{"id":17532,"date":"2025-06-05T09:30:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T07:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ifpma.org\/?post_type=news&#038;p=17532"},"modified":"2025-06-05T09:30:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T07:30:19","slug":"amata-statement-on-the-appointment-of-dr-delese-mimi-darko-as-director-general-of-the-african-medicines-agency","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.ifpma.org\/news\/amata-statement-on-the-appointment-of-dr-delese-mimi-darko-as-director-general-of-the-african-medicines-agency\/","title":{"rendered":"AMATA statement on the appointment of Dr Delese Mimi Darko as Director General of the African Medicines Agency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro\">The founding members of the African Medicine Agency Treaty Alliance:\u00a0 Amref Health Africa, the Association of African Universities North Africa Regional Office, the International Alliance of Patients\u2019 Organizations, the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations, the International Pharmaceutical Students\u2019 Federation, NCD Alliance Kenya, PATH, Speak up Africa and the University of the Witwatersrand, welcome and wholeheartedly congratulate Dr. Delese Mimi Darko on her appointment as the Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA).<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Darko brings to this vital role a wealth of experience, proven leadership, and a deep commitment to strengthening regulatory systems across the continent. Her distinguished career, particularly her transformative leadership at the Ghana Food and Drugs Authority, has been marked by a steadfast dedication to public health, regulatory excellence, and innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Her appointment marks a significant milestone in the journey of the AMA, and we are confident that under her stewardship, the Agency will advance its mission to harmonize and strengthen the regulation of medicines and health products in Africa. This will not only enhance access to safe, effective, and high-quality medical products but also support the broader goals of health security and sustainable development across the continent.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to collaborating closely with AMA, under Director General Darko leadership, to build a robust and resilient regulatory environment that meets the health needs of Africa\u2019s people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The founding members of the African Medicine Agency Treaty Alliance:\u00a0 Amref Health Africa, the Association of African Universities North Africa Regional Office, the International Alliance of Patients\u2019 Organizations, the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations, the International Pharmaceutical Students\u2019 Federation, NCD Alliance Kenya, PATH, Speak up Africa and the University of the Witwatersrand, 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