Design Analyze Communicate, Africa (DAC-A)

I am thrilled to share that as the Co-Lead of the Design Analyze Communicate, Africa (DAC-A), I had the incredible opportunity to attend the 3rd edition of the Conference for Public Health in Africa in Lusaka, Zambia, organized by the Africa CDC. The conference was a phenomenal gathering that brought together over 5000 in-person participants and engaged over 30,000 online participants, creating a vibrant platform for meaningful discussions and collaborations. The theme, "Breaking Barriers and Repositioning Africa in the Global Health Architecture," resonated deeply with our mission to promote clinical trial informativeness in Africa. It was inspiring to witness African public health actors coming together to shape the future of Africa's new public health order. During the conference, I had the privilege to connect with key stakeholders who are dedicated to promoting the clinical trial ecosystem in Africa. Engaging with officials from Africa CDC , CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) , Science for Africa Foundation , Global Health EDCTP3,World Health Organization, and principal investigators, was an invaluable experience. These interactions reinforced our commitment to providing clinical trial protocol review services to principal investigators conducting research in Africa, contributing to the advancement of healthcare on the continent. The enthusiasm, expertise, and dedication displayed by all participants reaffirmed the potential for impactful change and progress in Africa's public health landscape. The energy and collaborative spirit at the conference were truly infectious, and I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead for the DAC-Africa program. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to be part of this transformative event and look forward to leveraging the insights gained to further our mission in advancing clinical research and health outcomes across Africa. #PublicHealth #AfricaHealth #ClinicalTrials #HealthcareInnovation #DACAfrica #AfricaCDC #GlobalHealthArchitecture #Collaboration #HealthcareLeadership

We are delighted to share highlights of DAC-A's remarkable engagement at the ongoing 11th #EDCTP Forum! Our team had the opportunity to connect with several influential clinical trial stakeholders including the European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership , Wellcome Trust, Science for Africa Foundation, Africa CDC , and other esteemed funding bodies and research institutions across the African continent. This morning, Dr.Yauba Saidu and Elvis Ndansi, co-leads of Design Analyze Communicate, Africa (DAC-A) took the stage to showcase DAC-A's services and unique value proposition. Their insightful presentation was preceded by an enlightening talk from Thea Norman of DAC-Seattle at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, emphasizing the significance of promoting clinical trial informativeness in Africa. At the end of this session, which was graced by a very engaging audience, the team received very insightful questions from the audience which was an opportunity to delve deeper into our review process and the criteria for selecting eligible protocols for DAC-A review. We are honored to have this golden opportunity to showcase DAC-A’s value to Africa’s clinical research ecosystem by promoting clinical trial informativeness. Stay tuned for more updates! #DesignAnalyzeCommunicate #DAC-A #ClinicalTrials #Informativeness #ByAfricansForAfricans #EDCTPForum #Collaboration

I am glad to be part of the 11th edition of the European & Developing Countries Clinical Trial Partnership (EDCTP) forum currently taking place in Paris. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this great institution has contributed enormously in building clinical trial capacity in Africa. Representing Design Analyze Communicate, Africa (DAC-A), Yauba Saidu and I will be speaking on how the protocol review services of DAC-A can contributes to the promotion of clinical trial informativeness in the African continent. #EDCTP Clarence Mbanga Global Health EDCTP3 #clinicaltrials #DAC #BMGF #WHO Michael Budzi #clinicalresearch Africa CDC