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Transforming clinical trials: Launch of the French translation of WHO’s Guidance for Best Practices for Clinical Trials [1]

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Date: 2025-09-03

Format: Online webinar via Zoom with French and English interpretation

Audience: Open to all clinical research stakeholders across French-speaking countries including government agencies, regulatory authorities, ethics committees, researchers, funders, patient and community engagement organisations.

Overview

This webinar marks the official launch of the French translation of the WHO Guidance for Best Practices for Clinical Trials, a key tool developed to support implementation of World Health Assembly Resolution WHA75.8 on strengthening clinical trials.

The Guidance aims to improve the quality, coordination, and inclusiveness of clinical trials globally, with a focus on ensuring that research generates timely and reliable evidence for public health. The availability of the French version broadens access to this critical resource, supporting its implementation across Francophone countries and regions.

The event will highlight the importance of the Guidance in strengthening clinical trial ecosystems, share country and regional experiences, and explore strategies for ethical and inclusive trial conduct, community engagement, and regional collaboration.

Objectives

To introduce the French version of the WHO Guidance for Best Practices for Clinical Trials

To promote awareness and uptake among Francophone stakeholders

To exchange perspectives on local implementation

To foster regional collaboration and partnerships

Expected outcomes

Increased awareness and understanding of the Guidance among French-speaking stakeholders

Stronger engagement in implementing the recommendations

Strengthened regional and national networks

Practical insights for applying the Guidance in country contexts

Programme highlights

Opening remarks by WHO Chief Scientist

Keynote by Senior Advisor, WHO Science for Health Department

Panel discussion featuring diverse Francophone stakeholders

Reflections from government, regulatory, research, ethics, funding, and patient/community representatives

Closing call to action from the WHA75.8 Secretariat

Contact: WHA75.8 Secretariat – [email protected]

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