SAHPRA and PATH hosted a webinar panel discussion on the coordinated introduction of COVD19 vaccines and tools and the important role of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and the National Department of Health in COVID19 vaccine planning and roll-out whilst ensuring equitable...
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), invites you to the launch of the Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI) reporting microsite. The microsite will keep the public updated on reports of adverse events following immunisation (AEFIs) associated with COVID-19 vaccine administration. All medicines, including...
In February 2021, South Africa’s National Department of Health (NDoH) embarked on a nationwide COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan. The phased approach to immunisation ramped up in July 2021, with a record number of individuals (over a million in a single day) registering for their doses....
Enhancing the public trust in COVID-19 vaccination: Progress and challenges in the regulation, administration and rollout of vaccines in South Africa. The race for countries to reach herd immunity continues globally. The prolonged Covid-19 pandemic has adversely affected the social and economic standing of many...
SAHPRA was joined by experts to discuss the latest updates on Covid-19 therapies. Date: Monday, 21 February 2022 Time: 11h30 - 12h30 Speakers 1. Dr. Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela, SAHPRA CEO 2. Prof. Hannelie Meyer, NISEC committee chairperson 3. Prof Andy Parish, HOD of Internal Medicine (Walter Sisulu...
As part of its ongoing response to COVID-19 communications and following a series of successful public events, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) will be hosting a Webinar on “Vaccine Safety and Adverse Events”. The propose of the Webinar is to provide a...
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, CP+ Associates GmbH and Fundisa African Academy of Medicines Development, and after consultations with other African Regulators, convened a regulators expert meeting at the upcoming World Conference on...
The purposes of the webinar are to provide clarification on the responsibilities of SANAS and SAHPRA with regards to Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) operating in South Africa and to have a discussion on the renewal process and expectations from the industry and SAHPRA. Date: Thursday,...
SAHPRA hosted a Live Webinar: Codeine-Containing Medicines – Unpacking the Dangers of Irresponsible Behaviour and Abuse. Recording below:
South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted a live webinar launching our new and first-of-its-kind Online Directory for over-the-counter (OTC) medicines in South Africa. When did it happen? 30 June 2022 Watch webinar recording below:
South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) held a live media briefing where we provide an update on Adverse Events Following Immunisation. Representatives of SAHPRA and the Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla were in attendance. When did it happen? 04 August 2022 Watch...
