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.

Our Commitment to Science

We prioritize patient safety and ethical research, ensuring every study meets rigorous standards and respects participant wellbeing.

A diverse group of researchers collaborating in a bright, modern laboratory setting.
A diverse group of researchers collaborating in a bright, modern laboratory setting.
Patient Safety
Scientific Integrity

Our research is transparent and honest, with findings shared openly through peer-reviewed publications and conferences.

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Scientific Principles

Guiding every step of our research with care and integrity

FAQs

What is APSN?

APSN is a research network focused on patient safety and clinical integrity.

How is safety ensured?
Who reviews the research?
Are results shared publicly?
What standards are followed?

Through rigorous monitoring and independent safety boards.

Recognized ethics committees independently review all research for protection and scientific merit.

Yes, findings are published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at conferences.

Good clinical practice standards guide all APSN research activities.

Our Work

Projects grounded in patient safety and ethics.

Researchers collaborating in a bright lab filled with scientific equipment.
Researchers collaborating in a bright lab filled with scientific equipment.
Safety First

Prioritizing participant wellbeing always.

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Close-up of hands reviewing clinical trial documents.
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Ethics committee members discussing research protocols around a table.
Scientist presenting research findings at a conference.
Scientist presenting research findings at a conference.
Ethics Review

Ensuring research meets ethical standards.

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