The Foundation works with partners to enhance the continent's access to technologies to discover, develop and manufacture medicines, vaccines and diagnostics.
Kigali, Rwanda
Joined January 2024
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Take a look at the Foundation's new programs to build a stronger #pharmaceutical sector in #Africa. We're supporting the production of #biosimilars, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and encouraging innovation thru a range of initiatives.
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Application deadline extended for 2 full-time positions @APTF_org #Kigali. Review the JDs for #Pharmaceutical Sector & #IP & #Technology #Licensing Experts & send in an EOI by 17 June 2024.
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Just a week left to apply for two full-time positions @APTF_org #Kigali. We're looking for ☑️ Pharmaceutical Sector Experts & ☑️ Intellectual Property & Technology Licensing Experts (12-month, renewable contracts). #pharmaceutical #biotechnology #vaccines #PublicHealth #Africa
📣We are hiring! @APTF_org is looking for two seasoned professionals to join its team. See @AfDB_Group announcements for a IP and Technology Licensing Expert and a Pharmaceutical Sector Expert. Initial EOIs due June 10. aptfound.org
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APTF's CEO @GehlSampath joins other voices in urging a #pandemic agreement to "ensure a swifter, fairer response for a better healthier world." @HealthPolicyW #WHA77
16 leading scientists and manufacturers involved in #vaccine development and production worldwide issue an urgent call for a #pandemic accord that can be a "win-win for all."
@TDRnews @drjeromekim1 @GehlSampath @frekris @SAHPRA1 @PasteurDakar @AVMIAfrica
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Want to know how we are enabling a sustainable future for #Africa’s #PharmaceuticalIndustry? See our approach to helping companies tap #technology, broaden product portfolios, expand knowledge bases, produce and innovate. #pharmaceuticals, #vaccines, #diagnostics, #PublicHealth
See highlights from our #INNOVPharmaAF conference on strengthening #Africa #pharmaceuticals sector inclu. addresses from @WTO’s @NOIweala, @WHO’s @DrTedros, @AfDB_Group’s @akin_adesina and new conf. videos bit.ly/49dU2SW
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At the @APTF_org International Conference on #Innovation, IP & Technology, @AfDB_Group Pres. @akin_adesina called for protection of Intellectual Property rights & strategic partnerships to build Africa’s pharma sector: bit.ly/4aHr7aY #MyHealthMyRight #WorldHealthDay
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@devex @sarajerving covers #INNOVPharmaAF conference in #Addis bringing together experts from #government, int'l and regional orgs, #pharmaceutical & #biotech companies to review building a stronger #pharmaceutical sector in the region.
Africa’s leadership aims to significantly scale up the amount of pharma manufacturing happening on the continent. Experts gathered for the 1st Intl Conference on Innovation, Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer in Africa’s Pharmaceutical Sector: devex.com/news/inside-the-pu…
The Int’l Conference on #Innov, #IP, #TechTransfer in #Africa #Pharma sector concluded today with leaders from #Africa & outside the region tackling barriers to a strong #pharma, #vaccine, #biotechnology industry on the continent. #INNOVPharmaAF #PublicHealth
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@FMoHealth @MekdesDaba is guest speaker in closing hours of Int'l Conf. on #Innovation in #Africa. "The Foundation's efforts have set the stage for the transformation of the pharma sector in #Africa. Africa will not only be a participant, but an active player." #INNOVPharmaAF
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@EUI_EU Professor & @APTF_org BM Peter Drahos presents keynote address at Int'l Conference on #Innovation in #Africa talking about effective #governance, strengthening #regulatory systems, open #science & #IPRs & justice. #INNOVAPharmaAF #PublicHealth
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Africa's reliance on imports for 85% of pharmaceutical needs is unsustainable. #AMA & @APTF_org collaboration aim to change that narrative, fostering domestic manufacturing and self-reliance in healthcare. #PharmaInnovation #intellectualproperty #APTF #InnovationAfrica @akin_adesina @DrTedros @ECA_OFFICIAL @AfricaCDC @WHO @NOIweala #APTF #WTO #WHO @mnsanzabaganwa #africanunion
Day Two of @APTF_org conf. #INNOVPharmaAF session on dev capacities #Africa with leaders from @MedsPatentPool, @DNDi, @Afrigen, @Northeastern navigating and using IP to build #Africa #pharma #biotechs, #publichealth, #techtransfer, #skillsbuilding – at Ethiopia
Keynote remarks #INNOVPharmaAF @AfDB_Group President @akin_adesina: “#Africa needs to change the technological environment..and build a R&D ecosystem to support #African companies. That is why we created @APTF_org.”
Rajinder Kumar Suri, CEO, Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturing Network highlights lessons learned from #Covid #pandemic and need for policy recs for #vaccine, #manufacturing & #production. #INNOVPharmaAF #Addis #publichealth Int’l conf. #innovation in #Africa
In Session 2 at #INNOVPharmaAF conference in #Addis @HealthZA Anban Pillay addresses the importance of Institutions that can train on #pharma production @APTF_org conf #Addis #Africa, building domestic capacity for #PublicHealth #TechTransfer skills-building.
At today’s In’l Conference #INNOVPharmaAF, @AfDB_Group @BanjiOyeyinka calls the new @APTF_org a “game changer…changing the way global companies relate and enter into partnerships with #African companies.” #PublicHealth #vaccines #pharmaceuticals #biotechs #Africa
@APTF_org conference on #innovation in #Africa @WIPO @EdwardKwakwa_ calls for “a healthier and more resilient #Africa in line with the #SDGs.” He notes “Intellectual Property plays a role in innovation..as does “building the capacities of local manufacturers.” #INNOVAfricaAF
@APTF_org CEO @GehlSampath opens Int’l Conference on #Innovation, #IP, #TechTransfer in #Africa #Pharma sector w/100 leaders from across Africa & elsewhere #INNOVPharmaAF
