Africa Healthcare Webinars 2026

Reimagining Africa's
Health Systems

Innovation, Integration & Interdependence — a year-long monthly

series connecting Africa’s healthcare leaders, policymakers and

innovators.

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About the Series

Transforming
Healthcare Across the
Continent

This landmark webinar series brings together Africa’s brightest minds in health — exploring how innovation, integrated systems,and cross-border collaboration can drive lasting, generational change.

Universal Health Coverage

Building sustainable financing models across 54 nations for equitable care

Digital Health Innovation

Leveraging technology and data to transform primary care delivery

Cross-Border Collaboration

Integrating health systems for resilient, continent-wide outcomes

Policy & Governance

Data-driven approaches to health system leadership and reform

United by a Common Goal

One continent, 54 countries, and a shared vision for a healthier future 

for every African citizen.

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Upcoming Speakers

Past Speakers

Pr. Karl Stroetmann
Adj. Professor, School of Health Information Science, University of Victoria, BC, Canada
Adj. Professor, School of Health Information Science, University of Victoria, BC, Canada
Dr. Benjamin Djoudalbaye
Head of Policy, Health Diplomacy & Communication Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
Head of Policy, Health Diplomacy & Communication Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
Pr. Harvey Rubin
Professor of Medicine and Computer Science, University of Pennsylvania
Professor of Medicine and Computer Science, University of Pennsylvania
Dr Janet Michel
Lead Programme Evaluator · Global Health Mentorships
Lead Programme Evaluator · Global Health Mentorships
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)
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)
Nqobile Ndlovu
CEO, ASLM (African Society for Laboratory Medicine)
CEO, ASLM (African Society for Laboratory Medicine)
Björn Gerlach
Founding member of PAASP GmbH (Partnership for Assessment and Accreditation of Scientific Practice) and Chief Operational Officer
Founding member of PAASP GmbH (Partnership for Assessment and Accreditation of Scientific Practice) and Chief Operational Officer
Dr. Nicaise Ndembi
Chief Science Advisor , Africa CDC
Chief Science Advisor , Africa CDC
Dr. Yahia Chebloune
Research Director, INRA
Research Director, INRA
Dr. Ahmed Safwat
International consultant
International consultant
Dr. Karl Fai
medical epidemiologist, global health management and leadership expert
medical epidemiologist, global health management and leadership expert
Catherine M. Jones, PhD
Guest Teacher, Department of Health Policy, The London School of Economics and Political Science
Guest Teacher, Department of Health Policy, The London School of Economics and Political Science
Dr. Margaret
Agama-Anyetei
 Head of the Health, Nutrition and Population Division of the African Union Department for Social Affairs
 Head of the Health, Nutrition and Population Division of the African Union Department for Social Affairs
Alastair West
Lead Pharmaceutical Industry Expert, UNIDO
Lead Pharmaceutical Industry Expert, UNIDO
Dr. Yukari C. Manabe
Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Associate Director of Global Health Research and Innovation, Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health
Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Associate Director of Global Health Research and Innovation, Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health
Jean Marie Vianney Habarugira
Senior Project Officer, European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)EDCTP Africa Office
Senior Project Officer, European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)EDCTP Africa Office
Pr. Filippo Drago
Professor of Pharmacology Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania
Professor of Pharmacology Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania
Dr Dominic Nkhoma
HEPU Deputy Director, Health Economics and Policy Engagement Theme Lead
HEPU Deputy Director, Health Economics and Policy Engagement Theme Lead
Nora HO TU NAM
Lawyer, IPvocate Africa
Lawyer, IPvocate Africa
Dr. Sheila Tamara Shawa,
Senior Program Officer at the African Union Commission under Health Systems, Disease & Nutrition in the Directorate of Health & Humanitarian Affairs
Senior Program Officer at the African Union Commission under Health Systems, Disease & Nutrition in the Directorate of Health & Humanitarian Affairs
Dr.Mouta Djourab
Permanent research professor at the University of N'Djamena
Khanyisile Nkuku
Medical device & IVD Registeration Officer SAHPRA
Anselme Vodounhessi
Lead Specilaist, Froum for Agriculture Research in Arica (FARA)
Dr.Barnabes Yebpah
Community Health Specialist Africa CDC

Integrating Precision Medicine and Genomics into Public Health in Africa

Wednesday, December 16th , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT

⏰ 11:00am – 2:30pm GMT

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12pm – 12.10pm

Welcoming speech from the organisers

Opening

12:10 – 1.15pm

Sharing of experiences from participating countries

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1:15pm – 1:30pm

Genomics and Innovation: Opportunities and Current Gaps

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1:30pm – 1:45pm

Access to Innovation: Ensuring Equity in Precision Medicine

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1:45pm – 2:00pm

From Research to Routine Care: Integrating Genomics into Public Health System

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2.00pm – 2.30pm

Discussion & suggestion of a working plan

Closing

The “Climate-Resilient” Health System

Wednesday, November 18th , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT

⏰ 11:00am – 2:30pm GMT

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12pm – 12.10pm

Welcoming speech from the organisers

Opening

12:10 – 1.15pm

Sharing of experiences from participating countries

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1:15pm – 1:30pm

The Solar-Powered Hospital: Ending the Grid Dependency

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1:30pm – 1:45pm

Digital Early Warning Systems: Predicting the Next Outbreak moving towards "Preemptive Healthcare."

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1:45pm – 2:00pm

Green Health Finance: Accessing Global Climate Funds for Healthcare

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2.00pm – 2.30pm

Discussion & suggestion of a working plan

Closing

Bridging the Brain Drain with “Brain Gain”: Using VR and Simulation to
Fast-Track Healthcare Worker Training in Africa

Wednesday, October 21st , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT

⏰ 11:00am – 2:30pm GMT

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12pm – 12.10pm

Welcoming speech from the organisers

Opening

12:10 – 1.15pm

Sharing of experiences from participating countries

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1:15pm – 1:30pm

Understanding the Brain Drain Challenge in Healthcare

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1:30pm – 1:45pm

rom Brain Drain to Brain Gain: The Virtual Medical School & VR-Based Training Model ▪ Dr. Roopa Dhatt, MD, MPA

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1:45pm – 2:00pm

Building the Ecosystem: Partnerships, Accreditation, and Scale

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2.00pm – 2.30pm

Discussion & suggestion of a working plan

Closing

Tackling Non-Communicable Diseases

Wednesday, September 23rd , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT

⏰ 11:00am – 2:30pm GMT

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12pm – 12.10pm

Welcoming speech from the organisers

Opening

12:10 – 1.15pm

Sharing of experiences from participating countries

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1.15pm – 1.30pm

revention and Early Detection Programs: Initiatives aimed at reducing the burden of NCDs through proactive measures. o Kingsley K Akinroye, Nigerian Heart Foundation

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1.30pm – 1.45pm

Integrating NCD Care into Primary Health Systems: Strategies to manage NCDs within existing healthcare frameworks. • Mary Nyamongo, Founder/Director, African Institute for Health and Development (AIHD); Chair, NCD Alliance Kenya

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1.45pm – 2.00pm

Community-Based Interventions: Engaging communities in NCD prevention and management efforts. • Kwanele Asante (Ms), Lawyer & Bioethicist, Co-Founder PxP Africa, Member: WHO Civil Society Working Group On Noncommunicable Diseases

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2.00pm – 2.30pm

Discussion & suggestion of a working plan

Closing

The Rise of Local MedTech: Regulating and Financing Indigenous
Medical Device Manufacturing

Wednesday, July 15th , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT

⏰ 11:00am – 2:30pm GMT

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12:00pm – 12:10pm

Welcoming Speech from the Organizers

Opening

12:10 – 1.15pm

Sharing of experiences from participating countries

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1.15pm – 1.30pm

The African MedTech Landscape: Market Trends, Disease Burdens, and Local Gaps. • Dr Andrew Mkwashi ,Senior Research Associate - HealthTech & Regulatory Science RSS Core Methodologist, NIHR Innovation Observatory

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1:15pm – 1:30pm

The Regulatory Fast-Track: Compliance and Harmonization under AMA

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1:30pm – 1:45pm

Financing the Factory: Strategic Investment and Blended Finance for MedTech

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2.00pm – 2.30pm

Discussion & suggestion of a working plan

Closing

Vaccine Distribution and Equity

Wednesday, July 1st , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT

⏰ 11:00am – 2:30pm GMT

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12pm – 12.10pm

Welcoming speech from the organisers

Opening

12:10 – 1.15pm

Sharing of experiences from participating countries

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1.15pm – 1.30pm

Overview of Vaccine production & distribution in Africa o Asmaa Fouad, Head of the Central Administration of Biological and Innovative Products at the Egyptian Drug Authority,

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1.30pm – 1.45pm

Strategies for efficient vaccine storage, transportation, and delivery to underserved areas. o Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, Coordinator Africa Health Budget Network

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1.45pm – 2.00pm

ommunity engagement, Training healthcare workers and developing local expertise to manage vaccination campaigns effectively. o Caroline Mubaira, Public Health Specialist and Epidemiologist

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2.00pm – 2.30pm

Discussion & suggestion of a working plan

Closing

Value Based Care : Transitioning from Volume to Outcomes in African
Health Systems

Wednesday, June 24th , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT

⏰ 11:00am – 2:30pm GMT

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12:00pm – 12:10pm

Welcoming Speech

Opening

12:10pm – 1:15pm

Sharing of Experiences from Participating Countries

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1:15pm – 1:30pm

Defining "Value" in the African Context: Quality, Equity, and Cost. o Dr. Mories Atoki, CEO, ABC Health

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1:30pm – 1:45pm

The Integrated Practice Unit (IPU): Organizing Care Around the Condition

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1:45pm – 2:00pm

Innovative Payment Models: Bundled Payments and Risk-Adjusted Capitation o Prof. Shabir Moosa, Associate Professor, University of the Witwatersrand

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2.00pm – 2.30pm

Discussion & suggestion of a working plan

Closing

Sovereign Health: Leveraging Blended Finance and Diaspora Bonds for
Health Infrastructure

Wednesday, May 6th , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT

⏰ 11:00am – 2:30pm GMT

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12:00pm – 12:10pm

Welcoming Speech

Opening

12:10pm – 1:15pm

Sharing of Experiences from Participating Countries

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1:15pm – 1:30pm

The Blended Finance Blueprint: De-risking Health Infrastructure ▪ Chiraz Bensemmane, CEO, Pitch World Fast

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1:30pm – 2:00pm

Harnessing Diaspora Bonds: Converting Remittances into Medical Assets, Strategies for structuring bonds ▪ Sonia Plaza, Senior Economist, World Bank

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2.00pm – 2.30pm

Discussion & suggestion of a working plan

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2.30pm

Conclusion

Closing

Health Financing and Investment

Wednesday, January 21st , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT

⏰ 11:00am – 2:30pm GMT

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12pm – 12.10pm

Welcoming speech from the organisers

Opening

12:10 – 1.15pm

Sharing of experiences from participating countries

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1.15pm – 1.40pm

Innovative Financing Models: Exploring new approaches to fund healthcare initiatives sustainably. ▪ Chiraz Bensemmane, CEO, Pitch World Fast

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1.40pm – 2.00pm

Public-Private Partnerships: Collaborations to enhance healthcare infrastructure and service delivery. ▪ Nasser Messaoud, Managing Director, Concept Realisation

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2.00pm – 2.30pm

Discussion & suggestion of a working plan

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2.30pm

Conclusion

Closing