In the digital age, learning has become more accessible than ever, and online courses have gained immense popularity. Recently, we had the privilege of hosting a memorable graduation ceremony for the second iteration of our course, “Clinical Assessors within African Regulatory Agencies.” It was a celebration of their remarkable achievements, a testament to their dedication, and a reminder that education knows no boundaries.
The objective of developing this 12-week course was to address the critical skills gap in regulatory sciences on the African continent. The course, accredited by The University of Witwatersrand, was attended by participants from five (5) regulatory agencies – Ghana Food and Drugs Authority, Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, SAHPRA, Tanzania’s Medicines and Medical Devices Authority, the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe.
“The tutorial sessions in the course created a rich, mutually valuable learning environment for the regional and international faculty who endeavoured to discuss examples of work at the five participating African regulatory agencies. This assisted in contextualising international best practice of regulatory sciences with the local environment,” said Professor Colin Pillai, CEO of Pharmacometrics Africa.
We remain inspired by their achievements and look forward to witnessing the impact they will make in their respective fields.