WHO Guidance for Best Practices for Clinical Trials - 4 DECEMBER 2024
Recently released World Health Organization (WHO) guidance for best
practices for clinical trials set a new standard for clinical research, placing
participant and community engagement at the forefront to ensure trials meet
public needs and build trust. Key updates focus on inclusive trial
reforms, particularly for underrepresented groups like children, pregnant
women, and older adults.
This guidance advocates for risk-based approaches rather than blanket
regulations, emphasizing ethics, efficiency, and tailored oversight. WHO
further provides practical recommendations for health and regulatory
authorities to streamline and support clinical trials, backed by
recommendations for sustained funding.
SFA Foundation through its Clinical Research and Trials Community Programme
and the World Health Organization (WHO) have planned a
joint webinar for the African clinical research ecosystem players to explore
these transformative guidelines and practical steps to align clinical trials
with WHO standards and strengthen local research capacities.
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Save The Date! Communications Workshop At The Edctp 2025 Forum
Dear Colleague,
Are you attending the EDCTP 2025 forum in Kigali (Rwanda)?
Don't miss the Communications workshop on Thursday 19 June (15:30 - 17:30 Rwanda time) in room MH3.
The topic of the workshop will be: "From good to great: Mastering communication skills for impactful science
Best,
The EDCTP team.
Call For Proposals: Panel Sessions At Science Forum South Africa 2025
Dear Stakeholder
Science Forum South Africa 2025 (SFSA 2025) will take place from 24 to 28 November 2025 at the CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC) in Pretoria, South Africa. This year marks the tenth edition of SFSA, celebrating a decade of igniting vibrant discussions on the role of science in society. The Forum brings together stakeholders from the scientific community, government, industry, and civil society.
We are pleased to invite proposals from individuals and institutions to convene panel sessions as part of the SFSA 2025 programme. These sessions should align with the Forum's theme and sub-themes, and provide an opportunity to engage diverse perspectives in critical conversations.
FORUM THEME
Igniting Conversations: Placing Science, Technology, and Innovation at the Centre of Government, Education, Society, and Industry
SUB-THEMES
- Financing for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)
- Science and Society Nexus (Agriculture, Health, Climate Change, Just Energy Transition)
- Building Research Capabilities for Africa (STISA 2024)
- The Role of Science Diplomacy
- Emerging Industry – The Role of Disruptive Technologies
- Science Journalism and Science Communication
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
HOW TO SUBMIT
The deadline for proposal submissions is 21 July 2025.
SFSA 2025 is proudly co-hosted by the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa (SDCfA) initiative.
We look forward to your participation in shaping the dialogue at SFSA 2025.
Best regards
The SFSA 2025 Organising Committee
Awards To Attend The 2025 Isv Congress In South Africa
📢Exciting news for early career researchers and PhD
students planning to attend the ISV congress in South Africa from 28-30 October 2025!
Applications deadline for awards to attend the congress
has been extended to 7 April 2025.
The award for LMIC members covers:
✨ISV
congress registration fee
✨Accommodation
for up to 4 nights
✨Economy
class air travel
To apply, visit: https://www.isvcongress2025.co.za/
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