Dr. Lina Farhat, Deputy Director of Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostic Devices Performance Evaluation at the National Agency for Pharmaceutical Products (ANPP), has been appointed as an Expert and Vice-Chairperson of the Technical Committee on Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostic Devices of the African Medicines Agency (AMA).

The appointment was officially announced during the inaugural African Medicines Agency Week (1st AMA Week), held in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, from 25 to 30 October 2026, under the theme: “Building the Future of Regulation in Africa Together: From National Strength to Continental Impact.”

This appointment also recognizes the scientific and regulatory expertise of the ANPP, as well as its active contribution to the harmonization of regulatory frameworks governing pharmaceutical regulatory practices across Africa. It further strengthens Algeria’s representation within continental technical bodies.