Africa Women's Health
Women in Africa are the pillars of their families and communities. They serve as the life-givers, mothers, peacemakers, entrepreneurs and the providers of care for children and the elderly. However, they bear a disproportionately large share of the global disease burden and death. Women in Africa are more likely to die from communicable diseases (e.g. HIV, tuberculosis and malaria), maternal and perinatal conditions, and nutritional deficiencies, than women in other regions of the world.
The Role of the Private Sector in Advancing Women's Health in Africa
Representing over 50% of a continent’s human resources, women’s health in Africa also has major implications on the overall development of Africa.
AHBS VII was a full-day highly interactive hybrid event, allowing both in-person and virtual participation, welcoming eminent health experts, business leaders and development partners to discuss, share information and provide lessons learned on key areas that affect women’s health in Africa.
Symposium Recording
The Symposium in Numbers
The Symposium Report
The Symposium in Pictures
Testimonials
Ministry and Government Agencies
H.E Dr. Lia Tadesse, Minister for Health Ethiopia:
Importance of advancing healthcare for women on the African continent
H.E Amira El Fadil, Former Commissioner Social Affairs, A.U:
The role of the private sector in advancing women's health in Africa
Ms. Susan Mochache, Former Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health Kenya:
Collaboration for better access and quality of health for the African woman
Dr. Achamyelesh Debala, Former Regional Coordinator Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre, Africa CDC:
Partnerships for improvement of women's health on the African continent
Dr. Juliet Nabyonga, Regional Representative WHO, Kenya:
Creating a momentum in advocacy for the bettering of women's health in Africa
Private Sector Champions
Marloes Kibacha, Managing Director, Africa Health Business:
Africa Health Business, Impacting African women's health on the ground
Philana Mugyenyi, Government Affairs Manager, Terumo BCT :
Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, ensuring adequate, safe and sustainable blood for African mothers
Nyawira Njeru, Head of Market Access and Government Affairs, Hologic:
Hologic, raising awareness and advocating for women's health in Africa
Nicole Spieker, CEO, PharmAccess:
PharmAccess Group, using digital technology to strengthen inclusive health markets in Africa
Jacqueline Wambua, Lead Health System Partnerships, Roche:
Roche, Why we should strengthen women's health in Africa
Enya Seguin, Business Development Manager, Delft Imaging:
Delft Imaging, Empowering community health workers to address pregnancy complications in Africa
World Health Organization
Africa CDC
Kenya Private Sector Alliance
