[State of play of the regulation of clinical trials in Mali].

Objective: The objective was to take stock of the regulation of clinical trials in Mali.

Material And Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out of the September 1 to December 15, 2019. It consisted of a literature search and a survey in research centers, ethics committees and regulatory structures in Mali.

[Role and responsibility of the pharmacist in the implementation of the Compulsory Health Insurance policy in Mali].

Objective: To study the role and responsibility of the pharmacist who can contribute to the sustainability of compulsory health insurance in Mali.

Materials And Methods: This was a descriptive cross- sectional study that took place in Bamako from October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017. We conducted a literature review and interviews with 36 pharmacists, 400 policyholders, 90 prescribers, and 04 resource personsfrom delegated management organizations.

Validation of the second version of a quantitative food-frequency questionnaire for use in Western Mali.

Objective: To assess the relative validity of the second version of a quantitative food-frequency questionnaire (QFFQ), designed to measure the habitual food and nutrient intake in one season in rural populations in Western Mali, West Africa.

Design: The dietary intake during the previous week was assessed with the 164-item QFFQ administered by interview. This was compared with the intake from a 2-day weighed record (WR) with weighed recipes.