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The aim is to strengthen biomedical ethics and regulatory capacity in São Tomé and Príncipe.

July 24, 2026Global BioethicsOpen Access

Biomedical ethics and regulatory capacity building in Africa: the case study of São Tomé and Príncipe

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The aim is to strengthen biomedical ethics and regulatory capacity in São Tomé and Príncipe.
Promoted alignment of national laws with international best practices for biomedical research.
Established and strengthened National Regulatory Authorities (NRA) and National Ethics Committees (NEC).
Provided professional training to enhance national expertise.
Established a National Ethics Committee (NEC) for scientific research.
Advanced legal and institutional proposals for a National Regulatory Authority (NRA).
Demonstrated significant developments despite initial legislative and institutional limitations.

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Randomized trial examines regulatory reforms in São Tomé and Príncipe, suggesting models for similar initiatives in Africa.

Batista et al. (2026) studied this question.

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