• Cent Afr J Med · Nov 2004

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    Making research ethics review work in Zimbabwe--the case for investment in local capacity.

    • J Mielke and P Ndebele.
    • Department of Medicine, University of Zimbabwe Medical School, Harare. jmielke@medsch.uz.ac.zw
    • Cent Afr J Med. 2004 Nov 1; 50 (11-12): 115-9.

    ObjectiveTo describe the status of ethics review as pertaining to medical research in Zimbabwe, to compare this with international guidelines, and thus to identify potential improvements in the process.DesignThe description includes background about the national review body, the Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe (MRCZ), and the findings of an analysis of institutional ethics review performed by the MRCZ liaison office.ResultsDiscrepancies with international guidelines include application of the concepts of independent and competent review, monitoring of ongoing studies, and ensuring appropriate membership of institutional ethics review committees (IRECs).ConclusionA focus on research ethics education for researchers and IREC members, as well as ensuring appropriate respect for IREC review, are opportunities for improvement in the process.

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