Regulatory Convergence for Healthcare Products in West Africa

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency and Corporate Council on Africa will convene U.S. and West African pharmaceutical and medical device companies, government representatives and multilateral partners for a two-day workshop to develop action-oriented outcomes that advance regulatory harmonization and improve market access for essential medical products in Africa.

This workshop will spotlight the successes and lessons learned from the ECOWAS region, in particular, the operations of the West African Health Organization (WAHO) and the recent developments in regulatory agencies achieving higher levels of maturity based on the WHO Benchmarking process.

Sessions will also address anticipated healthcare regulatory harmonization developments in the ECOWAS region, including strengthening regulatory systems, governance, transparency, and efficiency in pharmaceutical regulations and navigating medical devices regulatory pathways from the perspectives of innovators, local manufacturers, importers and other stakeholders in the value chain. The program provides ample opportunities for attendees to network and connect with industry leaders and government decision-makers.

This event is the third of five regional workshops in USTDA’s Regulatory Convergence for Healthcare Products in Africa series.

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