Recent Blog Posts
Pharmalys Strengthens Clinical Research Capacity in West Africa: Insights from the CECaBI II Workshop in Abidjan
As part of an ongoing commitment to strengthening clinical research standards across Africa, Pharmalys participated in the CECaBI II workshop, held on April 24 -25, 2025, in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The event was a key milestone in clinical research capacity building...
Senegal Leads the Way: First Francophone African Country to Achieve WHO Maturity Level 3!
We are thrilled to celebrate a significant achievement in global health and pharmaceutical innovation: Senegal has become the first Francophone country – and seventh country - in Africa to attain Maturity Level 3 (ML3) certification from the World Health Organization...
Strengthening Partnerships: LEAP Africa and Mastercard Foundation Visit Pharmalys
In November 2024, Pharmalys had the pleasure of welcoming representatives from LEAP Africa, the Central Partner of the Mastercard Foundation, to our offices in Dakar, Senegal. The visit provided an opportunity for the representatives to meet with the Pharmalys Academy...
Improving Patient Understanding in Informed Consent: A Need for Action
Obtaining clinical informed consent is both an ethical and legal requirement before invasive medical or surgical procedures. In research, informed consent must be sought and secured before enrolling a participant in a study. The concept of informed consent is founded...
World Parkinson’s Day: A Time to Raise Awareness and Strengthen Support
April 11 marks World Parkinson’s Day - an opportunity to raise global awareness about Parkinson disease (PD) and acknowledge the experiences of those living with it, their families, and their caregivers. The day commemorates the birth of James Parkinson, who first...
An Interview with Samira, Mastercard Foundation Intern at Pharmalys
At the end of 2024, Pharmalys welcomed five interns sponsored by the Mastercard Foundation, which supports young professionals in Africa by providing valuable skills and career opportunities. As part of this partnership, interns gain hands-on experience in key areas...
An Interview with Abra, Mastercard Foundation Intern at Pharmalys
Pharmalys is proud to host interns sponsored by the Mastercard Foundation, an initiative aimed at equipping young professionals in Africa with valuable skills and career opportunities. Through this partnership, interns gain hands-on experience across various fields,...
Pharmalys Takes Over the Management of the GCLP Accreditation Scheme from Tim Stiles
Pharmalys is pleased to announce that, effective from 2025, we have taken on the full management of the Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) Accreditation Scheme, which we have co-managed with Tim Stiles of Qualogy 2002 Ltd for the past two years. This marks an...
International Women’s Day 2025: How Pharmalys is Investing in Women
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women across all sectors while acknowledging the barriers that remain. At Pharmalys, we recognise that investing in women is not only a matter of equality but also a fundamental driver of...
From My First Steps at Pharmalys to Leadership: Simone Chimeura’s Inspiring Rise to Project Management Team Lead at Pharmalys
My journey with Pharmalys began in 2019 when I collaborated directly with the company from the sponsor side. I was eager to continue contributing my expertise to clinical research (CR), particularly managing and leading clinical trials (CT) in Africa. In April 2021,...