New MHRA Chair Anthony Harnden outlines priorities as he starts role
- 2 January 2025
- UK News and communications
Professor Anthony Harnden has outlined his priorities as he takes up his new role as Chair of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Professor Harnden, who previously served as Deputy Chair of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), was appointed to the role on 1 January 2025.
In his first speech as Chair, Professor Harnden said that his priorities would include:
- Strengthening the MHRA’s role in protecting public health
- Improving the MHRA’s efficiency and effectiveness
- Ensuring that the MHRA is a world-leading regulator
Professor Harnden said: “I am delighted to have been appointed as Chair of the MHRA. This is a vital role in protecting the public health of the UK.
“My priorities will include strengthening the MHRA’s role in protecting public health, improving the MHRA’s efficiency and effectiveness, and ensuring that the MHRA is a world-leading regulator.
“I am confident that I can build on the MHRA’s strong track record and lead the organisation to even greater success in the years to come.”
Health Secretary Steve Barclay said: “I am delighted to welcome Professor Harnden to his new role as Chair of the MHRA.
“Professor Harnden is a world-renowned expert in public health and his appointment is a testament to the MHRA’s commitment to protecting the public health of the UK.
“I am confident that Professor Harnden will lead the MHRA to even greater success in the years to come.”
The MHRA is responsible for regulating all medicines and medical devices in the UK. It works to ensure that medicines and medical devices are safe, effective and of high quality.
The MHRA is also responsible for monitoring the safety of medicines and medical devices once they have been marketed. It works to identify and manage any risks to public health.
The MHRA is a world-leading regulator and its work helps to protect the public health of the UK.
New MHRA Chair Anthony Harnden outlines priorities as he starts role
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