Embark is dedicated to advancing clinical research in Sub-Saharan Africa and fostering innovation. We work to expand population reach, and strengthen clinical research capabilities, ensuring more diverse and impactful data from across the region.
Unique geographic reach
Few CROs operate in Sub-Saharan Africa despite reduced regulatory, infrastructure, and expertise challenges in many cities. Embark aims to eliminate this CRO desert by establishing its network across several SSA locations.
Operations in countries across the sub-continent
- Ethiopia, East Africa (population 126 million)
- Ghana, West Africa (population 32 million)
- Nigeria, West Africa (population 223 million)
Access to a growing population
In 2023, the combined population of Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Ghana was over 380 million, exceeding the US population of around 335 million.
Contributing to the global diversity data initiative
The Global Diversity Data Initiative is a collaborative effort aimed at improving the collection, analysis, and use of diversity data worldwide to promote equity and inclusion across various sectors.