Table 2 Composition of research ethics committees in countries that reported their existence
From: Status of national research bioethics committees in the WHO African region
Cadre | Percentage (Frequency) |
|---|---|
National medical research institute/council | 72% (13/18) |
University | 61% (11/18) |
National medical association | 44% (8/18) |
Renowned researcher | 33% (6/18) |
Social scientist | 50% (9/18) |
Public health professional from ministry of health | 89% (16/18) |
National bureau of standards | 11% (2/18) |
WHO | 5% (1/18) |
Attorney-general | 39% (7/18) |
Others | 83% (15/18) |