Registrations are open for SNIP-AFRICA’s webinar: Ethics of clinical research involving children
Children are among the most vulnerable populations in clinical research. Conducting ethical paediatric clinical trials requires a careful balance between advancing medical knowledge and protecting the rights and welfare of child participants. Ethical challenges often arise around consent, risk-benefit assessment, regulatory oversight and ensuring compliance with national and international standards. We invite you to join […]
NeoSep1 trial launches to tackle drug-resistant sepsis in newborns
SNIP-AFRICA is pleased to announce a major milestone in the fight against neonatal sepsis: the launch of the NeoSep1 clinical trial, which enrolled its first newborn last week at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. NeoSep1 will evaluate novel combinations of three antibiotics – fosfomycin, flomoxef, and amikacin – against five commonly used treatment […]
Join us for SNIP-AFRICA’s first webinar: Adaptive designs in AMR research
Have you ever wanted to understand more about clinical trial designs but found the material too technical or hard to access? Whether you’re an experienced researcher, just starting out, or simply curious about trial designs, this webinar is for you. On 24 June 2025 at 16:00 CEST, SNIP-AFRICA is proud to host its very first […]
Bridging care and research: the crucial role of parent support groups in neonatal sepsis trials across Africa
Neonatal sepsis remains a major health challenge in Africa, requiring innovative research and robust clinical trials to improve treatment and outcomes. However, involving newborns in such trials is complex, and success depends heavily on the engagement of key stakeholders, including parents, caregivers and legal guardians. In neonatal intensive care settings, parent support groups play a […]
SNIP-AFRICA holds successful General Assembly Meeting in Tanzania
The SNIP-AFRICA General Assembly meeting was held from 27-28 March 2025, in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, bringing together representatives from 12 institutions across Africa and Europe, delegates from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Shionogi and the African Neonatal Association. The SNIP-AFRICA project aims to establish a clinical research network to tackle questions around antibiotic […]
SNIP-AFRICA to be featured as case study at EDCTP event at UNGA79 Science Summit
We are proud to announce that SNIP-AFRICA will be featured as a case study during an EDCTP-organised event on antimicrobial resistance at the Science Summit 2024, which will be held in conjunction with the 79th United Nation General Assembly (UNGA79). This virtual event will take place on 26 September 2024 from 11:00 to 13:00 EDT […]
World Sepsis Day: Improving the treatment of neonatal sepsis in resource-limited settings
Every year, on September 13th, we observe World Sepsis Day, an important date in the calendar to raise awareness about sepsis – a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to infection damages its own tissues and organs. In newborns, sepsis is particularly dangerous, more so when caused by bacteria that have evolved to […]
Pharmacokinetics in focus: Ensuring optimal antimicrobial dosing to manage neonatal sepsis
Newborns are usually not included in clinical trials for the development of antimicrobial drugs, which means there is very little information on how these drugs should be dosed for them. This gap in research can leave healthcare providers with limited guidance on how to safely and effectively administer these medications to newborns. There is an […]
Leveraging the power of stakeholders in neonatal health
Engaging key stakeholders, including clinical staff, families, communities, parent support groups, regulators and ethics experts, is crucial for the success of trials with novel or complex designs, especially those targeting a very vulnerable population like newborns with sepsis. In this video, Dr. Maxensia Owor and Dr. Damalie Nalwanga, from Makerere University – Johns Hopkins University […]
SNIP-AFRICA holds kick-off meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 30-31 January 2024
On 30-31 January 2024, partners in the SNIP-AFRICA project came together in Johannesburg, South Africa, for their first in-person meeting which formally kicks off project activities. Representatives from all 12 partner institutions, alongside delegates from the Global Health EDCTP3 programme, Gates Foundation, World Health Organization (WHO), Shionogi, ADVANCE-ID, and Wits University, came together to lay […]
