Advancing Affordable Health Innovation for Africa

Improving Lives Through Research, Partnership and Patient Support

The Africa Patient Support Network (APSN) is a South African nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health outcomes across Sub-Saharan Africa through patient support, health education, ethical clinical research, and capacity strengthening.

Our mission is to help ensure that affordable, evidence-based health innovations reach the communities that need them most. We work with researchers, healthcare providers, universities, governments, and development partners to strengthen African-led research and improve access to quality healthcare.

Our Focus

  • Patient Support and Community Health

  • Health Education and Disease Awareness

  • Clinical Research and Innovation

  • Research Capacity Building

  • Ethics, Regulatory Science and Pharmacovigilance

  • Strategic Partnerships Across Africa

Our Vision

An Africa where every person has access to affordable, evidence-based healthcare and where African researchers lead innovations that improve public health.

Advancing Health

Empowering African-led clinical research for neglected diseases and HIV care

Our Mission

Advancing African-led clinical research to improve health outcomes across the continent.

African researchers collaborating in a bright, modern biomedical lab analyzing clinical data.
African researchers collaborating in a bright, modern biomedical lab analyzing clinical data.
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Close-up of hands examining botanical samples for clinical research on neglected tropical diseases.
Close-up of hands examining botanical samples for clinical research on neglected tropical diseases.

Projects

Advancing African-led clinical research with integrity.

African researchers analyzing clinical data in a bright, modern biomedical lab.
African researchers analyzing clinical data in a bright, modern biomedical lab.
Zed Syrup

Botanical research targeting intestinal schistosomiasis.

Scientists reviewing gastrointestinal clinical trial data together.
Scientists reviewing gastrointestinal clinical trial data together.
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Close-up of laboratory equipment used in botanical clinical trials.
Close-up of laboratory equipment used in botanical clinical trials.
Community health workers engaging with lakeshore residents in Uganda.
Community health workers engaging with lakeshore residents in Uganda.
Zed-Immune

Supporting immune health alongside HIV treatment.

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FAQs

What is APSN?

APSN is a nonprofit advancing African-led clinical research.

What diseases do you study?

We focus on neglected tropical diseases, HIV, and health systems.

How does APSN ensure ethical research?

All studies follow international good clinical practice, national laws, and independent ethics approvals.

We collaborate with partners to strengthen research capacity across Africa.

Can I partner with APSN?
What is the Zed Syrup?

It's a botanical treatment under study for intestinal schistosomiasis.

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Reach out with questions or partnership ideas.