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A STRATEGIC MEETING BETWEEN AFRICAN AND INTERNATIONAL DECISION MAKERS THE FIRST PUBLIC-PRIVATE FORUM ON HEALTH ECONOMICS IN AFRICA www.africahealthforum.com GENEVA, 16-17 MAY 2014
A STRATEGIC MEETING BETWEEN AFRICAN AND INTERNATIONAL DECISION MAKERS
THE FIRST PUBLIC-PRIVATE FORUM ON HEALTH ECONOMICS IN AFRICA
www.africahealthforum.com
www.africahealthforum.com
GENEVA, 16-17 MAY 2014
Health in Africa: huge development potential
$40BNvAlue of tHe AfricAn
pHArmAceuticAl mArket by 2020
2.3BN people by 2050
550,000 hospital beds
required by 2020
+10%/YEAR AverAge growtH rAte
of HeAltH spending per AfricAn
1.5M potentiAl jobs
in tHe HeAltH sector by 2030
(public And privAte)
Donald KaberukaPresident, African Development Bank
As the second largest growth area in the world, Africa can look to the future with confidence. Its progress is not just about the economy. Life expectancy is increasing and infant mortality is decreasing faster than anywhere else. The largest concentration of young people of working age is also to be found there.
Africa’s long-term economic transformation must be accompanied, as of now, by the development of the human capital essential to seizing the opportunities available to the continent. This approach should take into account the diversity of our countries and the diversity of the various private and public sector players.
With the support of the African Development Bank, many countries are undertaking the necessary reforms in health, education and social protection to promote a more inclusive growth. There have been numerous inroads in health system expansion, innovative financing and partnerships with the private sector. Sharing knowledge about these experiences is crucial.
Decision makers, financiers and professionals, African and international, public and private sectors: for the first time, the AFRICA HEALTH FORUM brings together the most important players in the health sector. It provides them with a framework for discussion and sharing of experiences conducive to the implementation of ambitious and sustainable partnerships. I am sure we all will take advantage of this forum to put our heads together over the development of health as an economic sector in Africa.
geneVA, 16-17 MAY 2014
In a particularly favourable market environment, the AFRICA HEALTH FORUM aims to promote the development of the health sector in Africa and accelerate its transformation into a dynamic sector in which multiple industries are developing innovative solutions.
Its mission is to bring together public and private players from across the continent and those of the rest of the world to help improve healthcare access and quality in Africa.
Covering the continent’s key economic problems, the AFRICA HEALTH FORUM will give prominence to on-the-ground solutions and practical applications.
A stRAtEgic tool foR DEvElopiNg YouR BusiNEss iN AfRicA AND iNtERNAtioNAllY
A forum promoting the development of the African health sector
5 reasons to attend • ACQUIRE extensive knowledge on
the African health sector
• INTERACT with public policy makers, the private sector and ngOs
• IDENTIFY opportunities to grow your business
• SHARE experiences, expertise and best practices
• EXPAND your network within a carefully selected audience
The AFRICA HEALTH FORUM takes place over two days, with plenary sessions that address strategic themes and thematic workshops that allow for increased interaction with experts on issues specific to your industry.
A scientific committee convened under the auspices of the African Development Bank develops the conference themes. It ensures the participation of personalities from around the world, experts and representatives of government and the private sector. Focusing on the strategic and operational aspects of health economics in Africa, a large section of the programme is allocated to practical solutions in terms of access to care.
All lectures are simultaneously translated into English and French.
two days of conferences and thematic workshops
A unique networking platformB2B appointments so that delegates can meet privately in specially equipped rooms.
An exhibition space where companies can welcome delegates onto a stand reflecting their brand image.
Coffee breaks and lunches: convivial moments of relaxed talks in a friendly atmosphere.
A gala dinner: a prestige event open to all delegates to continue the day’s discussions in a festive environment.
DElEgAtE pRofilE
• African Ministers of Health and Finance
• Managers of public and private health facilities
• Heads of pharmaceutical laboratories
• Leaders of the technological equipment industry
• Manufacturers of medical and hospital equipment
• Infrastructure builders
• Managers of financial institutions and insurance companies
• Representatives from NGOs and international associations
• Health education and training experts
• Health professionals
SomE AFRICA HEALTH FoRUm ToPICS • public policies and new business models
• infrastructures and facilities development and management
• sustainable financing and universal access to care
• governance, accountability, decentralisation of competences
• capacity building and job creation
• African issues in the pharmaceutical industry
• prevention and management of new diseases
• telemedicine, m-health and information networks
• KEY vENuE AND DAtEs In Geneva, as a preamble to the WHO World Health Assembly (3 days before)
• A gLobAL APPRoACH On the economics of the entire health sector in Africa
• AN outstANDiNg AuDiENcE African health and finance Ministers, local and international industry players, major NGOs
• A HIgH-LEVEL PRogRAmmE FEATURINg HoT ToPICS
Developed by a committee of experts and highly qualified managers
• PRACTICAL SoLUTIoNS A pragmatic approach to health care access in Africa
www.africahealthforum.com
An essential event
gENEvA 16-17
MAY 2014
2dAys of
conferences
4 plenAry sessions
10tHemed
worksHops
50speAkers
experts And decision mAkers
500 delegAtes
key venue and datesThe AFRICA HEALTH FORUM is being held on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 May 2014 in Geneva, as a preamble to the WHO World Health Assembly, the annual meeting of top-ranking health authorities from the 194 member states.
Geneva was also chosen for its international character as the seat of huge organisations such as the WHO, UN AIDS, Gavi Alliance, Red Cross, International Hospital Federation, World Federation of Public Health Associations and World Health Professions Alliance, among others.
It enjoys an ideal location in the centre of Europe and is well served in terms of flights from Africa and the rest of the world.
To host delegates in the most comfortable conditions, the forum takes place in the ultra-modern rooms of the Intercontinental Hotel, close to the WHO, city centre, airport and railway station.
Contacts: [email protected]
www.africahealthforum.com
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