Event Details

Dr. Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela took over as CEO of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) in January 2020, and shortly thereafter was faced with one of the most challenging pandemics in our lifetime.


Join us as she takes us through some of the regulatory challenges; most notably:

  • Dealing with the backlog of applications of health products;
  • Improving efficiency processes;
  • Harmonising regulatory requirements and processes between South Africa and other African countries;
  • SAHPRA's role in supporting the vaccine roll-out during COVID-19 pandemic


Of particular interest to companies operating in the pharmaceutical, medical and health products industries.



Should you wish to submit any questions for Dr. Semete-Makokotlela to be included in the Q&A session, please send them to info@swisscham.co.za by Monday the 21st of June.

Speakers

  • Dr. Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela (CEO of SAHPRA)

    Dr. Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela

    CEO of SAHPRA

    https://www.sahpra.org.za/

    Dr. Semete-Makokotlela has a Ph.D. (Biochemistry) and holds MSc in Management Finance and Investment. She is a fellow of the African Leadership Initiative. She managed a biotechnology incubator at The Innovation Hub Management Company. She was at the CSIR as a Senior Researcher.

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