Men’s Health – Africa Health Business

Africa Men's Health

Men play a critcal role in the society as fathers, breadwinners and mentors, and the advancement of their health is the advancement of the family and the society. In this regard, it is vital that we create an enabling environment to encourage and make it possible for them to get medical services whenever and wherever they need them.

What can we do to create an enabling environment and advance men’s health? The insights were presented during the Africa Health Business Symposium VII under the theme The Role of the Private Sector in Advancing Men’s Health in Africa.

The Symposium in Pictures

AHB Symposium Attendance

Physical Attendees

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Virtual Attendees

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A Broad Spectrum of Organisations Attending

Testimonials

Dr. Margaret Njenga
Chief Operating Officer, PS Kenya
Economic Burden Hinders Men's Health-Seeking Behavior

Lauren Archer
Country Director, DKT International
Including Men in the Health Conversation

Anne Dembah
Country Manager, Kenya & Cluster Lead East Africa
Why Health-Seeking Behavior Change is Vital for Men's Health?

Ada Mwangola
Director, Social & Political Pillars
A lot of cancer and non-communicable diseases affect men differently than women

Josephine Mbiyu Kinyua
Public Health Specialist
The issue of mental health among men as the first alarming situation that needs urgent attention

The private sector has a critical role to play in both treatment and prevention. WHO is committed to working with private healthcare providers as part of Africa’s journey towards Universal Healthcare Coverage. Together we can build a healthier, safer and fairer future for our men in Africa.

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Director General,
World Health Organization

If profit is the central or key motive of healthcare delivery services in Africa, then we are in trouble. But if affordable insurance and accessible services is the route we take, it can enable access to equitable healthcare by all seekers. Both the private and public health sectors will guarantee sustainable, affordable, and resilient healthcare systems in Africa.

H.E. Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o

Governor, County Government of Kisumu

Technology is indispensable. Partnerships are indispensable. As we think of healthcare policy advocacy, let us also think about entrenching indigenous partnerships through technology to increase connectedness, accuracy, and faster delivery of healthcare services. All of these are available in our continent, we don’t have to look far. Let us be proud of ourselves and drive the awareness, innovation, and look after our men.