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Africa Men's Health
Despite global gains in combating health threats and in improving population health in general, men’s health specifically is still underprioritized. Globally, women’s life expectancy (LE) and healthy life expectancy (HALE) has been longer than that of men for decades. According to a report published by WHO in 2019, men had a LE of 70.9 years while women had 75.9 years.
The Role of the Private Sector in Advancing Men's Health in Africa
The private sector has a major role to play in improving the outcomes of men’s health in Africa such as through research, education, development, and provision of diagnosis and treatment services for men.
The sector, however, cannot succeed alone, which is why there is need for a detailed dialogue between policy makers, health seekers, financers, and healthcare providers to see how to positively influence men’s health.
The sector, however, cannot succeed alone, which is why there is need for a detailed dialogue between policy makers, health seekers, financers, and healthcare providers to see how to positively influence men’s health.
Symposium Recording
The Symposium in Pictures
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
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.
Ms. Mary Ann Musangi
Board Member, National Cancer Institute -Kenya