Nov 4, 2025 | Blog
More than one billion people worldwide live with a mental health condition, making mental illness one of the leading contributors to disability and premature death (1). Africa, like all continents, carries a fair share of the global burden. Mental health conditions,...
Oct 8, 2025 | Blog
When the U.S. Department of State released its America First Global Health Strategy this September (1), the policy marked a decisive departure from decades tradition of American foreign aid. Gone is the era when technical assistance, sprawling non-governmental...
Aug 30, 2025 | Blog
The Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) was pleased to be represented at the Africa Digital Summit 2025 by Romina Mariano, ACRN’s Chief of Staff. This year’s theme – “Unlocking AI: From Ambition to Impact” – reflects a growing...
Jun 17, 2025 | Blog
Influenza is a serious but often underestimated public health threat in Africa. The continent faces a triple challenge: under-recognition of disease burden, insufficient surveillance, and limited capacity to detect and respond to seasonal or pandemic influenza...
May 16, 2025 | Blog
Q: What did the health economist say to the expensive treatment? A: “You better be worth it!” In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of health economics into clinical trials has become increasingly vital. Health economics provides...
Mar 31, 2025 | Blog
This past week was an inspiring whirlwind of travel, reflection, and discovery—a journey that affirmed my belief in Africa’s untapped potential to reshape global research and clinical trials to meet its own medical needs. Traveling with industry leaders and global...
