Advancing Pharmacovigilance Practice in Africa: Moving from Data collection to Data Driven Decision Making.

Location
Speke Resort Munyonyo
Date & Time
09am, July 22 - 24, 2024
Abstracts
Abstract submission is OPEN
Registration
Registration is OPEN

Aim of this Meeting

The Africa Chapter of the International Society of Pharmacovigilance (ISoP) is organizing its first in-person meeting since its inauguration in 2019. The Theme of the meeting is “Advancing Pharmacovigilance Practice in Africa: Moving from Data Collection to Data-Driven Decision Making.” The meeting aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange between members to enhance pharmacovigilance practices within the continent. With the support of partners, this event will bring together pharmacovigilance experts, regulators, and industry professionals to discuss opportunities and key challenges for enhancing patient safety in Africa. It will facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange among stakeholders in pharmacovigilance in Africa on advancing pharmacovigilance practice and patient safety on the continent.

The specific objectives of this meeting are to:

  1. Exchange knowledge on current pharmacovigilance issues of interest on the continent
  2. Discuss the strategy to promote the practice of pharmacovigilance on the continent.
  3. Create opportunities for networking among professionals and experts in the field of pharmacovigilance to showcase their work
  4. Provide career opportunities and collaborations for those new to the field of pharmacovigilance.
  5. Deliberate on ways to strengthen the governance structure for the chapter

The meeting will host around 250 pharmacovigilance enthusiasts within and from outside the continent and will be held from July 22 – 24, 2024 in Kampala, Uganda. Several issues related to enhancing pharmacovigilance practices in Africa will be covered through presentations, panel discussions, and oral and poster presentations.

Dr Helen Byomire Ndagije, President of ISoP Africa Chapter

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ISoP Africa Chapter 2024 Annual Meeting

    08:00 - 09:00 Welcome & Registration
    • Helen Ndagije
    • Angela Caro Rojas
    09:00 - 09:30 Opening Ceremony Remarks

    * Minister of Health - Uganda * Angela Caro Rojas, President, ISoP * Helen Ndagije, President, ISoP African Chapter

    PhD, FISoP, Director Product Safety Uganda National Drug Authority
    President, International Society of Pharmacovigilance (ISoP)
    09:30 - 10:00 Coffee break, Photographs & Poster Session
    Session 1: Advancing PV Data Driven Decision Making in Africa
    10:00 - 10:20 Data Collection to Data-Driven Decision-Making for Patient Safety in Africa: A case of the AU-3S pilot during COVID-19 pandemic in promoting patient safety

    Speaker: Modupe Adeyemo, AU-3S

    • Mulugeta Russom
    10:20 - 10:40 Spontaneous reporting data analysis using VigiLyze for signal detection and regulatory decision making - Experiences and lessons from Eritrea
    FISoP, Eritrean Pharmacovigilance Centre
    • Dr Kimberley Gutu
    10:40 - 11:00 Envisioning database networks for safety surveillance in Africa - opportunities and challenges.
    Project Manager, Wits Vaccines & Infectious Diseases Analytics (VIDA) Research Unit
    11:00 - 11:10 Abstract Presentation: Use of RWD for PV data-driven decision
    11:10 - 11:20 Two rapid-fire poster presentations related to the use of data for decision-making
    11:20 - 11:25 Q & A / Discussions
    11:25 - 11:30 Conference sponsor presentation
    Session 2: Signal Management and Risk Communication
    11:30 - 11:50 Signal management strategies for maximizing and improving quality of safety signals
    11:50 - 12:00 Country experience in signal management and risk communication in LMICs: best practices, challenges and possible solutions
    12:00 - 12:10 The Journey from Safety Signals to Risk Factors to Product Label - A Case of Efavirenz Signal Management and Risk Communication
    12:10 - 12:30 Utilization and impact of WHO Global Surveillance and Monitoring System database
    12:30 - 12:50 Two abstract presentations on signals of interest related to medicines and vaccines
    12:50 - 13:00 Q & A session
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch / Poster Session
    Session 3: Regulatory Harmonization for Pharmacovigilance
    14:00 - 14:15 The role of ISoP in the African Medicines Agency (AMA) Pharmacovigilance Framework
    • Angela Caro Rojas
    14:15 - 14:40 ISoP Strategic Vision and How to Support Africa
    President, International Society of Pharmacovigilance (ISoP)
    14:40 - 14:55 Regulatory complementarity and harmonization – African Regulator’s Perspective
    14:55 - 15:10 Updates on Regional PV Harmonization (SADEC, EAC, ECOWAS & LAS Africa)
    15:10 - 15:20 Oral Abstract presentations
    15:20 - 15:30 Panel discussion with Q&A
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break
    Session 4: Vaccine Safety Monitoring in Africa
    16:00 - 16:20 Enhancing Vaccine Access – the Vaccine Manufacturing Agenda for Africa
    16:20 - 16:40 Enhancing Vaccine Pharmacovigilance and vaccine safety database: The role of National immunization Program
    16:40 - 17:00 Panel Discussion: Vaccine hesitancy – the role of safety Monitoring in enhancing coverage for new vaccines and the role of National immunization programs
    17:00 - 17:15 Panel Discussion with Q&A
    17:15 - 17:30 Closing Remarks
    18:00 - 20:00 Drinks Reception
      Session 5: Pharmacovigilance in Africa – a manufacturer’s perspective
      09:00 - 09:30 Why is PV important for manufacturers in Africa?
      09:30 - 10:00 Impact of PV on local manufacturing activities
      10:30 - 10:50 A local manufacturer’s perspective
      10:50 - 11:00 Q&A / Panel discussion
      11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break/Poster Session
      Session 6: Active Monitoring of Medicines/Vaccines
      • Omar Aimer
      11:30 - 11:50 Navigating Challenges & Successes: Leveraging New Technologies in Adverse Event Reporting in the context of active surveillance
      ISoP EC member and Treasurer, NASoP President, Medical Device SIG lead.
      • Dr Edinam Agbenu
      11:50 - 12:10 The role of active safety monitoring of COVID-19 vaccines in maximizing reporting and enhancing the quality of immunization campaigns – experiences from Africa.
      Vaccine Safety Officer, WHO Regional Office for Africa
      • Prof Bernhards Ogutu
      12:10 - 12:30 Combining data from clinical trials and post-introduction active safety monitoring studies to enhance safety decision-making.
      Senior Clinical Scientist, KEMRI
      12:30 - 12:50 Two Oral Abstract presentations
      12:50 - 12:55 Q&A
      12:55 - 13:00 Conference Sponsor Presentation
      13:00 - 14:00 Lunch / Poster Session
      Session 7: Digital Health and Patient Engagement in Pharmacovigilance
      • Dr Ronald Kiguba
      14:00 - 14:20 Using peer support to promote patient-led digital pharmacovigilance in limited-resource settings
      Senior Lecturer, Makerere University
      14:20 - 14:40 Health Data Analytics for Pharmacovigilance in Africa
      14:40 - 15:00 Use of digital platforms for effective communication of risk to patients
      15:00 - 15:20 Two Oral Abstract presentations
      15:20 - 15:30 Q&A / Comments
      15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break
      16:00 - 16:30 Sponsor Session
      16:30 Closing Remarks
      18:00 - 22:00 Gala Dinner
      Session 8: Impact of the African genetic background on AE and future PV monitoring
      09:30 - 09:55 Use of local African datasets to infer and predict high-impact drug-gene pairs to monitor and minimize ADR
      09:55 - 10:20 Using pharmacogenetics to guide treatment protocols: The Case for Efavirenz
      10:20 - 10:40 Oral Abstract presentations
      10:40 - 10:50 Q&A / Comments
      10:50 - 11:30 Coffee break / poster session
      ISoP Africa Chapter - Business meeting
      11:30 - 11:50 The Structure of ISoP African Chapter: Constitution, bylaws, and governance structure and TWGs
      11:50 - 12:30 Discussions and approval
      12:30 - 12:50 Updates from Regional or Country Chapters
      12:50 - 13:15 TWG Meetings
      Closing Ceremony
      13:15 - 13:25 Induction of New Executives
      13:25 - 13:35 Award for Best Poster / Abstract
      13:35 - 13:40 Future for the African Chapter - Remarks by the incoming President
      13:40 - 13:45 Final Comments, Farewells and Close of Meeting
      13:45 - 14:45 Lunch and Departure

      PARTICIPATE IN OUR FIRST ISOP AFRICA CONFERENCE

      Advancing Pharmacovigilance Practice in Africa: Moving from Data collection to Data Driven Decision Making.

      Meet the SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

      George Sabblah

      Food and Drugs Authority

      Helen Ndagije

      Uganda National Drug Authority

      COMFORT OGAR

      United States Pharmacopeia

      Dorothy Aywak

      Kenyatta National Hospital

      PETER USMAN BASSI

      University Teaching Hospital

      Victoria Nambasa

      African Union Development Agency-NEPAD

      Jayesh Pandit

      Bayer East Africa Ltd

      Nimisha Kotecha

      IntuVigilance Ltd

      CLARICE AMBALE

      Centre for Health Solutions

      MULUGETA RUSSOM

      Eritrean Pharmacovigilance Centre

      CHRISTABEL KHAEMBA

      Pharmacy and Poisons Board
      Hannelie Meyer

      HANNELIE MEYER

      Professor, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

      Registration FEES

      PARTICIPATE IN OUR FIRST ISOP AFRICA CONFERENCE

      ISoP Membership

      • Members of ISoP are eligible for the “member” rate. If the ISoP Africa Chapter cannot verify your current membership, you will be charged the non-member rate.
      • Non-member rates automatically include a one-year ISoP membership based on the selected fee category.
      • Information to activate your account and enjoy all ISoP membership benefits will be sent with your final confirmation.

      Hotel Accommodation

      Please note that hotel accommodation is NOT included in the registration fee and must be booked separately. We have secured preferred rates at the conference venue and you can use this link below to make the bookings.

      Also there are a number of hotels close to the conference venue.

      • Serena Kigo – Link
      • Meley Impala Hotel – Link
      • Kalanoga resort – Link
      • Casa Solada Hotel – Link
      • Kaazi Beach Resort – Link

      IntuVigilance Africa Ltd

      Event Management Organisation is IntuVigilance Africa Ltd who is acting on behalf of ISoP Africa Chapter

      Registration Terms and Conditions

      • Members of ISoP are eligible for the “member” rate. If the ISoP Africa Chapter cannot verify your current membership, you will be charged the non-member rate.
      • Non-member rates automatically include a one-year ISoP membership based on the selected fee category.
      • Information to activate your account and enjoy all ISoP membership benefits will be sent with your final confirmation.

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      Please note that hotel accommodation is NOT included in the registration fee and must be booked separately. We have secured preferred rates at the conference venue and you can use the link below to make the bookings. Also listed are a number of hotels close to the conference venue.

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      Abstracts

      Abstract submission is now OPEN

      Thematic areas

      • Advancing pharmacovigilance data-driven decision-making in Africa
      • Signal management and risk communication
      • Regulatory harmonization for pharmacovigilance
      • Active monitoring of vaccines and medicines
      • Digital health and patient engagement in pharmacovigilance
      • Advancing local manufacturers in Africa through pharmacovigilance
      • Impact of the African genetic background on adverse events and future pharmacovigilance

      Abstract Submission Guidelines

      • All abstracts must be submitted using the link below
      • Please note that abstracts sent by fax or e-mail will not be accepted.
      • An abstract can be submitted as an Oral or Poster presentation.
      • Abstracts must be submitted in English only.
      • The number of submitted abstracts is limited to 3 abstracts per presenting author.
      • Abstracts already published elsewhere or based on full papers that have already been published will not be considered for inclusion.
      • Please read the submission guidelines and abstract formatting guidelines carefully.

      Submission deadline

      Sunday, 5th May 2024

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