3rd Biennial Scientific Conference on Medical Products Regulation in Africa: Speakers’ Quotes

Press release 22 May 2023

IFPMA and Speak Up Africa launch 2nd edition of flagship award program supporting young health innovators across Africa

IFPMA and Speak Up Africa launch the 2nd edition of the Africa Young Innovators for Health Award focused on supporting young health innovators across Africa advance their promising healthcare solutions in support of Universal Health Coverage. Four award winners will receive financial and in-kind support to bring their healthcare innovations to life. Dakar, Senegal and...

Advancing universal health coverage in Africa

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is at the heart of the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is the foundation for both global health security and the health and well-being of all people throughout their lifetimes. Africa’s health systems are essential in delivering the UHC2030 action agenda. Given Africa’s population is expected to double by 2050,...

Registration of multiple manufacturing sites in one product license

In a joint position paper, EFPIA, IFPMA and Vaccines Europe urge all countries to adopt a ‘multiple-site-to-one-license’ approach for registrations, in line with WHO and other guidelines. This will result in a reduction of duplicate work for all stakeholders, help to build agility and speed in supply chain management and improve patient access to medicines and vaccines.