ACRN Africa Map

The Future Of
African Healthcare

ACRN is building the first African-led
Clinical Research Network

African-Led CROs and SMOs: ...

Growth in African clinical research is becoming more visible. More studies are being placed, more partnerships are being announced, and…

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World Health Day 2026: Stan...

World Health Day 2026: A Call to Action  Every year on 7 April, World Health Day creates an opportunity to…

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The Workforce Question: Who...

Africa carries roughly a quarter of the world’s disease burden, yet in 2023 just 1.1% of clinical trials initiated globally were hosted on the…

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The Future Of African Healthcare

We Are ACRN – Africa Clinical Research Network

Africa needs greater access to medicines. At ACRN, we are building a collaborative, African-led network to drive health innovation and expand access to essential treatments in Africa.

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News & Insights

African-Led CROs and SMOs: Why Governance Matters More Than Scale

Growth in African clinical research is becoming more visible. More studies are being placed, more partnerships are being announced, and…

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World Health Day 2026: Standing with Science for Stronger Health Systems in Africa

World Health Day 2026: A Call to Action  Every year on 7 April, World Health Day creates an opportunity to…

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The Workforce Question: Who Actually Runs High-Quality Trials in Africa?

Africa carries roughly a quarter of the world’s disease burden, yet in 2023 just 1.1% of clinical trials initiated globally were hosted on the…

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The ACRN Podcast

The ACRN Podcast brings bold, Africa-led conversations on clinical research, health innovation, and global evidence generation.

Through insights from leaders, researchers, and partners, we explore how Africa can strengthen research systems, steward its data, and help shape the future of global health.

Listen in as we spotlight the ideas and people driving African-led science forward.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to position Africa competitively in global clinical research by connecting researchers to opportunities, enhancing local capabilities, increasing access to resources and running high-quality trials.

We work across diverse health fields, not just infectious diseases, fostering collaboration in both industry and investigator-led research.

Together with you, our network of doctors, researchers, and partners, we aim to establish ACRN sites as trusted research centres that set the standard for quality and independence on a global scale.

Our Core Offerings

ACRN is driving clinical advancement in Africa through our five core areas of expertise:

Clinical Research & Trial Services

Clinical Research &
Trial Services

Comprehensive support across all therapeutic areas and phases, working within existing healthcare and research facilities across Africa.
Clinical Trials Training & Capacity Building

Clinical Trials Training &
Capacity Building

Specialised training to elevate clinical research quality within healthcare facilities, ensuring rigorous trial conduct and management.
Regulatory Policy

Regulatory & Policy
Advocacy

Comprehensive support in navigating the regulatory landscape to foster a competitive clinical research environment across African nations.
Early Clinical Development

Early Clinical
Development

Early-stage research services, including first-in-human and bioequivalence studies, to advance therapeutic access in African populations.
Data Management Analytics

Data Management &
Analytics

Generating data insights to guide clinical development and support policymaking tailored to African healthcare needs.

Enroll In An ACRN Study

Find out if you’re eligible to volunteer or participate in an ongoing or upcoming ACRN clinical trial.
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Partner With ACRN

Connect and collaborate with our database of trusted ACRN doctors, healthcare providers and research partners.
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Data Driving Change

<3% of clinical trials are done in Africa

What Sets ACRN Apart?

  • Enhancing Collaboration Across Africa
  • Increasing Early Phase Trials
  • Expanding Research Scope
  • Comprehensive Training & Support
  • Investigator-Initiated & Industry-Sponsored Studies
  • Full Range Of Interventional Studies
  • African-Led Decision Making
  • Market Access Support
What Sets ACRN Apart