We make investigation sites operational, compliant and ready for international clinical trials.
AFCRA — the leading SMO for clinical trials in Francophone Africa: Ivory Coast, Senegal, Guinea, DRC, Cameroon, Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali and beyond.
Sponsors, CROs & Biotech/Pharma
Clinical trials, feasibility studies, site start-up, monitoring, site coordination, inspection preparation and regulatory support in Francophone Africa.
Academic institutions, NGOs & international donors
Operational research, interventional research, epidemiological studies, cohorts, program evaluation, monitoring and evaluation and public health.
Investigator sites & research centers
Preparation for studies, SOPs, ISF, GCP training, task delegation list, audit preparation and monitoring support.
Healthcare professionals & field teams
CRA/GCP training, good collection practices, informed consent, REDCap/eCRF, data quality, qualitative research and conducting interviews and focus groups.
Expertise in Francophone Africa
The only SMO entirely dedicated to the realities on the ground in Francophone Africa.
ICH-GCP E6(R3) standards
International standards applied with in-depth knowledge of African contexts.
operational approach
No theoretical advice — practical support from start to finish.
Tailored support
Every project is unique. We tailor our approach to your specific needs.
AFCRA was founded by two women, clinical research professionals, each with over 20 years of international experience in clinical research.
They understand the requirements of international Sponsors and CROs as well as the operational realities of investigation sites in Francophone Africa.
The founders of AFCRA — each with 20+ years of international experience
Are you a Sponsor, CRO, research institution or healthcare professional?
Let's talk about your project — AFCRA supports you in Francophone Africa.