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34.2% of medicines in Africa are unregistered, research shows

According to a study published in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, an estimated 1 in 5 medicines in Africa is either substandard or falsified. The paper also estimates that 34.2% of medicines sold in the region are unregistered…

APR Team
August 6, 2024

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EMA, Gates Foundation To Fund Pilot For Continental Evaluation Of Medicines In Africa

The European Medicines Agency has come together with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to co-fund a one-year pilot, whose goal is to test and validate procedures and processes for the joint continental evaluation of medical products in Africa. The…

APR Team
July 31, 2024

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3 ways outsourcing can unlock Africa’s pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceutical outsourcing is a key strategy that could drive Africa's pharmaceutical growth and performance.

Bevin Likuyani
July 4, 2024

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How To Improve Pharma Through Africa Pooled Procurement Mechanism

Africa Pooled Procurement Mechanism is a strategy poised to help improve affordability and accessibility of life saving medical products.

Bevin Likuyani
May 21, 2024

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New Nation Has Officially Ratified The African Medicines Agency Treaty

A win for African Medicines Agency as yet another country signs the treaty. It is expected that this Agency will drive the improvement of Africa's pharma sector

Bevin Likuyani
May 16, 2024

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New report highlights pregabalin trafficking as a major concern

The medicine pregabalin is fast becoming an emerging point of concern in the Niger and other parts of West Africa, a UNODC report highlights.

APR Team
May 7, 2024

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How to improve feasibility of local pharma manufacturing in Africa

Through local pharma manufacturing, Africa could unlock the full potential of Africa's pharmaceutical sector. How can it be done in a sustainable manner?

Bevin Likuyani
April 1, 2024

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The African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation Receives $12million To Operationalize And Recruit Pharma Expertise

The African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation will begin its operations in earnest after the African Development Fund provided a grant.

APR Team
March 5, 2024

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The 3As That Will Drive Africa’s Pharmaceutical Agenda (2024)

There are initiatives (in this article referred to as the 3As) that have been launched in the continent by organizations such as the African Union (AU) aimed to revamp the African pharmaceutical sector.