Wed Mar 26 17:52:00 UTC 2025: ## India to Share Drug Regulatory Expertise with Developing Nations

**New Delhi, [Date]** – India will share its expertise in drug regulation with several developing nations, officials announced Wednesday. The initiative, spearheaded by the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), will offer training programs to drug regulators from Africa, Southeast Asia, and SAARC countries.

The training, part of the Ministry of External Affairs’ ITECH program, will cover various aspects of drug and vaccine trials, marketing authorization procedures, and quality monitoring through market surveillance. Participants will learn about India’s successful strategies for improving drug quality and increasing conviction rates in regulatory violations.

Dr. Dheeraj Shah, Director of NIHFW, stated that the proposed training programs are based on successful models already implemented within India. Over the past two years, NIHFW has trained 1,477 Indian drug regulators, leading to a 5-10% increase in conviction rates. Additionally, 672 state-level regulators received training, and over 39,000 industry representatives participated in workshops on Good Manufacturing Practices. The training will be conducted at the NIHFW facilities.

This knowledge-sharing initiative aims to bolster the capabilities of drug regulatory bodies in participating countries, ultimately improving drug quality and safety across the globe.

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