//The 35th Meeting of the African Advisory Committee for Research and Development (AACHRD)

The 35th Meeting of the African Advisory Committee for Research and Development (AACHRD)

The AACHRD was established to advise the WHO Africa Regional Director on research related to health policies and development strategies. The 35th meeting of the Committee was held in Brazzaville, Congo from 5-7 March 2024. It brought together the Committee members to discuss and share information on manufacturing, technology transfer, and R&D in the African Region. EDCTP is regarded by the Committee as an important partner in Africa and was represented at the meeting by Dr Thomas Nyirenda, EDCTP Association Strategic Partnerships & Capacity Development Manager and Head of the Africa Office. He presented on the role of clinical trials in the R&D landscape in Africa.