The Consultative Meeting on Better Regulation of Veterinary Products in Africa (#BetterRegulation2025) brought together Heads of National Medicines Regulatory Authorities (NMRAs), Chief Veterinary Officers (CVOs), and other key stakeholders, and provided a critical platform to align on the proposed network of regulatory authorities and associated governance structure for veterinary medicine regulation across Africa. By fostering collaboration and building consensus, the initiative lays the groundwork for enhanced access to high-quality veterinary medicines, improving livestock health, productivity, and food security across the continent.
Conference Communique
Objectives:
Share the results of the GALVmed-commissioned study on creating a network of regulatory agencies and an associated governance structure for veterinary medicine regulation in Africa.
Provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss the study's recommendations and implications for regulatory frameworks.
Develop a unified position on the proposed Network of Regulatory Authorities and its governance structure.
Foster collaboration between NMRAs, CVOs, regional economic communities, international organisations, and other stakeholders to support harmonisation of veterinary medicine regulations.
Agree on how the Network of Regulatory Authorities can contribute to the One Health agenda in Africa by reducing antimicrobial resistance risks from veterinary medicinal product use.
Organisers & Partners
Conference Presentations
Conference Videos
Relevant News
African Union and Partners Launch Pan-African Network to Strengthen Veterinary Medicine Regulation
The African Union Commission, through AU-IBAR and AU-PANVAC, with support from GALVmed, WOAH and UK VMD, has concluded a three-day consultative meeting aimed at strengthening veterinary product regulation across Africa.
The Vision of Better Regulation
Video interview with Nick Juleff (Gates Foundation) on the Better Regulation Project.
Introducing the Better Regulation Project
Video interview with Lois Muraguri (GALVmed) on the Better Regulation Project.
