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06 Nov Radiation Control’s Regulatory Compliance Webinar

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The Radiation Control (RadCon) Unit of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted an informational webinar to increase awareness and understanding of radiation control regulatory processes. You have an opportunity to learn and engage with SAHPRA colleagues on key regulatory compliance processes within the...

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03 Nov Launching SAHPRA’s Chatbot – meet Reggie!

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The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has launched its very own chatbot, Reggie. Reggie is here to help you find information on the website more easily. How do you use the chatbot?Simply type in a keyword or ask Reggie a question. He is quick...

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26 Oct Update on COVID-19 vaccines

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Pretoria, 26 October 2023 – The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) currently has four (4) COVID-19 vaccines which are under review, the COMIRNATY Bivalent paediatric and adult vaccines, mRNA (COMIRNATY Bivalent Infant DTU vaccine), and non-mRNA vaccine Coviccine. SAHPRA has so far registered three...

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10 Oct SAHPRA aware of Illicit bulk sales of codeine-containing mixtures exposed by Carte Blanche

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Pretoria, 10 October 2023 –The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) participated in a Carte Blanche media interview on an ongoing investigation into the illicit bulk sale of codeine-based cough mixtures. This investigative report was broadcast on Sunday, 08 October 2023. The report relates to...

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26 Sep SAHPRA acknowledges World Patient Safety Day and World Pharmacist Day

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The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) commemorated “World Patient Safety Day” and “World Pharmacist Day” (observed annually on 17 and 25 September, respectively). The World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) theme for the 2023 World Patient Safety Day is "Engaging patients for patient safety", with...

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14 Sep SAHPRA hosts 3rd AU-3S Steering Group Meeting, new member countries welcomed

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Pretoria, 14 September 2023 –The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) was the host country for a robust and engaging African Union Smart Safety Surveillance (AU3S) in-person Steering Group Meeting held on 11 – 12 September 2023 in Cape Town.  AU-3S is a flagship...

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04 Sep Public Alert – Ms Pamela Mohlabe was dismissed by SAHPRA following evidence of fraudulent activities

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Pretoria, 04 September 2023 –The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has been made aware that a dismissed employee is misleading stakeholders that she is still a SAHPRA employee. Ms Pamela (Pam) Mohlabe was dismissed in 2021 due to serious misconduct of fraud, including...

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31 Aug USP welcomes Executive Delegation from SAHPRA

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August 30, 2023, Rockville, MD – United States Pharmacopeia (USP) welcomed an executive delegation of senior leadership from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) to its Rockville headquarters, capping off a two-part visit from the regulator. During the visits, USP and SAHPRA exchanged...

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25 Aug SAHPRA Earns a Regulatory Accolade of Note

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SAHPRA has been designated as a Regional Centre of Regulatory Excellence (RCORE) for Vaccines Regulatory Oversight for a period of four (4) years....

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10 Aug Africa CDC donates equipment to SAHPRA to support regulatory functions in vaccine manufacturing

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Pretoria, 10 August 2023 – The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has today officially handed over equipment worth USD 750,000 to South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) to support its regulatory functions relating specifically to vaccine manufacturing. In April 2021, the...

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