title: Clinical pharmacology becomes a specialty in South Africa.
abstract: South Africa recently became the first African country where clinical pharmacology has been approved as a specialty. This article outlines the need for clinical pharmacologists, their role in advancing public health, the potential benefits to the country, and recommendations for ensuring a healthy future for the discipline.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacology, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa. waluboa@ufs.ac.za
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Walubo
authors.forename: K I
authors.initials: KI
authors.lastname: Barnes
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kwizera
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Greeff
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rosenkranz
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Maartens
mesh_terms: D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010601:Pharmacology, Clinical / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000639:trends; D011634:Public Health / Q000592:standards*; D013019:South Africa