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Day 1 of the African Working Group on Substandard & Falsified Medical Products kicks off in Addis Ababa! @CChamdimba opens the meeting with a strong call for collective action to protect Africans from unsafe medicines. #SFMP #AMRH #AfricaHealth #AUDA_NEPAD #OneAfrica

Yesterday marked a milestone moment in Tunisia-Africa relations. H.E. @nardosbthomas, arrived in Tunis ahead of the #FITA2025 International Conference on Financing Investment and Trade in Africa. She was warmly received by Mr. Anis Jaziri, President of the Tunisia Africa Business Council (#TABC), kicking off what promises to be a catalytic moment for regional cooperation and investment. Over 1,000 decision-makers, investors, business leaders, and institutional reps from across Africa and beyond are gathering in Tunis this week—proof of Africa’s rising investment momentum. @nardosbthomas said it best: “This is more than participation—it is a statement.” Our presence affirms our commitment to a prosperous, integrated continent. #FITA2025 offers a platform to share bold ideas, forge Tunisia-Africa synergies, and champion transformative projects aligned with #Agenda2063. The journey toward inclusive development accelerates here. We look forward to catalytic partnerships, meaningful engagement, and action-driven outcomes. #FITA2025 #PartnershipsForImpact

Strengthening Ties & Shaping Solutions! A technical meeting with senior Tunisian officials set the stage for a bold new chapter. Our Human Capital and Institutions Development team is co-creating a comprehensive support programme—tailored to Tunisia’s priorities in health, human capital & social development. Next step: High-level engagement. #Agenda2063 @SymerreGrey @nardosbthomas

Today, in a powerful display of Africa’s unity and ambition, we’ve launched a landmark collaboration with the Government of Tunisia to strengthen national health systems and harness the full potential of the country’s vibrant youth. Led by our CEO, @nardosbthomas, and backed by a delegation of senior experts, today’s High-Level Engagement in Tunis marks a significant step forward in our collective pursuit of inclusive growth and self-determined development. This mission builds on strategic dialogues held in Addis Ababa earlier this year with Tunisia’s Honourable Minister of Health, Professor Mustapha Ferjani. With over half of Tunisia’s population under the age of 30, the country is poised to reap the rewards of a demographic dividend. This partnership is rooted in a bold vision: that health, education, and opportunity are not just investments—they are the foundation of a prosperous and resilient Africa. @SymerreGrey #Agenda2063

The availability of expert regulatory professionals in Africa remains a challenge. To Address this gap the Regulatory Capacity Development Technical Committee is convening in 🇹🇿 to assess the impact of RCOREs & streamline training programs to ensure sustainability. #AMRH #Health

In this episode of the Health Tech Africa podcast, Ms Chimwemwe Chamdimba(@CChamdimba), Head of African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative at @NEPAD_Agency, shares insights on pressing issues of local pharmaceutical production in Africa. Listen:bit.ly/48DQ0nZ

Our African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Programme supported Somalia's INMRA in reviewing the Somali Medicines Bill & aligning it with the AU Model Law. H.E. Dr. Ali Haji Adam stressed the importance of this work for Somalia & its neighbors in the fight against substandard medicines. #AMRH #HealthRegulation #AfricaHealth #Agenda2063

Somali Health Ministry hosted high-level advocacy for operationalizing Somalia's NMRA, ratifying the AMA treaty, and domesticating the AU Model Law on medical regulation. Strengthening regulatory capacity is key to improving access to safe, quality medicines in Somalia.

The African Medicines Quality Forum Technical Committee convened in Zambia this week, tackling a comprehensive agenda aimed at advancing vaccine manufacturing, establishing a continental framework for laboratory equipment, and combating substandard and falsified medicines from a laboratory perspective. The committee also focused on strategies for laboratory capacity building and the operationalisation of the African Medicines Agency (AMA). In her opening remarks, @CChamdimba underscored the pivotal role that laboratories play in our collective efforts to ensure every African has access to safe and effective medicinal products. This mission is at the heart of all our work as we progress towards our #Agenda63 goals #AMA #Safemedicines

The Medicines Policy Regulatory Reforms Technical committee is reviewing the AU Model Law this week to align regulations with the post-COVID-19 era and prepare for advancements in medicine technology. #AMRH #Agenda63

"Kicking off the 3rd MPRR-TC meeting today, focused on empowering AU member states & RECs to enhance policy & legal frameworks for medical product regulation. Participants will review & contribute insights to the Report on the AU Model Law & its domestication process #Agenda2063

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are endemic across Africa, where there's limited or no access to quality and affordable health services. AUDA-NEPAD's Chimwemwe Chamdimba highlights the importance of African ownership in the elimination agenda of NTDs. tinyurl.com/yhd3mnce

H.E @AmbSamate was pleased to receive H.E @nardosbthomas CEO @NEPAD_Agency & H.E @MichelSidibe #AMA Envoy on the margins of the @_AfricanUnion #Summit. The mtg considered the progress thus far on operationalizing #AMA, & harmonising strength & contributions of all stakeholders.

Our agenda will also focus on highlighting ratification status by Member States, advocating for increased support to the #AMA Treaty, and engaging in discussions on collaboration with AMA stakeholders. Together, let's pave the way forward for healthcare in Africa! #Agenda2063

Postcard from the 37th African Union Summit! Exploring solutions with @AfricaCDC & @WHO. Focused on empowering local manufacturers through regulatory harmonization & support for quality-assured approvals, including WHO PQ. #AfricaHealth #Agenda2063 🌍@CChamdimba @nardosbthomas

.@CChamdimba, the @NEPAD_Agency's head of medicines regulatory harmonizations, gave Devex’s @sarajerving an update on the latest on the African Medicines Agency, including its new committees. 🔗⬇️ #Echobox=1703090677" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">devex.com/news/here-s-ho…

'Limited capacity for market surveillance is a challenge in Africa. Effective collaboration between regulators, pharmacists & healthcare providers is required to avert the sale & use of sub-standard falsified medical products,' said @CChamdimba from @NEPAD_Agency #CPHIA2023

🎧Listen on audio @Spotify to "The African Medicines Agency - what comes next with @CChamdimba " by Utano Podcast | Let's Talk about Health in Africa. podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lenia… #africa #health #healthcare #medicines #vaccines #publichealth

🚨 Reminder: deadline approaching soon 👇🏻 5⃣ Days @NEPAD_Agency @NEPAD_AMRH @WHOAFRO @CChamdimba @divletshah @AnthonyKAPETA @djamila_reis @BoiMokgatla @MNgemera @JPmcOmollo #SCOMRA

“We need more investment into research and development, building on our diversified clinical trial expertise and drawing from indigenous knowledge systems. We must encourage the co-development of products to secure ownership of intellectual property.” Says H.E @CyrilRamaphosa