Uganda Profile Updated

April 30, 2026
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The Uganda profile in ClinRegs has been reviewed and updated with the following information:

  • 2025 update to Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) National Guidelines for Research Involving Humans as Research Participants, including information on national oversight roles, ethics review and consent requirements, safety reporting, compensation, and specimen/data handling incorporated throughout the profile
  • 2025 UNCST guidelines on joint research review (See Scope of Assessment, Regulatory Fees, and Timeline of Review)
  • Updated National Drug Authority (NDA) contact information (See Regulatory Authority)
  • Updated NDA processes for safety reporting submission and import authorization (See Safety Reporting and Manufacturing & Import)

Sources Added During this Update:

(Guidance) National Guidelines for Joint Scientific and Ethical Review of Research (G-JoSER) (September 2025)
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology

(Not Available Online) NIAID Communication with the National Drug Authority (March 2026) (UGA-44)

(Webpage) Uganda National Council for Science and Technology – The National Research Clearance Process (UGA-45) (Current as of April 30, 2026)
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology

Sources Revised During this Update:

(Legislation) National Drug Policy and Authority Act, (Chapter 198) (NDPA-Act) (December 31, 2023) 
Parliament

(Guidance) National Guidelines for Research Involving Humans as Research Participants (NGHRP) (September 2025)
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology

(Webpage) National Drug Authority – Innovation & Research Desk (UGA-10) (Current as of April 30, 2026)
Ministry of Health

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