African Business Coalition for Health

ABCHealth Roundtable Session at IHMS 2024!!! The African Business Coalition for Health will be hosting a High-Level Roundtable Session at the International Health Ministers Summit (IHMS) 2024, a premier gathering of health leaders in Kigali, Rwanda. Focused on the theme "Driving Sustainable Healthcare in Africa through Improved Local Production Capacity of Drugs and Medical Commodities," the session will convene a distinguished assembly of policymakers, industry leaders, healthcare professionals, and development partners, to address one of Africa's most pressing healthcare challenges: dependence on imported medical supplies and drugs. Date: Thursday 5th December 2024 Time: 9:00 am CAT Venue: The BoardRoom, Marriott Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda The Roundtable Session aims to advance Africa’s healthcare sustainability by promoting regional self-reliance, fostering public-private partnerships, driving innovation and investment, and enhancing regulatory frameworks for local drug and medical commodity production with an array of esteemed and distinguished high - profile speakers: Co-Chairs  • Professor Nicaise Ndembi - Deputy Director-General/Head of Mission, International Vaccine Institute, Africa Regional Office • Professor Morgan Chetty - Chairman, IPA Foundation • Dr. Babatunde Omilola, Ph.D. - Division Head, Africa Development Bank (AfDB) • Dr. Kwasi Boahene - Director Health Systems, PharmAccess • Dr. Oyebanji Filani - Chair, Health Commissioners Forum (HCF) • Dr Jane Karonga - Economist, UNECA Moderator: Dr. Mories Atoki (Hon.)- CEO, ABCHealth Speakers  • H. E. Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu - President Elect, Union for International Cancer (UICC) • Oluwasoromidayo George - Board Chair, UN Global Compact Nigeria • Dr. Shriram Iyer - COO, CHI Pharma • Dr. Emmanuel Ajayi - CEO, BioStadt Swiss Group • Dr. Ayodele Cole Benson - MD, Echo Scan Services • Habiba Suleiman - Head, Strategic Partnerships, TGI Group • Ms. Louise McGrath - Deputy CEO, THET Group • Ms. Chibby Dangana - CEO, Data Factory Global • Dr. Dr Francis O. - DG, WAIPH • Dr. Dr. Mustapha Jibril - Ex Chair, Health Commissioner Forum • Dr. Amina Aminu Dorayi - Country Senior Director, Pathfinder International • Dr. Olamide O. - Senior Director, Scale Programs, Maisha Meds • Dr. Dr Modupe Elebute-Odunsi MBBS MD FRCP FRCPath - Founder, Women in Healthcare Network • Ms. OLAPEJU IBEKWE - CEO, Sterling One Foundation • Odunayo Sanya - Executive Director, MTN Foundation • MOSES WASSWA MULIMIRA - UK Lead, THET Group • Mr. Jean Marie Prosper Ndayiragije - Africa Rep, Vestergaard • Ms. MODUPE OGUNDIMU - Director, NHIA • Clare Omatseye - Founder/MD, JNC International • Dr. Dr. Pamela Ajayi- President, Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) • Dr. Richard Ajayi. FRCOG, FWACS, C.Dir – Board Chair, LASUTH, Chairman, Salveo Medical Management • Dr. Funmi Adewara - CEO, MobiHealth • Oghogho Makinde - Partner, Aluko & Oyebode • Kemi Sokenu Morris, CFRE - CEO, Oladiran Olusegun Adebutu Foundation

Today, Africa mourns its own ! It is with deep sorrow and profound respect that we, at the African Business Coalition for Health (ABCHealth), join the people of Tanzania 🇹🇿 the rest of Africa, and the global health community in mourning the passing of Dr. Faustine Ndugulile Dr. Ndugulile was not just a leader; he was a luminary whose dedication to advancing public health in Africa left an enduring legacy. His work as the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Regional Director was marked by a firm commitment to ensuring health equity, strengthening healthcare systems, and inspiring collaborative efforts that transcended borders. To his family, friends, colleagues, and the Parliament of Tanzania, we share in your grief and extend our deepest condolences. Dr. Ndugulile’s leadership, compassion, and selfless service have touched countless lives, and his legacy will forever be etched in the hearts of those he served. As we remember and honor his extraordinary life, may we draw strength from his vision and continue the journey he so passionately championed — a healthier, stronger, and united Africa. May his soul rest in perfect peace, and may his family and loved ones find comfort in the knowledge that his impact will resonate for generations to come.

We should be talking innovative vector management and not just integrated vector management – in complete agreement with Dr. Billingsley. We don’t have to use a blanket approach – we can be adaptable by being more targeted in the fight against malaria which will help us maximize the resources we have. – Rose Peter, Head-Vector Control SSA, Syngenta

It’s not always about getting more resources; it is also about using the resources we have wisely. Innovation is necessary – new ideas and new thinking must be accessed and deployed if we will win the fight against malaria. We have a method of control now but that’s for the now; what method will be deployed in the future especially considering the resistance mosquitoes are putting up across the continent. - Dr. Peter Billingsley , Founder – The Viral Narrative

Malaria vaccines are having impact but they do not address the critical issue of infection. The prevalence of infection in communities should be a key priority in the fight against malaria. We need a big push to have an anti-infection vaccine and this is a focus of the WHO. If we can prevent infection, we can prevent deaths. - Dr. Peter Billingsley , Founder, The Vital Narrative.

Community engagement is extremely important in integrated vector control (IVC) programs – it is critical when it comes to achieving sustainable impact over time because the existing social structure within communities play pivotal role in sustaining the effort of eliminating malaria. –Rhoda Robinson, Co-Founder - HACEY

“It would be impossible to completely eliminate malaria in Africa without an effective integrated vector control (IVC) program; and any IVC program that will succeed must have indoor residual spraying (IRS) as a key component” – Rose Peter , Head, Vector Control SSA, Syngenta

Happening Now!!! The Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA) Webinar on Discussing Malaria Elimination Strategies is Ongoing! Theme: Reimagining Vector Control Strategies for Malaria Elimination in Africa. The Panel Discussion starts now! Please join 👇🏽: https://lnkd.in/dwnhDaSF

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Nicaise Ndembi on his appointment as the Deputy Director General and Head of Mission at the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), Africa Regional Office. We are confident that under your guidance, exceptional leadership, expertise, the Office will drive innovative solutions and foster partnerships that strengthen our collective capacity to address pressing health challenges. Once again, congratulations on this well-deserved appointment. We wish you every success in this pivotal role! From the African Business Coalition for Health (ABCHealth) Team. Dr. Mories Atoki (Hon.) Dr Francis O. Mary Akangbe FAPH Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA)

Dear Partner, The fight to end malaria in Africa marches on and the Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA) now hosted by the African Business Coalition for Health (ABCHealth) as its new Secretariat, remains at the forefront of this. Join the Subject-matter Experts to dissect: ‘Re-Imagining Vector Control Strategies for Malaria Elimination in Africa’ as they share innovative ways now being deployed to end Africa’s ancient diseases. Don't miss it. Register now on: https://lnkd.in/drpuRB2F