CAIRO, EGYPT, 10 September 2024 – AfriSummit 2024: Uniting for a Healthier Africa

AfriSummit 2024, an initiative by PRA Consultancy and organized by Hubplus Events in collaboration with Pioneers, is set to take place from November 3-6, 2024, at the Grand Nile Tower in Cairo, Egypt. This landmark event will bring together key stakeholders from the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, regulatory bodies, and leading solution providers from Africa and around the world. The summit aims to foster unity in healthcare regulations and enhance access to safe, effective, and high-quality medicines across the African continent.

Dr. Najiba Al Shezawy, co-founder of AfriSummit, highlighted the critical role of regulatory affairs in ensuring access to essential medicines, stating, “Regulatory harmonization ensures all Africans have access to safe and effective medicines. AfriSummit is key in making significant strides in this area.”

AfriSummit 2024 will feature a robust lineup of expert speakers from national regulatory bodies, the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, and global health organizations. Key discussions will center on regulatory convergence, compliance, and innovative pathways. Attendees will also benefit from specialized workshops on Pharmacovigilance and eCTD, providing the latest advancements and best practices in these fields.

A major highlight of the summit will be a presentation on the current state of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) by AUDA-NEPAD, followed by a series of insightful sessions and panel discussions, including one focused on post-approval changes. Additionally, MedDevReg AfriSummit will address critical issues such as “Ensuring Compliance in Africa: MDSAP Audits and GMP Site Inspections for Medical Devices” and “Securing the Supply Chain: Combating Counterfeits in Medical Devices in Africa.”

The event has garnered strong support from industry leaders, with Haleon joining as the Titanium Sponsor, Abbott and VISIOTT | TPS as Gold Sponsors, VECTOR Life Sciences as Silver Sponsor, and UniClue for Consultation Services as Associate Sponsor. The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) will serve as the Networking Partner, EVOTEQ as the Lunch Sponsor, and EXTEDO as the eCTD AfriSummit Workshop Sponsor.

With the African pharmaceutical market projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6% from 2020 to 2027, reaching over $70 billion, harmonizing regulations across the continent will be crucial. This will not only help in reducing costs but also expedite the introduction of new medicines and improve overall healthcare outcomes.

Dr. Mona al Moussli, co-founder of AfriSummit, expressed her enthusiasm for this year’s event, stating, “The 4th edition of AfriSummit in Cairo epitomizes progress and innovation, highlighting the importance of harmonization and reliance in Africa. This year’s summit will be a catalyst for positive change in the pharmaceutical regulatory landscape across the continent.”

For more information and to register for AfriSummit 2024, visit www.pharmaregafrisummit.com.