Powering Impact, Sustainability and Economic Growth in Africa

The Africa Health Business Symposium 2026 is the continent’s definitive meeting point for public and private health leaders committed to actionable change. This year, we shift the focus to tangible outcomes. We will explore how strategic health investments directly fuel economic development, strengthen communities, and build resilient systems capable of withstanding future challenges. 

Programme
Bi-lateral Meetings Day
Afternoon
B2B Session
Evening
Pre-networking Cocktail
Day 1
8:30 – 9:00am
Welcome and Opening Speech
9:00 – 10:30am
Session 1:
Ministerial Session-Financing Health Futures: Unlocking Investment for Africa’s Growth
10:30 – 11:00am
Exhibition tour and networking & Tea Break
11:00am – 12:30pm
Session 2: Strengthening Africa’s Pharmaceutical Eco-system for Health Security 
12:30 – 2:00pm
Lunch Break
2:00 – 3:30pm
Session 3:
Access for All: Scaling Comprehensive Quality Healthcare Services Across Africa 
3:30 – 5:00pm
Session 4:
Climate-Resilient Health Systems: Building for Tomorrow
Networking and Tea
Day 2
8:30 – 9:00am
Welcome and Opening Speech
9:00 – 10:30am
Session 5:
Detect Early, Treat Better: Accelerating Diagnostics for Stronger Health Systems 
10:30 – 11:00am
Networking break & Tea Break
11:00am – 12:30pm
Session 6:
Digital Health Revolution: Harnessing Technology for Impact 
12:30 – 2:00pm
Lunch Break
2:00 – 3:30pm
Industry Leaders
3:30 – 4:30pm
Closing Ceremony
Networking and Tea
Speakers

Dr. Usman Malami Aliyu

Director General, National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment

Hon. Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Hon. Anifa Kawooya Bangirana

State Minister for Health in charge of General Duties, Uganda

Sponsorship Packages
  
Diamond
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Exhibition Table
*Exhibition Poster

1

Representative to be part of the AHB Core Organizing Committee who can contribute to the shaping of the conference including the theme, program and and speakers.

2

Speaking Role in the Ministerial Panel

3

Co-authored knowledge piece published in AHB social media networks and email database (20,000+ contacts)

4

2 min video clip played during the event

 1 

5

Speaking or moderating role

1

1

6

VIP room access

3

2

1

7

Dedicated pre-arranged B2B meetings

5

3

2

1

8

Complementary conference passes

10

7

4

2

2

2

9

Sponsor logo, name on all event collaterals and URL recognition on conference website, e-shots, campaigns etc.

10

One (1) insert item to be placed in conference bag

11

Exhibition Table (Not a Booth)

12

Priority invitation inclusion to high level networking events not on the main program (as they get confirmed)

3

2

1

1

Exclusive Roundtables
Lunch or Dinner Session
15-20 Pre-determined guests

Pass to exclusive VIP networking room

1
Complementary conference passes4
Sponsors logo, name on all event collaterals and URL recognition on conference website, e-shots, campaigns etc.
Significant prominence of marketing materials around the networking areas

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A Broad Spectrum of Organizations Attending

Governments

Investment and Private Equity Firms

Private Firms

Development Agencies

Global Health Institutions

NGOs, CSOs, & FBOs

C-Suite Delegates
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Countries
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Organisations
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Sessions
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