PURPOSE MATTERS

What matters this week at Purpose Africa?

Thurs, Jun 27, 2024

Welcome!

Welcome to the sixth edition of Purpose Matters! Over the past two weeks, we’ve seen significant progress in our partnerships and country-specific initiatives. From new collaborations with key foundations to updates from our teams on the ground in Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Nigeria, there’s plenty to share. Keep reading to stay informed about our latest endeavors.

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Partnership Matters

Foundations
  • EDCTP presented a Purpose Africa Partnership proposal to the General Assembly on June 27th. Next steps will include follow-up on funding prior to October’s General Assembly meeting.
  • New partnership emerging with the Government of China through the Chinese Gates Foundation.
  • A new funding proposal has been submitted to the Gates Foundation, targeting maternal and child health programs in Rwanda.
  • Preparations are underway for the meeting scheduled at the African Union Summit co-hosted by Afro-Champion, Purpose Africa.

Get to Know a Partner! This Week: EDCTP

The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) is a collaboration between 14 European and 16 African countries, supported by the European Union. It aims to reduce the burden of poverty-related infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa by developing new or improved medicinal products for identification, treatment, and prevention, with a focus on phase II and III clinical trials. EDCTP’s mission is to accelerate the development of effective treatments and vaccines through pre- and post-registration clinical studies. By conducting these studies, EDCTP evaluates the efficacy and safety of new medicinal products, particularly during the critical phase II and III trials.

02/04

EDCTP Profile Continued

The vision of EDCTP is to alleviate the social and economic impact of infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to improved global health outcomes. The partnership integrates clinical research with efforts to strengthen African research capacity, ensuring sustainable health advancements. EDCTP’s core activities include conducting advanced clinical trials and building local research capacity. It offers training programs for scientists and healthcare professionals, and invests in research infrastructure, supporting high-quality clinical research across the African continent.

Partnership Matters Continued

Industry
  • Purpose Africa has signed an agreement with FHI as a technical implementer, for Eisai pharma.
  • Partnership with TriNetX is moving into the implementation phase, with a real-world data exchange pilot set to launch in Ethiopia next month.
  • Productive discussions have been held with ICON and PPD about expanding clinical trial capabilities in Rwanda.
  • FHI has expressed interest in collaborating on a new project to enhance data management systems in Nigeria.

03/04

COUNTRY MATTERS

Programming for Sustainable Capacity

Rwanda

Research Center assessments are nearing completion and writing of the Investment Case is underway.

Ethiopia

Conversations with national donors are underway to mobilize resources for the Investment Case.

Nigeria

Research Centers for inclusion in the Investment Case have been selected, representative of all regions of Nigeria, and data collection has begun.

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