Jan 21, 2026 | Blog
In 2025, the Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) embarked on a dynamic journey across the continent—conducting Expression of Interest (EOI) site visits in Nigeria, Mozambique, Ghana, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Africa, Malawi and Kenya. These visits provided a...
Jan 15, 2026 | Blog
Welcome to 2026 from all of us at the Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN)! As we begin the new year, we’re reflecting with gratitude on the progress made in 2025 — a year shaped by collaboration, learning, and steady growth across our network. Together with...
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...
