Senegal and Rwanda have reached a significant milestone by achieving the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Maturity Level 3 in medicines regulation. This status reflects their capabilities to oversee medicines and vaccines’ quality, safety, and effectiveness comprehensively. The achievement highlights their commitment to improving public health systems and ensuring access to safe pharmaceuticals.
Both countries join a growing list of nations in Africa strengthening their regulatory systems under WHO’s Global Benchmarking Tool, a framework that evaluates countries’ progress in developing robust health regulatory systems. This advancement is pivotal for enhancing local manufacturing and promoting access to essential medicines.
For more information, visit the official WHO news page: https://www.who.int/news/item/05-12-2024-senegal-and-rwanda-achieve-who-maturity-level-3-in-medicines-regulation