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
- Role of the African Medicines Agency — Hilina Wassihun, African Union Commission
- Harmonizing regulatory programs — Janet Byaruhanga, NEPAD
- Market access for African drugs — Jean Baptiste Niekiema, WHO Afro
- Auditing African healthcare systems — Dr. Ahmed Safwat, international consultant
- Balancing quality healthcare and access — Dr. Karl Fai, global health management
- Building the right ecosystem — Chiraz Bensemmane, founder, Pitch World Fast
- Boosting production and quality on the continent — Alastair West, UNIDO
- Regional and continental harmonization — African Union Commission, NEPAD
- Rethinking economic models for healthcare budgets — Pr. Drago, Pr. Megerlin, World Bank
- Public vs. private sector roles — Thokozile Ruzvidzo, UNECA
- Local and international investment incentives — World Bank, UNIDO, AfDB
- Overview of Africa’s health sector — African Center for Economic Transformation
- Cross-country health projects under AfCFTA — AfCFTA Secretariat, AfDB
- Overview of launched African healthcare initiatives — African Union Commission
2023
11 sessions
- Lessons from Covid-19 and Ebola — Merawi Aragaw, Africa CDC
- Community engagement for continuity of health programs — Doris Kirigia, WHO Afro
- Overview of PPPs on the continent — Dr. Babatunde Omilola, African Development Bank
- Best practices and framework for PPPs — John Settumba, Uganda Management Institute
- The AMRH initiative and centres of excellence — AUDA-NEPAD
- Operationalising pharma manufacturing hubs — Karim Karaki, ECDPM
- RECs as a catalyst for regional cooperation — Dr. Ibrahim Issa Sidi, OCEAC
- Overview of the PMPA — Chimwemwe Chamdimba, AUDA-NEPAD
- Framework for industrialisation in healthcare — Maureen Mackintosh, The Open University
- Health spending and program impact — David Bishai, University of Hong Kong
- Planning and performance monitoring practices — WHO Regional Office for Africa
- Analysing health costs and budgets — Pr. David Epstein, University of Granada
- Economic models for health outcomes — Pr. Filipo Drago, University of Catania
- Africa’s road to Universal Health Coverage — session overview
- Framework and KPIs for access to health — Julius Mugwagwa, UCL Global Governance Institute
- Africa’s research ecosystems and networks — Chiraz Bensemmane, CEO, Pitch World Fast
- Bridging academia, research and industry — Dr. Thomas Nyirenda, EDCTP
- Health in Africa’s regional economic communities — Prof. Nicola Yeates, The Open University
- RECs as instruments for UHC across borders — UNECA, Susan Babirye, Makerere University
- Adapting pharmacoeconomics to reach UHC — Jacqui Miot, University of the Witwatersrand
- Value-based, patient-centred systems — Pr. Francis Megerlin, University of Strasbourg
- Overview of disease burden in Africa — Africa CDC
- Global surveillance standards for epidemics — WHO Afro
2024
8 sessions
- The pillars of cost effectiveness — Dr. Ricardo Calderón, physician executive and global health expert
- Digital innovations for infectious diseases and NCDs
- Emerging trends in point-of-care diagnostics
- Impact of diagnostics in rural Africa and cost
- Foundations of AI in public health — Michael Zimba, Malawi Institute of Technology
- Building data literacy for African health systems
- Telemedicine’s journey and future prospects — Izhar Mahdjoub, digital health consultant
- Impacting health monitoring in communities — Dr. Adam Selamnia, NIUM
- Advances in clinical research for African populations
- Regulatory frameworks for personalised medicine
- Current landscape of medical device manufacturing
- Investment and capacity building for local ventures
- Applying OneHealth to AMR across diverse environments
- Cross-sector partnerships and global policy frameworks
- Community health workers as first responders
- Civil society’s role in public engagement and advocacy
2020
3 sessions
- Access to universal healthcare — Dr Juliet Nabyonga, WHO Africa
- Cost of care and cost of health — David Epstein, University of Granada
- Ensuring quality of care over the long term — Dr. Ossama Salamah, Human Health Education and Research Foundation
- Implementing an eHealth strategy and action plan — Dr. Ahmed Safwat, international consultant
- Role and tools of eHealth — Izhar Mahjoub, eHealth consultant
2021
9 sessions
- Coronavirus vs. communicable diseases: avoiding setbacks — Dr. Yahia Chebloune, Laboratoire Pathogénèse et Vaccination Lentivirales
- Infrastructure and value chain — Dr. Margaret Agama-Anyetei, African Union
- Accessibility and cooperation — Alastair West, UNIDO
- Homologation and regulation — Stanislav Kniazkiov, WHO Afro
- Quality, safety and traceability — June Madete, Kenyatta University
- Healthcare standards: the essential steps — Dr. Ahmed Safwat, international expert
- Educating and involving the patient — Dr. Adelard Kakune, Africa CDC
- Balancing innovation, price and treatment — Lucia Gozzo & David Epstein, University of Granada
- Infrastructure and research projects overview — Dr. Margaret Agama-Anyetei, African Union Commission
- Building human capacities on the continent — Dr. Yukari Manabe, Johns Hopkins University
- Building a research and partnership network — Jean Marie Vianney Habarugira, EDCTP
- Driving R&D on the continent — Catherine M. Jones, London School of Economics
- Production capacity — Dr. Sheila Tamara Shawa, African Union Commission
- Capitalising on the African Medicines Agency — Alastair West, UNIDO
- Handling counterfeit and black-market products — Nora Ho Tu Nam, IPvocate Africa
- Pharmaconomics and industry partnership contracts — Pr. Filipo Drago, University of Catania
- HTA as a decision tool — Dr. Dominic Nkhoma, HEPU
2022
10 sessions
- Lessons from Covid-19 — Dr. Benjamin Djoudalbaye, Africa CDC
- Preparing for future shocks and climate change — Pr. Harvey Rubin, University of Pennsylvania
- Health equity in the new realities — Dr. Janet Michel, Global Health Mentorships
- The role of diagnostics and monitoring — Dr. Paolo Lauriola, RIMSA
- Improving diagnostic services — Nqobile Ndlovu, ASLM
- Lessons from global research hubs — EARTO, OECD, Harvard School of Medicine
- Digital health ecosystems — Pr. Karl Stroetmann, University of Victoria
- Framework for sustainable health systems — Björn Gerlach, PAASP
- Vaccine research and manufacturing capabilities — Dr. Nicaise Ndembi, Africa CDC
- Policies to push local vaccination programs — Dr. Yahia Chebloune, INRA
- Role of the African Medicines Agency — Hilina Wassihun, African Union Commission
- Harmonizing regulatory programs — Janet Byaruhanga, NEPAD
- Market access for African drugs — Jean Baptiste Niekiema, WHO Afro
- Auditing African healthcare systems — Dr. Ahmed Safwat, international consultant
- Balancing quality healthcare and access — Dr. Karl Fai, global health management
- Building the right ecosystem — Chiraz Bensemmane, founder, Pitch World Fast
- Boosting production and quality on the continent — Alastair West, UNIDO
- Regional and continental harmonization — African Union Commission, NEPAD
- Rethinking economic models for healthcare budgets — Pr. Drago, Pr. Megerlin, World Bank
- Public vs. private sector roles — Thokozile Ruzvidzo, UNECA
- Local and international investment incentives — World Bank, UNIDO, AfDB
- Overview of Africa’s health sector — African Center for Economic Transformation
- Cross-country health projects under AfCFTA — AfCFTA Secretariat, AfDB
- Overview of launched African healthcare initiatives — African Union Commission
2023
11 sessions
- Lessons from Covid-19 and Ebola — Merawi Aragaw, Africa CDC
- Community engagement for continuity of health programs — Doris Kirigia, WHO Afro
- Overview of PPPs on the continent — Dr. Babatunde Omilola, African Development Bank
- Best practices and framework for PPPs — John Settumba, Uganda Management Institute
- The AMRH initiative and centres of excellence — AUDA-NEPAD
- Operationalising pharma manufacturing hubs — Karim Karaki, ECDPM
- RECs as a catalyst for regional cooperation — Dr. Ibrahim Issa Sidi, OCEAC
- Overview of the PMPA — Chimwemwe Chamdimba, AUDA-NEPAD
- Framework for industrialisation in healthcare — Maureen Mackintosh, The Open University
- Health spending and program impact — David Bishai, University of Hong Kong
- Planning and performance monitoring practices — WHO Regional Office for Africa
- Analysing health costs and budgets — Pr. David Epstein, University of Granada
- Economic models for health outcomes — Pr. Filipo Drago, University of Catania
- Africa’s road to Universal Health Coverage — session overview
- Framework and KPIs for access to health — Julius Mugwagwa, UCL Global Governance Institute
- Africa’s research ecosystems and networks — Chiraz Bensemmane, CEO, Pitch World Fast
- Bridging academia, research and industry — Dr. Thomas Nyirenda, EDCTP
- Health in Africa’s regional economic communities — Prof. Nicola Yeates, The Open University
- RECs as instruments for UHC across borders — UNECA, Susan Babirye, Makerere University
- Adapting pharmacoeconomics to reach UHC — Jacqui Miot, University of the Witwatersrand
- Value-based, patient-centred systems — Pr. Francis Megerlin, University of Strasbourg
- Overview of disease burden in Africa — Africa CDC
- Global surveillance standards for epidemics — WHO Afro
2024
8 sessions
- The pillars of cost effectiveness — Dr. Ricardo Calderón, physician executive and global health expert
- Digital innovations for infectious diseases and NCDs
- Emerging trends in point-of-care diagnostics
- Impact of diagnostics in rural Africa and cost
- Foundations of AI in public health — Michael Zimba, Malawi Institute of Technology
- Building data literacy for African health systems
- Telemedicine’s journey and future prospects — Izhar Mahdjoub, digital health consultant
- Impacting health monitoring in communities — Dr. Adam Selamnia, NIUM
- Advances in clinical research for African populations
- Regulatory frameworks for personalised medicine
- Current landscape of medical device manufacturing
- Investment and capacity building for local ventures
- Applying OneHealth to AMR across diverse environments
- Cross-sector partnerships and global policy frameworks
- Community health workers as first responders
- Civil society’s role in public engagement and advocacy
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
Rwanda
Africa Webinar 2020-2024 : Strengthening of healthcare systems & collaboration in Africa
About The Webinar
COVID-19 & 2020 have been a great talk for action for the African continent and the need for its awakening and greater African cooperation. This crisis has brought into light the co- dependence of countries and how governments need to foster new cooperation and look at self-reliance & economic independence to ensure to answer to its citizens needs no matter the situations.
In this context, Africa must learn from the lessons emerging from this crisis on the continent and at a global level and prepare for a new reality & economic dynamics. It should work on strengthening its ecosystem on a national, regional and continental level and focusing on the different pillars that are Education, Energy, Agriculture.
All efforts are intertwined and it is by focusing on improvement of the environment that Africa will rise as a powerful partner & economy, focusing on providing the right tools and opportunities for its youth, its companies, its population to thrive.
This raises questions of the economic environment, economic models, education model, financing project, and all its undergoing transformations.
To rewatch the launch of the initiative with the June 2020 sessions, head to our Youtube page here
Past Speakers
Past Ministries Attendees
Algeria
Benin
Congo
Cameroon
Chad
Guinea
Ghana
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Egypt
Ivory Coast
Kenya
Malawi
Mauritius
Madagascar
Namibia
Nigeria
Senegal
Uganda
Tunisia
Rwanda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Past Webinars Programmes
Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 12pm – 2PM GMT
Topic : Healthcare systems and access to care
- 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
Wednesday, November 11th, 2020, 12pm – 2PM GMT
Topic : Quality standards of care
- 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
Wednesday, December 16th, 2020 12pm – 2PM GMT
Topic : EHealth policy, implementation and integration
- 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
Wednesday, January 20th, 2021, 12pm – 2PM GMT
Topic : Management of communicable disease and vaccination
- 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
Wednesday, February 17th, 2021, 12pm – 2PM GMT
Topic : Pharmaceutical Production
- 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
Wednesday, March 17th, 2021, 12pm – 2PM GMT
Topic : Control & traceability of medical device and equipment
- 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
Wednesday, April 14th, 2021, 12pm – 2PM GMT
Topic : Hospital Management
- 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
Wednesday, May 12th, 2021, 12pm – 2PM GMT
Topic : Control and fight against non communicable disease
- 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
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021, 12pm – 2:30 PM GMT
Topic : Creating a research and clinical research environment in Africa
- 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
Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 12pm – 2:30 PM GMT
Topic : Access to innovation
- 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
Wednesday, November 17th, 2021, 12pm – 2:30 PM GMT
Topic : Pharmacovigileance, quality control and traceability
- 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
Wednesday, December 8th, 2021, 12pm – 2:30 PM GMT
Topic : Drug prices & HTA
- 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
Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : Covid 19, pandemic diseases, climate change and health equity : How to ensure to build resilient healthcare systems ready to face the realities of tomorrow?
- 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
Wednesday, March 16th, 2022, 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : Diagnostic & health monitoring
- 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
Wednesday, April 13th, 2022, 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : Building & upgrading research ecosystems
- 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
Wednesday, May 11th, 2022 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : Vaccination : Research towards vaccines for Africa & adapted to its realities
- 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
Wednesday, June 15th, 2022, 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : African Medicines Agency and AfCFTA: African Healthcare Harmonization and Regional Integration
- 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
Wednesday, July 13th, 2022, 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : Quality & Safety Healthcare Systems
- 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
Wednesday, September 21st , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : Pharmaceutical inspection
- 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
Wednesday, October 19th, 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : Financing Healthcare systems
- 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
Wednesday, November 22nd , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : Investment in the health industry in the era of AfCFTA
- 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
Wednesday, December 7th , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : A fully African independent healthcare system & health providers : a reality?
- 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
Wednesday, January 25th 2023 , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic :Balancing & adapting existing policies & strategies in the wake of future shocks & health crisis
- 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
Wednesday, February 22nd 2023 , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : Implementing Public Private Partnerships in Healthcare
- 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
Wednesday, March 22nd 2023, 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : Building regional hubs and cooperation in the healthcare system
- 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
Wednesday, April 19th 2023, 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Africa Healthcare value chain from API to delivering the drug & medical devices to the patients through packaging & production
- 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
Wednesday, May 24th 2023, 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : What performance framework for the health sector: improvement, evaluation, program monitoring?
- 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
Wednesday, June 21st 2023, 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : Financing, Budgeting & planification of health programs
- 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
Wednesday, July 26th 2023, 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic: Evaluation of Access to Health in Africa
- 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
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT (RESCHEDULED 9TH of October)
Topic : Research & creation of networks for development of research on the continent
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 - 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 - 13:15
- Research ecosystems in Africa & development of an Africa Research, Innovation and Development Network & Policies & strategies to foster the scientific development of African research . 13:15- 13:30
Chiraz Bensemmane, CEO , Pitch World Fast
- Role of partnership to bridge the gap between academia, research & industry to cater to Africa healthcare needs 13:45-14:00
Dr Thomas Nyirenda, Strategic Partnerships and Capacity Development Manager – Head of Africa Office, European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)
- Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
Wednesday, October 25th, 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : Role of regional zones in health access & healthcare systems
- 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
Thursday, November 7th 2023 , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : Pharmacoeconoomy & healthcare systems in Africa
- Welcoming speech from the organisers 12:00 - 12:10
- Sharing of experiences from participating countries 12:10 - 13:15
- Adapting Pharmacoeconomics to Shape Efficient Health Systems to reach UHC 13:15- 13:30
Jacqui Miot, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ensuring value based, patient centered systems and performance framework thanks to pharmacoeconomics 13:30-13:45
Pr. Francis Megerlin, University of Strasbourg
- Ensuring equity and UHC : Pharmacoeconomics at the core 13:45-14:00
UNECA
Pr. Filipo Drago - Discussion & suggestion of a working plan 14:00-14:30
- Conclusion 14:30
Wednesday, December 13th 2023 , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : Epidemiological surveillance
- 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
Wednesday, January 17th 2024 , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : Pharmacoeconoomy & healthcare systems in Africa
- 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
Wednesday, March 20th 2024, 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : Innovations in Point-of-Care Diagnostics in Africa
- 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
Wednesday, April 3rd 2024, 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic : AI & Data science in public health
- 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
Wednesday, April 24th 2024, 12pm – 2.30pm GMT (RESCHEDULING 2nd of MAY)
Topic: Telemedicine and Wearable Medical Devices in Africa: Transforming Healthcare Accessibility in Africa
- 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
Wednesday, May 15th 2024, 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic: Tailoring Medicine & Customizing care: Advancements in Clinical Research and Adapted Medications for Africa
- 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
Wednesday, September 25th 2024 , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic: Local Manufacturing of Medical Devices in Africa
- 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
Wednesday, October 23rd 2024, 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic: OneHealth Approach & Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance in Africa's Diverse Ecosystems
- 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
Wednesday, December 18th 2024 , 12pm – 2.30pm GMT
Topic: Community Health Catalysts: Empowering Civil Society and Health Workers for Resilient Responses to Future Threats
- 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
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