About - AFINHES Firm

Founded in November 2021, AFINHES-CI (African Health Innovation and Evaluation Services) is a consulting and expertise firm dedicated to improving public health in Africa. Based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, we serve all countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, both Francophone and Anglophone. Our mission is clear: to support health authorities, pharmaceutical companies, and regional institutions in developing effective, innovative health policies tailored to the needs of the population.

Our Vision

At AFINHES, we believe in an Africa where access to quality healthcare and regulated health products is a fundamental right. We work every day to contribute to the transformation of health systems by providing pragmatic solutions and innovative approaches to sustainably improve population health.

What We Do

Our expertise is built on several key pillars:
– Regulatory Affairs Consulting: We assist pharmaceutical companies and health authorities in the regulation of health products, from submission to marketing authorization, as well as dossier management and regulatory monitoring.
– Quality Assurance and Quality Management Systems: We support the implementation and development of robust quality management systems in compliance with international standards.
– Continuing Education: AFINHES offers specialized training programs for health professionals, focusing on regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, and health project management.
– Digital Health Innovation: We develop digital solutions to enhance the efficiency of health systems, with tools adapted to local healthcare challenges.

Our Commitments

At AFINHES, we are guided by four core values:
– Respect: We place cultural and social realities of the populations we serve at the heart of our approach.
– Discipline: We follow rigorous and structured methods to ensure reliable and sustainable results.
– Integrity: Ethics is central to our practice. We commit to always act with transparency and accountability.
– Boldness: We are at the forefront of innovation, daring to propose new solutions to address Africa’s health challenges.

Dr. Nati Safiatou OUEDRAOGO TRAORE: A Visionary Serving Health in Africa

Founder and CEO of AFINHES, Dr. Nati Safiatou OUEDRAOGO TRAORE brings over 25 years of experience in public health and pharmaceutical product regulation in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Trained as a pharmacist, she is recognized for her expertise in developing and implementing pharmaceutical and health policies at the regional level, notably through her work with organizations such as WHO and UEMOA.

Throughout her career, she has played a key role in harmonizing pharmaceutical regulations in West Africa, contributing to the creation of regulatory frameworks and the establishment of quality management systems. With AFINHES, she is committed to sharing her expertise to transform African health systems while promoting equitable access to quality medicines and care.