Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) and Ghana Food and Drugs Authority (Ghana FDA)

Rwanda FDA , on 24^th June, 2022 signed a memorandum of understanding with Ghana FDA that will allow both National Regulatory Authorities to collaborate in areas of mutual interest, especially in the processes and procedures of the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) and technical assistance related to the regulation of medicines and vaccine.

To support the vaccine manufacturing agenda at the country level, Rwanda FDA has to attain World Health Organization maturity level 3 which is a prerequisite level for Rwanda FDA set by World Health Organization to allow manufacturers in Rwanda to apply for vaccine prequalification. Rwanda FDA was self-assessed in September 2021 and aims to be formally assessed by WHO by end of 2022. This MoU will therefore see Ghana FDA support Rwanda FDA in the attainment of WHO Global Benchmarking Maturity Level 3 (WHO GBT ML 3) since the latter has already reached Maturity Level 3

The MoU was signed by the Director-General of Rwanda FDA, Dr. Emile Bienvenu, and Delese Mimi Darko, Chief Executive Officer, Ghana FDA. On hand to witness the signing of the MoU was Dr. Tharcisse Mpunga, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health in charge of Primary Healthcare, Dr. Karita Etienne , the Chairman Board of Directors, Rwanda FDA and other dignitaries.