Recent Blog Posts
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,...
Pharmalys and Corporate Social Responsibility
What is Corporate Social Responsibility? Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has deep intellectual roots that date back to the 1950s and 1960s, when economists such as Howard R. Bowen and William C. Frederick completed an in-depth reflection on the social...
January 2025 Newsletter: Highlights from the CREDO Webinar, Pharmalys Team Training 2024, World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
Dear all, We are pleased to kick off the new year by sharing the video recording and key information from the CREDO webinar we organised on Implementation Research at the end of last year. With 287 registrations, the event underscored the strong interest from...
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day: A Call to Action
Each year, January 30 marks World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, a World Health Organisation (WHO) initiative that sheds light on the need to address these devastating yet preventable illnesses. Affecting an estimated 1 billion people, primarily in underserved...