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76th WHO Regional Committee for Africa: Special update on the ongoing Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo Virus

On 26 August, IFPMA delivered a statement on the special update on the ongoing Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo Virus at the 76th session off the WHO Regional Committee for Africa in Addis Ababa. Marking the 100th day after the Bundibugyo outbreak was declared, the global pharmaceutical industry underscores its commitment and track...

76th WHO Regional Committee for Africa: Regional strategy on regulation of medical products in the African region, 2026-2035

On 26 August 2026, IFPMA delivered a statement on the regional strategy on regulation of medical products in the African region, 2026-2035, during the 76th WHO Regional Committee for Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. IFPMA welcomes the proposed Strategy on Regulation of Medical Products, and commends WHO AFRO, Member States, and regional institutions for their...

AMATA Statement at WHO Regional Committee for Africa: Regional strategy on regulation of medical products in the African Region, 2026-2035

The members of the African Medicines Agency Treaty Alliance (AMATA) welcome and strongly support the Regional Strategy on Regulation of Medical Products in the African Region, 2026–2035. Access to safe, effective, quality-assured medical products depends on a strong regulatory system. However, a truly harmonized and effective regulatory system cannot be achieved without continental coordination and...

76th WHO Regional Committee for Africa: Strategy for financing the future of health in the WHO African Region, 2026–2035

On 26 August 2026, IFPMA delivered a statement on a strategy for financing the future of health in the WHO African Region, 2026-2036, during the 76th WHO Regional Committee for Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. IFPMA welcomes the strategy for financing the future of health in the WHO African Region and its focus on sustainable,...

76th WHO Regional Committee for Africa – A new era of health for Africa: United action for Vision 2035

On 25 August 2026, IFPMA delivered a statement on united action for Vision 2035 during the 76th WHO Regional Committee for Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. IFPMA welcomes the Vision 2035 strategy, including its emphasis on accelerating UHC, health systems resilience, digital transformation, health workforce and leadership transformation, and institutional modernization. Geographical diversification of manufacturing...