Towards Sustainable
Healthcare Systems in Africa
Webinar series 2021
About AHBS
The Africa Health Business Symposium (AHBS) is a pan-African conference that sits at the heart of the African healthcare scene. Via AHBS, AHB has set the pace towards constructive working relationships between the public and private sector, creating a more enabling environment for the private health sector on the African continent. In 2020, via a virtual platform, the AHBS brought together key stakeholders in the healthcare development sector, including influential public and business leaders, experts, investors and entrepreneurs for a series of webinars themed Partnerships for resilient health systems’ – facilitating the sharing of insights and lessons learned.
Series calendar
Date
Topic
Discussion Points
Thursday 25th February
EST: 7:30am – 9:00am
CAT: 2:30pm– 4:00pm
GMT:12:30pm – 2:00pm
EAT: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
One year on: What have we learned since news of COVID-19 first broke?
• Key lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic
• Innovative partnerships towards ensuring the continued delivery of health services during and post the current COVID-19 pandemic
Thursday 25th March
EST: 8:30am – 9:00am
CAT: 2:30pm– 4:00pm
GMT:12:30pm – 2:00pm
EAT: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Health Business Investment in Africa
• Uncovering market opportunities to stimulate access to capital
• Addressing risks and barriers in health investments
Thursday 8th April
EST: 8:30am – 10:00am
CAT: 2:30pm– 4:00pm
GMT:12:30pm – 2:00pm
EAT: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Africa’s readiness for the COVID-19 vaccination drive
• Challenges in vaccine access, procurement, delivery and uptake
• Public-private partnerships and how they can take us forward in achieving vaccine coverage
Thursday 13th May
EST: 8:30am – 10:00am
CAT: 2:30pm– 4:00pm
GMT:12:30pm – 2:00pm
EAT: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
The future of health: Unlocking the potential of Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare in Africa
• What building blocks are necessary to deliver a sustainable AI future for African healthcare systems?
• Learn from organisations that are changing health outcomes in Africa through AI
Thursday 24th June
EST: 8:30am – 10:00am
CAT: 2:30pm– 4:00pm
GMT:12:30pm – 2:00pm
EAT: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
The power of partnerships: Development partners value creation in the healthcare sector
• Maximising the role of development partners in health towards sustainable development goals
• Accounts of success and practical actions of cross-sector partnerships
Thursday 9th September
EST: 8:30am – 10:00am
CAT: 2:30pm– 4:00pm
GMT:12:30pm – 2:00pm
EAT: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Healthcare policy harmonisation and collaboration amongst governments – A strategy towards sustainable development in Africa
• Assessing the progression of UHC delivery
• Enhancing the role of the private sector
Thursday 21st October
EST: 8:30am – 10:00am
CAT: 2:30pm– 4:00pm
GMT:12:30pm – 2:00pm
EAT: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
NCDs: An urgent call for primary health care system strengthening in sub-Saharan Africa
• The role of UHC in prioritising NCDs, including the design and implementation of health policies and essential health service packages
• HRH strategies to meet the challenges of the double disease burden and future health system needs
A snapshot of the 2020 webinar series
A wide reach
A broad spectrum of organisations attended
A broad spectrum of organisations attended
Webinar series 2021 speakers
One year on: What have we learned since news of COVID-19 first broke?
February 25th, 3:30pm – 5:00pm EAT
Dr. Mercy Mwangangi
Mrs. Marloes Kibacha
Dr. Ahmed Ogwell Ouma
Ms. Ruth Field
Dr. Nsenga Ngoy
Dr. Iain Barton
Webinar session recording
Health Business Investment in Africa
March 25th, 3:30pm – 5:00pm EAT
Dr. Kanyeje K. Gakombe
Mr. Tony Wood
Ms. Jennifer Kinyoe
Dr. Babatunde Omilola
Dr. Amit N. Thakker
Africa’s readiness for the COVID-19 vaccination drive
April 8th, 3:30pm – 5:00pm EAT
Dr. Nicaise Ndembi
Mr. Sanjeev Gadhia
Ms. Kaushal Shah
Dr. Ernest Darkoh
Bespoke sessions
We offer uniquely customised special side events alongside the main programme that facilitate thought leadership and high-level audience interaction and engagement. Roundtables have value that go beyond the webinar event itself – allowing for in-depth networking opportunities and the advancement of healthcare agendas. In 2020, we facilitated the virtual launch of the Coalition of Blood for Africa (CoBA) and hosted a thematic session on access to COVID-19 vaccines for Africa for ADS Group.
