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🌍Join us for the 2024 Research Symposium: Innovating Healthcare in Nigeria!🏥 We are bringing together Nigeria’s top researchers, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and innovators to discuss the pivotal role of research, policy and innovation in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria. 📅Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 ⏰Time: 9:00 AM (WAT) 📍Location: The Wells Carlton Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria (In-person & Virtual) Key Focus: Linking policy formation with credible scientific data to ensure research effectively informs healthcare policy and practice. 👩⚕️👨💼Who should attend? Healthcare professionals, policymakers, researchers, and anyone passionate about improving Nigeria’s healthcare landscape. 📢Register today and be part of this transformative event! 🔗https://lnkd.in/exQaA7aB #UHC #HealthInnovation #ResearchAndPolicy #DigitalHealthcare #NigeriaHealthcare #HealthInsurance #PharmAccess #QualityCare #HealthcareLeadership #PublicPrivatePartnerships

How African role models are driving economic transformation across the continent— Ghana's NHIS story When one African country makes progress—whether in healthcare, economic resilience or education—it inspires others and shows that real change is achievable. Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), celebrating its 21st anniversary this month, is a shining example. Each month, I’ll share a story about African initiatives that rarely make global headlines but show significant development impact. In 2003, despite expert warnings about limited funds, Ghana launched the NHIS to make healthcare accessible to all. To finance it, the country introduced a 2.5% health insurance levy, along with contributions from both formal and informal sectors. Ghana is not the wealthiest country in sub-Saharan Africa and is currently facing economic challenges like 24% inflation. However, it stands out for its strong commitment to providing healthcare for all. The NHIS, funded locally, now covers nearly 60% of Ghana’s 33 million people. The NHIS has faced challenges such as high healthcare costs, payment delays and quality issues. However, it is addressing these through partnerships with Ghana Health Service, Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), PharmAccess and local researchers. Support from the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken), through PharmAccess, has been crucial to this collaboration. The resilience of Ghana's NHIS demonstrates the power of political leadership, local ownership and development cooperation. Many sub-Saharan African countries now look to Ghana for inspiration on driving progress in healthcare access from within. Continued investment in development cooperation is key to building on progress by role models like Ghana. #universalhealthcoverage #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #SDGs #healthfinancing #healthiswealth #developmentcooperation #digitalisation #digitalhealth #healthcareinnovation

Last night we had the pleasure of hosting our Netherlands-based partners at our annual partner event. It was an evening where our visiting Country Directors and partners had the chance to reflect on the progress made over the last year and the vast potential that #data and #digitaltechnology possess to help accelerate progress toward #universalhealthcarecoverage. Looking back at what we have achieved over the last year and what we have planned for the next, we realize that none of this would be possible without you, our partners. So, from PharmAccess, thank you to all our partners who make dreaming big possible – because the impossible is possible when you care! #uhc #digitalhealth #healthforall Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Nicole Spieker Njide Ndili Maxwell Antwi Dr Wasunna Owino Heri Marwa

Happy to have our CEO, Nicole Spieker, as a #DigitalHealthWeek2024 champion! At PharmAccess, we believe #DigitalHealth is key to bridging gaps in healthcare and achieving #UniversalHealthCoverage for all. Let us continue to drive innovation and make healthcare more accessible across Africa and beyond. #JoinTheMovement | 4–10 November 2024 👉https://lnkd.in/g46gZSRV #HealthForAll #UHC #DigitalTransformation #PharmAccess #DigitalHealthWeek Digital Health Week

This week is Digital Health Week! The perfect moment to launch our vision for the role of data and connectivity in transforming healthcare. We’ve captured it in a short film that we are proud to share with you! We hope it inspires you to join us on our mission to make inclusive healthcare reality! The impossible is possible when we care.

Just imagine what is possible when we make smarter use of collective health data. A new paradigm is emerging in healthcare. Connectivity and data are the catalysts for more resilient healthcare systems. They will enable us to accelerate how we build and strengthen a cycle of trust in healthcare. Read more in our progress report on pharmaccess.org: https://lnkd.in/eJa4Z-MG

The Lake Region Digital Health Conference 2024 held in Kisumu was a powerful gathering of innovators, policymakers, and healthcare leaders, all united around one mission: transforming healthcare for a healthier, more equitable Africa. We are proud that PharmAccess was part of this transformative conversation. Our mission at PharmAccess is simple but ambitious- to make healthcare accessible, affordable, and equitable. This conference affirmed the vital role of digital health innovations in bridging healthcare gaps and empowering communities across Africa. Here is how we are driving change: ✅ Quality of care through digital platforms- by connecting patients to quality providers and enabling clinics with real-time quality monitoring tools, we are building healthcare systems that are responsive and resilient. ✅ Smart financing solutions- our digital payment and insurance solutions are breaking financial barriers, making healthcare more affordable and accessible for all. ✅ Data-driven health decisions- leveraging data analytics and AI, we empower clinics, governments, and partners to make informed decisions that lead to impactful healthcare delivery. The conference provided an invaluable space to share these initiatives and align with others who envision a healthier, tech-driven Africa. Together, we are building healthcare systems that work for everyone. #UHC #DigitalHealth #DigitalFinance #LRDHC2024 #DigitalHealthKenya

Heartfelt congratulations to our board member, Dr. Jacqueline Kitulu, MD, MBA, OGW, FCMA, on being elected President-Elect of the World Medical Association at the #WMA General Assembly in Helsinki! Your commitment to advancing global healthcare and leadership inspires us all. At PharmAccess, we are proud to celebrate this remarkable achievement with you and look forward to witnessing the far-reaching impact you will bring to healthcare on a global scale. We are truly honored to have you on our board. Here’s to the transformative journey ahead!

There is a new paradigm emerging in healthcare. Connectivity and data are the catalysts for more resilient healthcare systems. They will enable us to accelerate how we build and strengthen a cycle of trust in healthcare. Just imagine what is possible when patients’ health data is available and entrusted.   Read more in our progress report on pharmaccess.org: https://lnkd.in/gsWCncDF

As we mark #NCDWeek, PharmAccess is proud to spotlight our ongoing collaboration with Sanofi's Global Health Unit and the Wizara ya Afya Tanzania in #Zanzibar, where we are tackling the growing burden of cardio-metabolic diseases like #diabetes and #hypertension. Together, we have developed an integrated, #patientcentered care model that empowers individuals to better manage their health through digital tools, group support, and remote care. This innovative approach not only enhances patient outcomes but is setting the stage for sustainable, scalable healthcare solutions. With 600 patients already enrolled in our program, we are building on Zanzibar's strong community networks and the support of local governments to expand this model. Our ultimate goal is clear: to create accessible, better quality healthcare solutions that address #NCDs in Zanzibar. As we continue to innovate, PharmAccess remains committed to improving access to care and providing sustainable health solutions for communities across sub-Saharan Africa. #LeadOnNCDs #ActOnNCDs #Sanofi #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #ChronicDiseases #AfricaHealth