18 Aug DHA Side Event | Digital Transformation of Medicines Regulation in Africa Engagement

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Inspired by the Digital Health Africa (DHA) Conference 2025, a side event on the Digital Transformation of Medicines Regulation in Africa was hosted collaboratively by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and Pharmacometrics Africa. The event featured insightful presentations and dynamic discussions aimed...

21 Jul Webinar on Engagement Portal – General Updates for Improving User Support

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The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted a webinar to provide industry with updates on SAHPRA’s Engagement Portal. The session focused on various areas aimed at improving overall user support. Attendees learned about: Clarifications on industry fees Context and support volumes Visibility of API...

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15 Jul SAHPRA‘s position on anti-cancer medications in South Africa

Posted at 09:25h in News & Updates, Press Releases

Pretoria, 15 July 2025 – The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) was notified of the Lancet Global Health 2025; 13: e1250, an investigational study and its findings on substandard anti-cancer medications in Sub-Saharan African countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Cameroon. This study...

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02 Jul SAHPRA welcomes new Board Members

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Pretoria, 02 July 2025 – The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) welcomes its newly appointed Board Members. The SAHPRA Board is appointed by the Minister of the National Department of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. The appointment is in accordance with section 2C(2) of...

19 Jun Executive Forecast 2025: In Conversation with Dr. Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela

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Pretoria, 18 June 2025 Meeting highlights: Crisis-Driven Resilience and Standards: SAHPRA maintained strict scientific standards and operational integrity during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on responsiveness without compromising safety or quality, while also strengthening collaboration with national and international stakeholders. Support for Local Manufacturing and Strategic Vision: A major 2025 priority...

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17 Jun SAHPRA’s Radiation Control Unit attends Search & Secure Training

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Cape Town - The Radiation Control (RadCon) Unit of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) attended a Search and Secure training held by the Office of Radiological Security (ORS) within the USA’s Department of Energy during 19 – 23 May 2025 in Cape...

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13 Jun The Impact of Pharmacovigilance on Public Safety: A SAHPRA Mandate

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A Thought Leadership Article by SAHPRA's CEO, Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela Introduction Pharmacovigilance is the science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects or any other medicine-related problems, which play a crucial role in ensuring public safety. The South African Health Products...

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11 Jun SAHPRA alerts the public about fake licence holders

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Pretoria, 11 June 2025—The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is warning the public to be vigilant and cautious when engaging with service providers who claim to be licensed by SAHPRA. SAHPRA has learned that individuals and companies are operating unethically by presenting falsified...

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10 Jun SAHPRA undergoes training to strengthen its regulatory capabilities

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04 June 2025 - The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) recently visited the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) at their Cairo Offices for an intensive training programme to capacitate the Regulator on how to achieve recognition for the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Benchmarking...

10 Jun Webinar on Engagement Portal – Variations and Renewal Submissions

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The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted a webinar to provide Industry with updates on the Engagement Portal—Variations and Renewal Submissions. Why should you attend? SAHPRA provided updates on: SAHPRA Portal roll-out Discuss the activities for variations and renewal submissions Presentations: Engagement Portal -UPDATE 19 JUNE...

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18 Aug DHA Side Event | Digital Transformation of Medicines Regulation in Africa Engagement

21 Jul Webinar on Engagement Portal – General Updates for Improving User Support

15 Jul SAHPRA‘s position on anti-cancer medications in South Africa

02 Jul SAHPRA welcomes new Board Members

19 Jun Executive Forecast 2025: In Conversation with Dr. Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela

17 Jun SAHPRA’s Radiation Control Unit attends Search & Secure Training

13 Jun The Impact of Pharmacovigilance on Public Safety: A SAHPRA Mandate

11 Jun SAHPRA alerts the public about fake licence holders

10 Jun SAHPRA undergoes training to strengthen its regulatory capabilities

10 Jun Webinar on Engagement Portal – Variations and Renewal Submissions

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