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.

Strategic Partners

Apsn builds collaborations with top African and European research institutions.

Strategic Research Partners

APSN is building a network of strategic collaborations with leading academic, clinical, and research institutions across Africa and Europe.

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FAQs

What is APSN?

APSN is a network connecting research institutions across Africa and Europe.

Who are your partners?

Our partners include universities, hospitals, and research institutes in Uganda, South Africa, and Norway.

What roles do partners play?

Partners serve as grant managers, clinical trial sites, project coordinators, and contribute expertise in research and community engagement.

How are partnerships formed?

Partnerships develop through formal agreements approved by each institution.

Are partnerships finalized?

Many partnerships are ongoing and subject to institutional approval.

How can I join as a partner?

Please contact us with your institution’s details and research focus to explore potential collaboration opportunities.