IGAD-MRH REC Project
Overview
The IGAD IMRH Project promotes the harmonization of medicines registration in the region, which is a key contributor to public health and leads to rapid access to good quality, safe and effective medicines for priority diseases. The project is organized in sections that is Medicines Registration, Good Manufacturing Practice and Quality Management Systems.
Medicines Registration section provides requirements that have been harmonized so as to ensure the efficacy, quality and safety of medicines to be available to member states in IGAD. Good Manufacturing Practice, has initiated the process of harmonizing the regulation of the manufacture, import, trade, sale and export of all medicines through the legal mandate of the IGAD and the existing National Medicines Regulatory Authorities (NMRAs) in each of Member States. Finally, Quality Management Systems is to implement agreed common QMS requirements for regulation of medicines in IGAD-NMRAs.
List of IGAD-MRH Countries
Djibouti
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Kenya
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Uganda
Project Coordinator
Dr. Karim Wanga
Skilled pharmaceutical industry professional with a strong academic background in public health and extensive experience especially in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs for low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). He has a deep desire to improve access to essential quality, safe and effective medicines and biologics, and medical devices primarily to the LMICs for better health.
He is a quality assessor with World Health Organization, Prequalification Program with good experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance systems strengthening and management. Seasoned leader and manager with good interpersonal relations and able to take up new assignments quickly and adapt to new environments. Over time have built long-term strategic partnerships and relationships with donors, health system actors, regulatory authorities, key decision-making stakeholders, and influencers in Health. My thought process is always out-of-the-box with new ideas that produce tangible solutions to health challenges encountered in low-middle income countries. Dedicated, passionate, and delivered results on time and within budget in a value-based organization with a focus on empowerment, teamwork, motivation, and mentorship to others.
Useful websites: https://mrh.igad.int