Dr. Radwa Abdelkafy
Dr. Radwa Abdelkafy is the Head of Regulatory Affairs Africa at Baxter International. She is a seasoned Regulatory Affairs professional with over 15 years of experience across Middle East, Africa, and Turkey. She has extensive expertise in both the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.
Dr. Sara Emad Girgis
Dr. Sara Emad Girgis is a Clinical Pharmacy specialist with a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science and a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy from Ain Shams University. Currently serving as the Imported In Vitro Diagnostic Listing Unit Manager at the Egyptian Drug Authority. She leads the registration and regulatory oversight of multiple in vitro diagnostic (IVD) […]
Dr. Saida Foughalia Fridi
Dr. Saida Foughalia is the Deputy Director at the Directorate of Medical Device Registration within the Algerian Ministry of Pharmaceuticals. A Principal Physician, she previously served as Head of Materiovigilance at the National Centre for Pharmaco- and Materiovigilance, and as Project Manager for “Patient Safety Related to Medical Devices” from 2012 to 2015. Dr. Foughalia […]
Dr. Youstina Nabil
Dr. Youstina Nabil is a Senior Reviewer in Local Medical Device Registration at the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA). She is responsible for reviewing technical documentation of non-CE medical devices in accordance with EU regulatory principles. Through her work, she contributes to advancing local innovation and strengthening the regulatory framework that supports the growth of Egypt’s […]
Dr. Najiba Al Shezawy
Dr. Najiba Al Shezawy is a Pharmacist and healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience in pharmacy practice, regulatory affairs, and public affairs. She is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Professional Regulatory Affairs (PRA Consultancy), a leading healthcare regulatory consultancy in the Middle East since 2013. To further uphold ethics and compliance standards […]
Dr. Doaa Saeed
Dr. Doaa Saeed has been serving as the General Director of the General Administration of Medical Devices Registration at the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) since September 2025. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2005 and began her professional journey with the Central Administration for Pharmaceutical Affairs – Medical Device Registration in 2006. […]
Dr. Salah Eldin Allam
Dr. Salah Eldin Allam is a seasoned pharmaceutical regulatory expert with over 18 years of experience in drug inspection, market surveillance, and regulatory compliance. As the Manager of Pharmacy and Warehouse Inspection at the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), he leads strategic initiatives to combat substandard and falsified medical products (SFMPs), oversees nationwide inspections, and develops […]
Ms. Darein Hassan
Dr. Arame Mbengue
Dr. Arame Mbengue holds a Doctorate in Pharmacy from Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (2019) and has six years of experience in the field of pharmaceutical regulation within Senegal’s pharmaceutical regulatory authority. She also holds two master’s degrees: a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Inspection from the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (ISMED), Cheikh Anta Diop University […]
Dr. Maria Raafat
Dr. Maria is a dedicated pharmacist specialized in the Regulatory Affairs field with more than a decade of experience in the MedTech sector, progressing from local roles to regional positions within top global medical device organizations. She has a proven track record of ensuring compliance with industry regulations and guidelines across Emerging Markets, supporting the […]