​Clinical research in Africa: Regulatory environment, challenges and opportunities

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Africa is a destination for clinical research and its developments and growing potential should not be overlooked. There are benefits for those who intend to gain an understanding of the challenges and opportunities on this large and varied continent. Although the diversity of the people, cultures and regulations in Africa has an impact on complexity, there are numerous regulatory and harmonising organisations working to improve efficiencies, many of which require meticulous collaboration.

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