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Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Jun 15, 2025 7:00 AM - Jun 19, 2025 3:00 PM

801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001-3614, USA

DIA 2025 Global Annual Meeting

Africa's Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Session Chair(s)

Janis  Bernat, MSC

Janis Bernat, MSC

Director, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs

IFPMA, Switzerland

Dialogue between key stakeholders on AMA operationalization, proposals on improved collaboration, regulatory harmonization and convergence, reliance pathways and other strategies for an efficient and sustainable regulatory system in the continent.

Learning Objective : Evaluate progress made on AMA operationalization including achievements so far with the support of partners; Discuss key insights and lessons from the Continental Pilot; Identify the way forward for successful implementation of revised AU Model Law; Discuss cultivating a sustainable regulatory ecosystem in Africa employing good regulatory practices and agilities as well as prioritizing capacity building.

Speaker(s)

Bunmi  Femi-Oyekan

Panelist

Bunmi Femi-Oyekan

Pfizer Specialities Ltd, Nigeria

Senior Director Accord & Access Regulatory Lead

Grace  Matimba, MS

Panelist

Grace Matimba, MS

Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

Chief Regulatory Officer

Chimwemwe  Chamdimba

Panelist

Chimwemwe Chamdimba

African Union Development Agency-NEPAD, South Africa

Principal Programme Officer-African Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation Program

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