Plenary I: From AMRH to AMA – Anchoring Africa’s Regulatory Future
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Capacity: 100 attendees
About This Session
This plenary session explores the evolution from the African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization (AMRH) initiative to the establishment of the African Medicines Agency (AMA). Speakers will highlight key milestones, challenges, and opportunities in strengthening regulatory systems and ensuring sustainable access to quality, safe, and effective medical products across Africa.
SPEAKERS
Chimwemwe Chamdimba
African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)
Chimwemwe Chamdimba serves as the Lead for the African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization (AMRH) Initiative at the Afric...
Assane Coulibaly
Ivorian Pharmaceutical Regulatory Authority (AIRP)
Dr Assane Coulibaly is the Managing Director of the Ivorian Pharmaceutical Regulatory Authority (AIRP), an Independent A...
Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela
AMRH Steering Committee
Chief Executive Officer of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and Chair of the AMRH Steerin...
Dan Hartman
Gates Foundation
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Emer Cooke
EMA
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H.E. Dr Delese Mimi Darko
Director General (AMA)
Hiiti Sillo
WHO
Mr Hiiti Sillo is Unit Head for Regulation and Safety within the WHO Department of Regulation and Prequalification, a po...
Sakhile Dube-Mwedzi
SADC
Sakhile Dube-Mwedzi serves as the Coordinator of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Medicines Regulatory ...
Sarah Adam
IFPMA
Sarah Adam coordinates IFPMA’s regulatory activities, focusing on policy, system strengthening, and harmonization acro...
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