Following successful Code Capacity Workshops in locations as Beijing, Johannesburg, Dubai and Manila, the global association of the research-based pharmaceutical industry (www.ifpma.org) has selected Accra to deliver a hands-on training and to engage in a broader discussion about the progress and the future of ethics & business integrity in Ghana and Africa as a whole. From Africa for Africa – with international IFPMA experts.
Day 1: Hands-on Code Capacity Workshop
Sept 18, from 09:00 – 17:30 (incl. lunch)
Objectives
The workshop has been designed to provide “business case” exposure to participants on day to day topics including:
- How to properly interact with Healthcare Professionals (doctors, nurses, pharmacists etc.) for promotional and medical information sharing
- Increasing level of ethical conduct of activities in your organization
- Insights on how to set up and run a successful compliance program in your organization
- Interaction with patient organizations
- Activities like commissioning and creation of promotional material and writing and approving copy and artwork.
- Determining promotional methods including professional representation, hospitality to doctors and the use of audio-visual and related communications technology in the organization of international educational events.
The workshop will be based on the new IFPMA Code of Practice (effective Jan 1, 2019) which forms the basis for national codes of practice within Ghana, the rest of Africa and worldwide. Participants will receive an update on the Code and the respective interpretation – trainers would like to engage and exchange with the audience on local implementation.
Who Should Attend?
- Anybody within a biopharmaceutical company who is responsible for medical or commercial activities with HCPs and or HCOs, who supports the business with the interpretation of current local or global standards or who is part of the review or approval process for these activities
- Representatives from national pharmaceutical trade associations
- Ethics & Compliance professionals
- Medical and Scientific advisors and directors
- Personnel responsible for the development and certification of promotional materials
- Sales and marketing representatives
- General managers
- In-house counsel and other related staff
Day 2: Africa Stakeholder Forum: Trust in Healthcare Systems
Sept 19 from 09:30-13:30 (incl. networking lunch buffet)
Objectives
The forum is designed to engage stakeholders to join forces to move ahead. The focus is on how trust in health authorities and healthcare professionals is paramount in implementing a fully efficient healthcare system.
Roundtable participants will address the progress Ghana and other African countries have been making in raising their standards in the Ethics and Business Integrity space, which is contributing to IFPMA’s goal to create a level playing field in the African market. Parallel to this, specific issues that can potentially undermine trust will be addressed, namely Falsified and Substandard Medicines. Ideas for further progress will be exchanged between IFPMA’s member companies and associations as well as country associations and other stakeholders.
The session will be set up as a roundtable discussion with invited key stakeholders as discussants. Other participants are welcome as observers and can engage in the Q&A session. Part of the forum will be a celebration of AREPI’s recent joining of the IFPMA, which is an important element of its Africa engagement strategy.
Who Should Attend?
- Government officials
- Medical societies
- Academia
- Representatives from biopharmaceutical companies and national pharmaceutical trade associations
- Compliance professionals
- General managers
- In-house counsel and other related staff
In order to plan accordingly, we ask you to register for this event.
