Charter for Kenya Medical Research Institute, 2026

40. Clinical trial research in public health emergencies

Edition: 2025-07-21 · In force

40. Clinical trial research in public health emergencies

(1)The Institute shall, in case of a public health emergency undertake such research or innovation or drug re-purposing that is necessary to address the public health emergency and prepare for future crisis.

(2)The Institute shall, in undertaking the research, innovation or drug re-purposing under subparagraph (1), ensure that—

(a)the research does not hinder the response to an emergency or the provision of proper healthcare;

(b)research participants are fairly selected and informed consent obtained;

(c)studies are designed to produce reliable results despite challenging conditions;

(d)the health needs of affected communities are prioritized; and

(e)the affected communities are prioritized in dissemination of research findings.

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Source: Kenya Law