Parallel XII: Regulatory Reliance – A Strategic Pathway for Africa
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Capacity: 100 attendees
About This Session
This session will explore the concept of regulatory reliance as a strategic approach to strengthen regulatory systems in Africa. Presenters will discuss how leveraging trusted assessments from other regulatory authorities can enhance efficiency, reduce duplication, and promote timely access to quality medicines across the continent.
SPEAKERS
Martin Harvey
EMA
Martin HARVEY ALLCHURCH Martin Harvey is Head of International Affairs at the European Medicines Agency since October 2...
David Walusimbi
African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)
David Walusimbi is a pharmacist and global health professional with extensive experience in medicine regulation, academi...
John Mwangi
Bayer
John currently serves as the Regulatory Policy and Science Lead for non-EU countries at Bayer. With a strong background ...
Kédji Carmelle Nadège Hounnou
Union Économique et Monétaire Ouest Africaine (UEMOA)
Dr Kédji Carmelle Nadège Hounnou is a Doctor of Pharmacy with advanced expertise in pharmaceutical regulation and publ...
Mario Musonda
WHO
Mario Musonda is a pharmaceutical professional with about 15 years of experience in regulatory activities, quality manag...
Meisha Sampson
FDA’s African Medicines Agency Liaison Office (AMALO)
Meisha Sampson is the first director of the FDA’s African Medicines Agency Liaison Office (AMALO), based at the U.S. E...
Nyasha Maregere
WHO
Nyasha Maregere is a consultant in the Special Access Programme (formerly the Facilitated Product Introduction Team) wit...
Seima Dijeng
BoMRA
Dr Seima Dijeng is the Chief Executive Officer of the Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority (BoMRA), a position he has...
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