Past sessions · Healthcare strand
Four years of healthcare conversations, on the record.
Since the first session in October 2020, this strand has convened WHO and African Union officials, ministries, and public-health researchers to work through what resilient, self-reliant healthcare in Africa actually requires — from eHealth policy to vaccine manufacturing to pandemic preparedness. Every session below is searchable, dated, and linked to its full agenda.
Healthcare webinar archive
41 sessions from 2020–2024.
2020
3 sessions
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experience of the participating countries: health systems, private / public role, pricing policy, reimbursement and healthcare costs 12:05 – 13:00
- Access to universal healthcare 13:00 – 13:15
Dr Juliet Nabyonga, Team Leader for Health Financing and Investment, WHO Africa
- Cost of care and cost of health 13:15 – 13:30
David Epstein PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Applied Economics, University of Granada, Spain
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 13:30 – 14:00
- Conclusion 14:00
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experience of the participating countries: health standards in place, audit in place 12:05 – 13:00
- How to ensure the quality of care in services and structures over the long term 13:00 – 13:30
Dr. Osama Salamah, Chief Executive Officer, Board Member, Corporate Secretary, and Treasurer, Human Health Education and Research Foundation
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 13:30 – 14:00
- Conclusion 14:00
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experience of the participating countries: ehealth policy, role of eHealth in the health system, ehealth and its tools put in place 12:05 – 13:00
- Implementation of eHealth strategy and action plan 13:00 – 13:15
Dr. Ahmed Safwat, international consultant
- Role and tools of eHealth 13:15 – 13:30
Izhar Mahjoub, eHealth consultant
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 13:30 – 14:00
- Conclusion 14:00
2021
9 sessions
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experience of the participating countries 12:05 – 13:00
- Awareness campaigns & vaccination 13:00 – 13:15
- Corona virus vs communicable diseases : How to avoid going backwards and build on the existing? 13:15 – 13:30
Dr. Yahia Chebloune, PhD, HDR, Research Director, Laboratoire Pathogénèse et Vaccination Lentivirales
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 13:30 – 14:00
- Conclusion 14:00
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experience of the participating countries 12:05 – 13:00
- Infrastructures & value chain 13:00 – 13:15
Dr Margaret Agama-Anyetei, Head of the Health, Nutrition and Population Division of the African Union Department for Social Affairs.
- Accessibility & cooperation 13:15 – 13:30
Alastair West, Lead Pharmaceutical Industry Expert, UNIDO
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 13:30 – 14:00
- Conclusion 14:00
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experience of the participating countries 12:05 – 13:00
- Homologation & regulation 13:00 – 13:15
Stanislav Kniazkiov, Technical Officer for regulation of medical products, WHO Afro
- Quality, safety & traceability 13:15 – 13:30
June Madete, Biomedical Engineer in Kenya & senior lecturer at Kenyatta University
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 13:30 – 14:00
- Conclusion 14:00
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experience of the participating countries 12:05 – 13:00
- Healthcare standards : The essential steps to the ultimate goall 13:15 – 13:30
Dr. Ahmed Safwat, international expert
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 13:30 – 14:00
- Conclusion 14:00
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experience of the participating countries 12:05 – 13:00
- How to educate & involve the patient 13:00 – 13:15
Dr. Adelard Kakune, Africa CDC
- Innovation, price, treatment : how to balance to ensure access? 13:15 – 13:30
Lucia Gozzo, MD, Clinical Pharmacologist
David Epstein, Associate professor, Department of Applied Economics, University of Granada, Spain - Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 13:30 – 14:00
- Conclusion 14:00
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experience of the participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of the infrastructures & research projects on the continent 13:15 – 13:30
– Dr. Margaret Agama-Anyetei, Ag. Director Of Health And Humanitarian Affairs Directorate, African Union Commission
- Building the human capacities on the continent 13:30 – 13:45
– Dr. Yukari C. Manabe, MD, FIDSA, Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Associate Director of Global Health Research and Innovation, Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health
- Building a network for clinical research & partnership on the continent 13:45 – 14:00
– Jean Marie Vianney Habarugira, PharmD, MSc ,Senior Project Officer, European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)EDCTP Africa Office
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Driving R&D in the Continent 13:15 – 13:30
– Catherine M. Jones, PhD, Guest Teacher, Department of Health Policy, The London School of Economics and Political Science
- Partnership with the academy 13:30 – 13:45
– African Academy of Sciences
- Production capacity 13:45 – 14:00
– Dr. Sheila Tamara Shawa, Sernior Program Officer at the African Union Commission under Health Systems, Disease & Nutrition in the Directorate of Health & Humanitarian Affairs
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Capitlizing on African Medicine Agency 12:10 – 13:30
– Alastair West, UNIDO
- Safety and security of healthcare product for the African population : Handling counterfeit and black market 13:30 – 13:45
– Nora HO TU NAM, Lawyer, IPvocate Africa
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Balancing healthcare priorities & industry 13:15 – 13:30
- Pharmaconomics & partnership contracts with industry 13:30 – 13:45
– Pr. Filipo Drago, Professor of Pharmacology Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania
- Health Technology Assessment as a decision tool 13:45 – 14:00
– Dr Dominic Nkhoma , BSoc, MSc, PhD, HEPU Deputy Director, Health Economics and Policy Engagement Theme Lead
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
2022
10 sessions
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- What has Covid-19 taught us and brought to light? 13:15 – 13:30
– Dr. Benjamin Djoudalbaye, Head, Division of Policy, Health Diplomacy and Communication, Africa CDC
- Good practices to prepare for future shocks related to new pandemic diseases & climate change 13:30 – 13:45
– Pr. Harvey Rubin, Professor of Medicine and Computer Science, University of Pennsylvania
- How to ensure health equity and access in the new healthcare realities? 13:45 – 14:00
– Dr Janet Michel, Lead Programme Evaluator, Global Health Mentorships
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- The crucial role of diagnostic & health monitoring for a better care of patients : lessons from past crisis 13:15 – 13:30
– Dr Paolo Lauriola, Scientific Responsible of the “Italian Network of Sentinel Physician for the Environment” (RIMSA) and Italian representative of the International Network of Public Health and Environmental Tracking (INPHET)
- Improving health and clinical diagnostic services on the continent : tools & norms 13:30 – 13:45
– Nqobile Ndlovu, CEO, ASLM (African Society for Laboratory Medicine)
- Health monitoring as a catalyst for innovation & R&D in Africa 13:45 – 14:00
– London School of Economics, Political Studies
– African Center for Economic Transformation - Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Lessons & Good practices from Research Hubs & Ecosystems in Health in the world 13:15 – 13:30
– EARTO – European Association of Research and Technology Organisations
– OECD Development Center
– Harvard School of Medecines - The role of digital health ecosystems for facilitating better health care and medical research 13:30 – 13:45
– Pr. Karl Stroetmann, Adj. Professor, School of Health Information Science, University of Victoria, BC, Canada
- Framework & reforms required for the establishment of sustainable, viable and responsive health systems 13:45 – 14:00
– Bjôrn Gerlach, Founding member of PAASP GmbH (Partnership for Assessment and Accreditation of Scientific Practice) and Chief Operational Officer
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of the Vaccine Research & Manufacturing capabilities in Africa 13:15 – 13:30
– Dr. Nicaise Ndembi, Chief Science Advisor , Africa CDC
- Africa’s vaccination need & monitoring of communicable diseases 13:30 – 13:45
– Dr. Nicaise Ndembi, Chief Science Advisor , Africa CDC
- Policies & Incentives to push forward local research ecosystems & vaccination programs & awareness campagnies 13:45 – 14:00
– Dr. Yahia Chebloune, Research Director, INRA
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of the Role of the Africa Medecine Agency 13:15 – 13:30
– Hilina Wassihun, Division of Health Systems, Diseases and Nutrition Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development African Union Commission
- Working toward the harmonization of African Health Regulatory Programs 13:30 – 13:45
– Janet Byaruhanga, Senior Programme Officer, Public Health at NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency
- African drugs for African people : how to ensure market access? 13:45 – 14:00
– Jean Baptiste Niekiema, Regional Adviser for Essential Medicines, EDM, WHO Regional Office for Africa
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Audit of the African Healthcare systems : Building the right foundations 13:15 – 13:30
– Dr. Ahmed Safwat, international consultant
- Balancing quality healthare systems & access 13:30 – 13:45
– Dr. Karl Fai, medical epidemiologist, global health management and leadership
- From the infrastructures to the regulatory through the Human resources : Ensuring the right ecosystem in healthcare 13:45 – 14:00
– Chiraz Bensemmane, founder, Pitch World Fast
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Boosting African Production and ensuring quality production in the continent 13:15 – 13:30
– Alastair West
- Tools & Framework to provide quality products & fight against counterfeit & black market 13:30 – 13:45
– WHO
- Regional & Continental Harmonization & cooperation for pharmaceutical inspection 13:45 – 14:00
– African Union Commission
– NEPAD - Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Access & Healthcare budgets : Rethinking the Economic Models 13:15 – 13:30
– Pr. Drago
– Pr. Francis Megerlin
– World Bank
– AUC - Role of Public & Private Sector in the healthcare systems in Africa 13:30 – 13:45
– WHO
– Thokozile Ruzvidzo, Director, Gender, Poverty and Social Policy, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) - Policies & Incentives to push forward local & international investment in Africa in Healthcare 13:45 – 14:00
– World Bank
– UNIDO
– UNECTAD
– OECD Development Center
– AfDB - Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of Africa Health Sector 13:15 – 13:30
– African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)
- African Projects in the Health Sector 13:30 – 13:45
– World Bank
– ABiQ
– Afrexibank - Building Cross country health projects in the era of AfCFTA 13:45 – 14:00
– AfCFTA Secretariat
– AfDB - Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Overview of the launched African Initiatives : healthcare services, production, human resources, health monitoring, research 12:10 – 13:00
– African Union Commission
- Discussion & experience sharing from the countries to build an independent & efficient healthcare system in Africa 13:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
2023
11 sessions
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Lessons learnt from Covid-19 & Ebola Crisis 13:15- 13:30
Merawi Aragaw, Ag. Head Division of Emergency Preparedness & Response, Africa CDC
- Community involvement and engagement for ensuring the continuity of strategies and health programs 13:30 – 13:45
Doris KIRIGIA, WHO expert on Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) , WHO Afro Region
Pr. Davidson Munodawafa, Professor, Community Medicine, Midlands State University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Zimbabwe & Visiting Professor, Global Health, School of Public Health, Thammassat University, Thailand.
- Strategies to better prepare for future shocks and maintaining results of Covid & Ebola crisis 13:45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of some Public Private Partnership on the continent in healthcare 13:15- 13:30
Dr. Babatunde OMILOLA, Manager Public Health, Nutrition and Social Protection, African Development Bank
- Best practices & framework for successful Public Private partnership in healthcare : models, lessons & trends 13:30-13:45
John SETTUMBA, Lecturer, Uganda Management Institute AfDB
- Africa’s need in partnership in healthcare (discussion) 13:45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of the AMRH initiative and centers of excellence & Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation 13:15- 13:30
AUDA-NEPAD
- Operationalising pharma manufacturing hubs in Africa 13:30 – 13:45
Karim Karaki, acting head – economic recovery transformation, European Center for Development Policy Management (ECDPM)
- The RECs as a catalyst for building regional hubs and cooperation 13:45-14:00
Dr Ibrahim Issa Sidi, director of studies & planning, OCEAC
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of the PMPA 13:15- 13:30
Chimwemwe Chamdimba, Head of Health, AUDA-NEPAD
- Framework and policies needed for the industrialisation in the healthcare sector 13:30 – 13:45
Maureen Mackintosh , Emeritus Professor of Economics, School of Social Sciences and Global Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, The Open University
- Role of partnership for building capacity to strengthen African Healthcare value chain 13:45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of Health spendings in Africa and impact on programs 13:15- 13:30
David Bishai, Professor and Director University of Hong Kong School of Public Health
- Good practices in planning, evaluation and performance monitoring of health programs 13:30-13:45
Dr Francisco Katayama , coordinator Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation (PBM) ,WHO Regional Office for Africa
Lloyd Masomera, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, WHO Regional Office for Africa
- Introduction of new strategies and technologies for program optimization and better results of access and performance 13:45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Best practices in collecting, analyzing and interpreting information on health costs, budgets and financing 13:15- 13:30
Pr. David Epstein, professor, Health Economics, University of Granada, Spain
- Use of HTA & technologies for optimized resources and budgets.13:30 – 13:45
- Economic Models for best health programs outcomes: case studies 13:45-14:00
Pr. Filipo Drago, Professor of clinical pharmacology, Chairman, Centre for Research and Consultancy in Drug Regulatory Affairs and HTA (CERD), university of Canatania, Italy
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of Access to Health in Africa and road to UHC 13:15- 13:30
- Health pillars to improve access to Health 13:30-13:45
Dr. Janet Michel, Executive Director, Global Health Mentorship
- Framework, best practices & KPI for access to health 13:45-14:00
Julius Mugwagwa PhD, FHEA, Associate Professor, Innovation and Development, Thematic Director, Global Health, UCL Global Governance Institute, Programme Leader, Master’s of Public Administration (MPA), University College London (UCL)
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of Access to Health in Africa and road to UHC 13:15- 13:30
- Health pillars to improve access to Health 13:30-13:45
Dr. Janet Michel, Executive Director, Global Health Mentorship
- Framework, best practices & KPI for access to health 13:45-14:00
Julius Mugwagwa PhD, FHEA, Associate Professor, Innovation and Development, Thematic Director, Global Health, UCL Global Governance Institute, Programme Leader, Master’s of Public Administration (MPA), University College London (UCL)
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Health in Africa’s regiona
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Southern world-regionalisms: The place of health in nine African regional economic communities’ 13:15- 13:30
Professor Nicola Yeates, Chair of Social Policy, School of Social Sciences and Global Studies, The Open University, UK
- Framework and policies for greater cooperation & harmonisation in the regions through the RECs . 13:30-13:45
Slim Belkessam, public health consultant
- RECs, instrumental communities for UHCs and health access across national borders 13:45-14:00
UNECA
Susan Babirye, Department of Health Policy Planning and Management, School of Public Health, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda - Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Southern world-regionalisms: The place of health in nine African regional economic communities’ 13:15- 13:30
Professor Nicola Yeates, Chair of Social Policy, School of Social Sciences and Global Studies, The Open University, UK
- Framework and policies for greater cooperation & harmonisation in the regions through the RECs . 13:30-13:45
Slim Belkessam, public health consultant
- RECs, instrumental communities for UHCs and health access across national borders 13:45-14:00
UNECA
Susan Babirye, Department of Health Policy Planning and Management, School of Public Health, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda - Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of disease burden in Africa 13:15- 13:30
Africa CDC
- Global epidemiological surveillance standards for current & future epidemies. 13:30-13:45
WHO Afro
- Evaluation of epidemiolocal surveillance systems to ensure best care and preparation , best practices 13:45-14:00
S B Thacker, Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
2024
8 sessions
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- The Pillars of Cost Effectiveness 13:15- 14:00
Dr. Ricardo Calderón, Physician Executive, Educator & Global Health Expert
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Importance of Digital Innovations and Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases & NCDs in Africa 13:15- 13:30
- Current & Future Landscape: Emerging Trends in Point-of-Care Diagnostics for African Health Systems 13:30-13:45
- Addressing Health Disparities: The Impact of Point-of-Care Diagnostics in Rural Africa and cost 13-45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Foundations of AI in Public Health: A Roadmap for Africa 13:15- 13:30
Michael Zimba, D.Eng, Executive Dean of Malawi Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Building Data Literacy for Effective Implementation of AI in African Health Systems 13:30-13:45
- Collaborative Approaches: Partnerships in AI for Public Health Advancements in Africa 13-45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of Telemedicine’s Journey and Future Prospects in African Healthcare 13:15- 13:30
Izhar Mahdjoub, Consultant University Lecturer in Digital Health transformation.
- Integrating Telemedicine and Wearables into African Health Policies 13:30-13:45
- Impacting Health Monitoring and Management in African Communities 13-45-14:00
Dr. Adam M. SELAMNIA, Co-founder – Strategic & Business Development Director , NIUM (Luxembourg) & expert Movement Health
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Current Advances and Ongoing Studies in Clinical Research for African Populations 13:15- 13:30
- Regulatory frameworks to encourage Africa research and adoption of personalized medicine in Africa 13:30-13:45
- Fostering Collaboration: Advancing Tailored Medicine through Partnerships in Clinical Research and Driving Localized Research Initiatives in Africa 13-45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Current Landscape: Overview of Medical Device Manufacturing in Africa 13:15- 13:30
- Regulatory Considerations: Navigating Compliance and Quality Standards 13:30-13:45
- Investment Opportunities and Capacity Building for Sustainable Local Medical Device Manufacturing Ventures in Africa 13-45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Applying OneHealth to AMR in Diverse Environments 13:15- 13:30
- Collaboration Across Sectors: Partnerships in OneHealth Initiatives 13:30-13:45
- Global Policies and Frameworks: OneHealth’s Role in Shaping AMR Strategies 13-45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Community Health Workers as First Responders: Case Studies in Effective Emergency Preparedness 13:15- 13:30
- Building Resilient Communities: Civil Society Initiatives in Climate Resilience and Community Health Worker Capacity Building 13:30-13:45
- Civil Society’s Integrated Approach to Public Engagement, Policy Influence, and Multi-Sectoral Advocacy for Health Resilience 13-45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
2020
3 sessions
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experience of the participating countries: health systems, private / public role, pricing policy, reimbursement and healthcare costs 12:05 – 13:00
- Access to universal healthcare 13:00 – 13:15
Dr Juliet Nabyonga, Team Leader for Health Financing and Investment, WHO Africa
- Cost of care and cost of health 13:15 – 13:30
David Epstein PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Applied Economics, University of Granada, Spain
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 13:30 – 14:00
- Conclusion 14:00
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experience of the participating countries: health standards in place, audit in place 12:05 – 13:00
- How to ensure the quality of care in services and structures over the long term 13:00 – 13:30
Dr. Osama Salamah, Chief Executive Officer, Board Member, Corporate Secretary, and Treasurer, Human Health Education and Research Foundation
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 13:30 – 14:00
- Conclusion 14:00
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experience of the participating countries: ehealth policy, role of eHealth in the health system, ehealth and its tools put in place 12:05 – 13:00
- Implementation of eHealth strategy and action plan 13:00 – 13:15
Dr. Ahmed Safwat, international consultant
- Role and tools of eHealth 13:15 – 13:30
Izhar Mahjoub, eHealth consultant
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 13:30 – 14:00
- Conclusion 14:00
2021
9 sessions
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experience of the participating countries 12:05 – 13:00
- Awareness campaigns & vaccination 13:00 – 13:15
- Corona virus vs communicable diseases : How to avoid going backwards and build on the existing? 13:15 – 13:30
Dr. Yahia Chebloune, PhD, HDR, Research Director, Laboratoire Pathogénèse et Vaccination Lentivirales
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 13:30 – 14:00
- Conclusion 14:00
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experience of the participating countries 12:05 – 13:00
- Infrastructures & value chain 13:00 – 13:15
Dr Margaret Agama-Anyetei, Head of the Health, Nutrition and Population Division of the African Union Department for Social Affairs.
- Accessibility & cooperation 13:15 – 13:30
Alastair West, Lead Pharmaceutical Industry Expert, UNIDO
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 13:30 – 14:00
- Conclusion 14:00
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experience of the participating countries 12:05 – 13:00
- Homologation & regulation 13:00 – 13:15
Stanislav Kniazkiov, Technical Officer for regulation of medical products, WHO Afro
- Quality, safety & traceability 13:15 – 13:30
June Madete, Biomedical Engineer in Kenya & senior lecturer at Kenyatta University
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 13:30 – 14:00
- Conclusion 14:00
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experience of the participating countries 12:05 – 13:00
- Healthcare standards : The essential steps to the ultimate goall 13:15 – 13:30
Dr. Ahmed Safwat, international expert
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 13:30 – 14:00
- Conclusion 14:00
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experience of the participating countries 12:05 – 13:00
- How to educate & involve the patient 13:00 – 13:15
Dr. Adelard Kakune, Africa CDC
- Innovation, price, treatment : how to balance to ensure access? 13:15 – 13:30
Lucia Gozzo, MD, Clinical Pharmacologist
David Epstein, Associate professor, Department of Applied Economics, University of Granada, Spain - Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 13:30 – 14:00
- Conclusion 14:00
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experience of the participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of the infrastructures & research projects on the continent 13:15 – 13:30
– Dr. Margaret Agama-Anyetei, Ag. Director Of Health And Humanitarian Affairs Directorate, African Union Commission
- Building the human capacities on the continent 13:30 – 13:45
– Dr. Yukari C. Manabe, MD, FIDSA, Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Associate Director of Global Health Research and Innovation, Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health
- Building a network for clinical research & partnership on the continent 13:45 – 14:00
– Jean Marie Vianney Habarugira, PharmD, MSc ,Senior Project Officer, European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)EDCTP Africa Office
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:05
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Driving R&D in the Continent 13:15 – 13:30
– Catherine M. Jones, PhD, Guest Teacher, Department of Health Policy, The London School of Economics and Political Science
- Partnership with the academy 13:30 – 13:45
– African Academy of Sciences
- Production capacity 13:45 – 14:00
– Dr. Sheila Tamara Shawa, Sernior Program Officer at the African Union Commission under Health Systems, Disease & Nutrition in the Directorate of Health & Humanitarian Affairs
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Capitlizing on African Medicine Agency 12:10 – 13:30
– Alastair West, UNIDO
- Safety and security of healthcare product for the African population : Handling counterfeit and black market 13:30 – 13:45
– Nora HO TU NAM, Lawyer, IPvocate Africa
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Balancing healthcare priorities & industry 13:15 – 13:30
- Pharmaconomics & partnership contracts with industry 13:30 – 13:45
– Pr. Filipo Drago, Professor of Pharmacology Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania
- Health Technology Assessment as a decision tool 13:45 – 14:00
– Dr Dominic Nkhoma , BSoc, MSc, PhD, HEPU Deputy Director, Health Economics and Policy Engagement Theme Lead
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
2022
10 sessions
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- What has Covid-19 taught us and brought to light? 13:15 – 13:30
– Dr. Benjamin Djoudalbaye, Head, Division of Policy, Health Diplomacy and Communication, Africa CDC
- Good practices to prepare for future shocks related to new pandemic diseases & climate change 13:30 – 13:45
– Pr. Harvey Rubin, Professor of Medicine and Computer Science, University of Pennsylvania
- How to ensure health equity and access in the new healthcare realities? 13:45 – 14:00
– Dr Janet Michel, Lead Programme Evaluator, Global Health Mentorships
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- The crucial role of diagnostic & health monitoring for a better care of patients : lessons from past crisis 13:15 – 13:30
– Dr Paolo Lauriola, Scientific Responsible of the “Italian Network of Sentinel Physician for the Environment” (RIMSA) and Italian representative of the International Network of Public Health and Environmental Tracking (INPHET)
- Improving health and clinical diagnostic services on the continent : tools & norms 13:30 – 13:45
– Nqobile Ndlovu, CEO, ASLM (African Society for Laboratory Medicine)
- Health monitoring as a catalyst for innovation & R&D in Africa 13:45 – 14:00
– London School of Economics, Political Studies
– African Center for Economic Transformation - Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Lessons & Good practices from Research Hubs & Ecosystems in Health in the world 13:15 – 13:30
– EARTO – European Association of Research and Technology Organisations
– OECD Development Center
– Harvard School of Medecines - The role of digital health ecosystems for facilitating better health care and medical research 13:30 – 13:45
– Pr. Karl Stroetmann, Adj. Professor, School of Health Information Science, University of Victoria, BC, Canada
- Framework & reforms required for the establishment of sustainable, viable and responsive health systems 13:45 – 14:00
– Bjôrn Gerlach, Founding member of PAASP GmbH (Partnership for Assessment and Accreditation of Scientific Practice) and Chief Operational Officer
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of the Vaccine Research & Manufacturing capabilities in Africa 13:15 – 13:30
– Dr. Nicaise Ndembi, Chief Science Advisor , Africa CDC
- Africa’s vaccination need & monitoring of communicable diseases 13:30 – 13:45
– Dr. Nicaise Ndembi, Chief Science Advisor , Africa CDC
- Policies & Incentives to push forward local research ecosystems & vaccination programs & awareness campagnies 13:45 – 14:00
– Dr. Yahia Chebloune, Research Director, INRA
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of the Role of the Africa Medecine Agency 13:15 – 13:30
– Hilina Wassihun, Division of Health Systems, Diseases and Nutrition Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development African Union Commission
- Working toward the harmonization of African Health Regulatory Programs 13:30 – 13:45
– Janet Byaruhanga, Senior Programme Officer, Public Health at NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency
- African drugs for African people : how to ensure market access? 13:45 – 14:00
– Jean Baptiste Niekiema, Regional Adviser for Essential Medicines, EDM, WHO Regional Office for Africa
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Audit of the African Healthcare systems : Building the right foundations 13:15 – 13:30
– Dr. Ahmed Safwat, international consultant
- Balancing quality healthare systems & access 13:30 – 13:45
– Dr. Karl Fai, medical epidemiologist, global health management and leadership
- From the infrastructures to the regulatory through the Human resources : Ensuring the right ecosystem in healthcare 13:45 – 14:00
– Chiraz Bensemmane, founder, Pitch World Fast
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Boosting African Production and ensuring quality production in the continent 13:15 – 13:30
– Alastair West
- Tools & Framework to provide quality products & fight against counterfeit & black market 13:30 – 13:45
– WHO
- Regional & Continental Harmonization & cooperation for pharmaceutical inspection 13:45 – 14:00
– African Union Commission
– NEPAD - Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Access & Healthcare budgets : Rethinking the Economic Models 13:15 – 13:30
– Pr. Drago
– Pr. Francis Megerlin
– World Bank
– AUC - Role of Public & Private Sector in the healthcare systems in Africa 13:30 – 13:45
– WHO
– Thokozile Ruzvidzo, Director, Gender, Poverty and Social Policy, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) - Policies & Incentives to push forward local & international investment in Africa in Healthcare 13:45 – 14:00
– World Bank
– UNIDO
– UNECTAD
– OECD Development Center
– AfDB - Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of Africa Health Sector 13:15 – 13:30
– African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)
- African Projects in the Health Sector 13:30 – 13:45
– World Bank
– ABiQ
– Afrexibank - Building Cross country health projects in the era of AfCFTA 13:45 – 14:00
– AfCFTA Secretariat
– AfDB - Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Overview of the launched African Initiatives : healthcare services, production, human resources, health monitoring, research 12:10 – 13:00
– African Union Commission
- Discussion & experience sharing from the countries to build an independent & efficient healthcare system in Africa 13:00 – 14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
2023
11 sessions
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Lessons learnt from Covid-19 & Ebola Crisis 13:15- 13:30
Merawi Aragaw, Ag. Head Division of Emergency Preparedness & Response, Africa CDC
- Community involvement and engagement for ensuring the continuity of strategies and health programs 13:30 – 13:45
Doris KIRIGIA, WHO expert on Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) , WHO Afro Region
Pr. Davidson Munodawafa, Professor, Community Medicine, Midlands State University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Zimbabwe & Visiting Professor, Global Health, School of Public Health, Thammassat University, Thailand.
- Strategies to better prepare for future shocks and maintaining results of Covid & Ebola crisis 13:45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of some Public Private Partnership on the continent in healthcare 13:15- 13:30
Dr. Babatunde OMILOLA, Manager Public Health, Nutrition and Social Protection, African Development Bank
- Best practices & framework for successful Public Private partnership in healthcare : models, lessons & trends 13:30-13:45
John SETTUMBA, Lecturer, Uganda Management Institute AfDB
- Africa’s need in partnership in healthcare (discussion) 13:45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of the AMRH initiative and centers of excellence & Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation 13:15- 13:30
AUDA-NEPAD
- Operationalising pharma manufacturing hubs in Africa 13:30 – 13:45
Karim Karaki, acting head – economic recovery transformation, European Center for Development Policy Management (ECDPM)
- The RECs as a catalyst for building regional hubs and cooperation 13:45-14:00
Dr Ibrahim Issa Sidi, director of studies & planning, OCEAC
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of the PMPA 13:15- 13:30
Chimwemwe Chamdimba, Head of Health, AUDA-NEPAD
- Framework and policies needed for the industrialisation in the healthcare sector 13:30 – 13:45
Maureen Mackintosh , Emeritus Professor of Economics, School of Social Sciences and Global Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, The Open University
- Role of partnership for building capacity to strengthen African Healthcare value chain 13:45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of Health spendings in Africa and impact on programs 13:15- 13:30
David Bishai, Professor and Director University of Hong Kong School of Public Health
- Good practices in planning, evaluation and performance monitoring of health programs 13:30-13:45
Dr Francisco Katayama , coordinator Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation (PBM) ,WHO Regional Office for Africa
Lloyd Masomera, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, WHO Regional Office for Africa
- Introduction of new strategies and technologies for program optimization and better results of access and performance 13:45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Best practices in collecting, analyzing and interpreting information on health costs, budgets and financing 13:15- 13:30
Pr. David Epstein, professor, Health Economics, University of Granada, Spain
- Use of HTA & technologies for optimized resources and budgets.13:30 – 13:45
- Economic Models for best health programs outcomes: case studies 13:45-14:00
Pr. Filipo Drago, Professor of clinical pharmacology, Chairman, Centre for Research and Consultancy in Drug Regulatory Affairs and HTA (CERD), university of Canatania, Italy
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of Access to Health in Africa and road to UHC 13:15- 13:30
- Health pillars to improve access to Health 13:30-13:45
Dr. Janet Michel, Executive Director, Global Health Mentorship
- Framework, best practices & KPI for access to health 13:45-14:00
Julius Mugwagwa PhD, FHEA, Associate Professor, Innovation and Development, Thematic Director, Global Health, UCL Global Governance Institute, Programme Leader, Master’s of Public Administration (MPA), University College London (UCL)
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of Access to Health in Africa and road to UHC 13:15- 13:30
- Health pillars to improve access to Health 13:30-13:45
Dr. Janet Michel, Executive Director, Global Health Mentorship
- Framework, best practices & KPI for access to health 13:45-14:00
Julius Mugwagwa PhD, FHEA, Associate Professor, Innovation and Development, Thematic Director, Global Health, UCL Global Governance Institute, Programme Leader, Master’s of Public Administration (MPA), University College London (UCL)
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Health in Africa’s regiona
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Southern world-regionalisms: The place of health in nine African regional economic communities’ 13:15- 13:30
Professor Nicola Yeates, Chair of Social Policy, School of Social Sciences and Global Studies, The Open University, UK
- Framework and policies for greater cooperation & harmonisation in the regions through the RECs . 13:30-13:45
Slim Belkessam, public health consultant
- RECs, instrumental communities for UHCs and health access across national borders 13:45-14:00
UNECA
Susan Babirye, Department of Health Policy Planning and Management, School of Public Health, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda - Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Southern world-regionalisms: The place of health in nine African regional economic communities’ 13:15- 13:30
Professor Nicola Yeates, Chair of Social Policy, School of Social Sciences and Global Studies, The Open University, UK
- Framework and policies for greater cooperation & harmonisation in the regions through the RECs . 13:30-13:45
Slim Belkessam, public health consultant
- RECs, instrumental communities for UHCs and health access across national borders 13:45-14:00
UNECA
Susan Babirye, Department of Health Policy Planning and Management, School of Public Health, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda - Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of disease burden in Africa 13:15- 13:30
Africa CDC
- Global epidemiological surveillance standards for current & future epidemies. 13:30-13:45
WHO Afro
- Evaluation of epidemiolocal surveillance systems to ensure best care and preparation , best practices 13:45-14:00
S B Thacker, Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
2024
8 sessions
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- The Pillars of Cost Effectiveness 13:15- 14:00
Dr. Ricardo Calderón, Physician Executive, Educator & Global Health Expert
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Importance of Digital Innovations and Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases & NCDs in Africa 13:15- 13:30
- Current & Future Landscape: Emerging Trends in Point-of-Care Diagnostics for African Health Systems 13:30-13:45
- Addressing Health Disparities: The Impact of Point-of-Care Diagnostics in Rural Africa and cost 13-45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Foundations of AI in Public Health: A Roadmap for Africa 13:15- 13:30
Michael Zimba, D.Eng, Executive Dean of Malawi Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Building Data Literacy for Effective Implementation of AI in African Health Systems 13:30-13:45
- Collaborative Approaches: Partnerships in AI for Public Health Advancements in Africa 13-45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Overview of Telemedicine’s Journey and Future Prospects in African Healthcare 13:15- 13:30
Izhar Mahdjoub, Consultant University Lecturer in Digital Health transformation.
- Integrating Telemedicine and Wearables into African Health Policies 13:30-13:45
- Impacting Health Monitoring and Management in African Communities 13-45-14:00
Dr. Adam M. SELAMNIA, Co-founder – Strategic & Business Development Director , NIUM (Luxembourg) & expert Movement Health
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Current Advances and Ongoing Studies in Clinical Research for African Populations 13:15- 13:30
- Regulatory frameworks to encourage Africa research and adoption of personalized medicine in Africa 13:30-13:45
- Fostering Collaboration: Advancing Tailored Medicine through Partnerships in Clinical Research and Driving Localized Research Initiatives in Africa 13-45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Current Landscape: Overview of Medical Device Manufacturing in Africa 13:15- 13:30
- Regulatory Considerations: Navigating Compliance and Quality Standards 13:30-13:45
- Investment Opportunities and Capacity Building for Sustainable Local Medical Device Manufacturing Ventures in Africa 13-45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Applying OneHealth to AMR in Diverse Environments 13:15- 13:30
- Collaboration Across Sectors: Partnerships in OneHealth Initiatives 13:30-13:45
- Global Policies and Frameworks: OneHealth’s Role in Shaping AMR Strategies 13-45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 – 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 – 13:15
- Community Health Workers as First Responders: Case Studies in Effective Emergency Preparedness 13:15- 13:30
- Building Resilient Communities: Civil Society Initiatives in Climate Resilience and Community Health Worker Capacity Building 13:30-13:45
- Civil Society’s Integrated Approach to Public Engagement, Policy Influence, and Multi-Sectoral Advocacy for Health Resilience 13-45-14:00
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
Past speakers
Recurring voices from WHO, the African Union, and partner institutions across the four-year run.
Dr. Margaret Agama-Anyetei
Head, Health, Nutrition & Population, African
Stanislav Kniazkiov
Technical Officer for regulation of medical
June Madete
Biomedical Engineer & senior lecturer, Kenyatta
Ossama Salamah
CEO, Human Health Education and Research
Dr. Ahmed Safwat
International healthcare quality consultant; board member,
David Epstein
Associate Professor, Applied Economics, University of
Dr. Juliet Nabyonga
Team Leader, Health Financing & Investment,
Prof. Dr. Karl A. Stroetmann
Empirica Communication & Technology Research
Izhar Mahjoub
HIMSS EMRAM North Africa; founder, ATH
Dr. Yahia Chebloune
Research Director, Laboratoire Pathogénèse et Vaccination
Countries in the room
Ministries and delegations that have taken part since 2020.
Algeria
Burkina Faso
Botswana
Cameroon
Djibouti
Egypt
Ivory Coast
Kenya
Namibia
Togo
Tunisia
Senegal
Mauritius
Rwanda
