Physicians as Investigators at the Center: ACRN at the NAPAZ Annual Meeting
ACRN was honored to participate in this year’s National Association of Physicians of Zimbabwe (NAPAZ) meeting. Although the team had initially hoped to attend the ESACOP gathering, NAPAZ’s role as a key member of ESACOP provided a valuable opportunity to engage...
ACRN at the Africa Digital Summit 2025
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...
What Africa Can Learn from South Korea and China About Building a Life Sciences Ecosystem
Africa is at a turning point. With 18% of the global population but less than 2% of all clinical trials conducted on the continent [1], the need to build a resilient, African-led life sciences ecosystem has never been more urgent. While Africa’s path will be unique,...
African Research Institutions Launch Phase 1 HIV Vaccine Clinical Trial in Southern Africa
8 August 2025 – Harare, Zimbabwe / Cape Town & Durban, South Africa – African clinical research institutions, in partnership with global collaborators, have launched a Phase 1 clinical trial to evaluate a novel HIV vaccine candidate, GRAdHIVNE1. The trial is being...A Milestone in HIV Prevention Research: First Doses Administered at Mutala Trust
Harare, Zimbabwe; Rome, Italy; New York, NY, and Cambridge, MA, USA — August 4, 2025 — The Mutala Trust, ReiThera Srl (ReiThera), the Ragon Institute of Mass General Brigham, MIT, and Harvard (the Ragon Institute), and IAVI are pleased to announce that the first doses...
Reflections from our CEO at the DIA2025 Conference
DIA (Drug Information Association) brings together global leaders from across the life sciences to advance innovation in health — from regulatory science to drug development to patient-centered care. It’s where science, policy, and people intersect. This year, what...
Why Influenza Surveillance Matters for Africa
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...
e-Newsletter – April and May 2025
External e-newsletter 2nd edition 30 May 2025 April & May in Review The past two months have been a period of vibrant activity for ACRN. From high-level engagements and regional travel to hosting key partners and sharing our vision on global...