- 21st - 23rd April 2026
- Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
Powering Impact, Sustainability and Economic Growth in Africa
The Africa Health Business Symposium 2026 brought together the continent’s leading public and private health leaders for a landmark convening focused on actionable change. This year, we turned our focus to tangible outcomes; exploring how strategic health investments directly fuel economic development, strengthen communities, and build resilient systems capable of withstanding future challenges.
Opening Ceremony
Hon. Aden Bare Duale, EGH
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Health in Kenya
Marloes Kibacha
Managing Director, Africa Health Business
Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo
Director of Programme Management (DPM), World Health Organization, Regional Office for Africa
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Director General, World Health Organization (Video Address)
Dr. Kanyenje Gakombe
Founder and CEO, Metropolitan Hospital, Chairman, Kenya Healthcare Federation
Ministerial Session-Financing Health Futures: Unlocking Investment for Africa’s Growth
Track A
Dr. Amit N. Thakker, EBS
Executive Chairman, Africa Health Business
Dr. Ouma Oluga OGW
Principal Secretary-State Department for Medical Services, Ministry of Health Kenya
Hon. Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako
Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Ramphelane Morewane
Chief Director, District Health Services, Department of Health, South Africa
Dr. Daniel Kyabayinze
Director of Public Health, Ministry of Health, Uganda
Aïssatou Niang Gueye
Head of the Health Financing Unit at the Directorate of Planning, Research and Statistics, Ministry of Health, Senegal
Zwelethu Bashman
Managing Director, MSD SSA
Track B
Dr. Amit N. Thakker, EBS
Executive Chairman, Africa Health Business
Hon. Dr. Hatem F. Amer
Associate Minister of Health & Population for International Relations Ministry of Health & Population, Arab Republic of Egypt
Dr. Ebongo Zacheus Nanje
Director of Family Health, Ministry of Public Health, Cameroon
Emily Chirwa
Acting Director of Planning and Policy, Ministry Of Health and Sanitation, Malawi
Diana Kizza
Health Financing and Access Evidence Partner, Roche Diagnostics Africa
Neel Andhee-Shah
Interim Country President, African Cluster, AstraZeneca
Detect Early, Treat Better: Accelerating Diagnostics for Stronger Health Systems
Dr. Mary Moussa
Head of Consulting, Africa Health Business
Dr. Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo
Acting World Health Organization Representative to Kenya
Dr. Youssouph Tine
Ziguinchor’s Health Regional Director, Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene, Senegal
Dr. Ebongo Zacheus Nanje
Director of Family Health, Ministry of Public Health, Cameroon
Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu
Director General, National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, Nigeria
Dr. Ida Mbuthia
Chair, Coalition of Blood for Africa
Access for All: Scaling Comprehensive Quality Healthcare Services Across Africa
Dr. Eva Njenga
Director, Diabetes Management and Information Centre and NCD Champion
Dr. Mazyanga Lucy Mazaba
Public Health Expert, Africa CDC
Dr. Gregory Ganda
County Executive Committee Member Department of Medical Services, Public Health, and Sanitation, Kisumu County Government
Dr. Joseph Odwor Mboke
Principal Claims Management Officer, Social Health Authority
Ramphelane Morewane
Chief Director, District Health Services, Department of Health, South Africa
Dr. Magdy Bakr
Advisor to the Chairman for Technical Affairs, Egypt Healthcare Authority
Dr. Joan Osoro-Mbui
Chief Sustainability and Operations Officer, MP Shah Hospital, Executive member, Kenya Association of Private Hospitals
Nyawira Njeru
Chair, Coalition for Women's Health in Africa
Closing Remarks
Saloni Chandaria
Project Manager - Africa Health Business & Coalition of Blood for Africa
Opening Remarks
Saloni Chandaria
Project Manager - Africa Health Business & Coalition of Blood for Africa
Strengthening Africa’s Pharmaceutical Eco-system for Health Security
Prof. Nicaise Ndembi
Deputy Director General - Regional Director, International Vaccine Institute (IVI)’s Africa Regional Office
Dr. Nazila Ganatra
Director, The Directorate of Health Products and Technologies, Ministry of Health, Kenya
Emily Chirwa
Acting Director of Planning and Policy, Ministry Of Health and Sanitation, Malawi
Dr. Serah Muteru
General Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Product Quality and Safety, Kenya Biovax Institute
Racey Muchilwa
Senior Advisor-Commercialisation and Market Access, Market Access Africa
Dr. Stephen Machatha
Board Director, Med Aditus Pharmaceuticals, Kenya
Adebukunola Telufusi
Chief Executive Officer, Xcene Research
Digital Health Revolution: Harnessing Technology for Impact
Wilfred Njagi
Team Lead and Governance, Africa Digital Health Networks (ADHN)
Dr. Gregory Ganda
County Executive Committee Member Department of Medical Services, Public Health, and Sanitation, Kisumu County Government
Girish Mohata
CEO and Founder, Easy Clinic
Willy Soriney
Country Director, PharmAccess
Johnpaul Omollo
Health Taskforce Member,AmCham and Policy and Government Affairs Partner for Africa, Roche
Priscilla Muhui
Group COO, MYDAWA
Ismaïla Diène
Managing Director, Dimagi
Unfiltered-Industry Leaders Exchange
Dr. Amit N. Thakker, EBS
Executive Chairman, Africa Health Business
Dr. Brigit Mulwa
Senior Project Associate, External Affairs, Africa Health Business
H.E. Dorothy Nyong'o
Managing Trustee of Africa Cancer Foundation & the First Lady of Kisumu County
Vimal Shah
Chairman, Bidco Africa
Suzanne Silantoi
Nairobi County Executive Committee Member, Health, Wellness & Nutrition
Dr. Francis Ohanyido
Director General - West African Institute of Public Health
Closing Ceremony
Dr. Amit N. Thakker, EBS
Executive Chairman, Africa Health Business
Andrea Luciani
Coordinator, External Relations, Partnerships, Governing Bodies, World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa
Dr. Job Nyangena Nyameino
Digital Health Lead, Public Sector Digital Transformation, Safaricom Plc
Hosts
Dr. Brigit Mulwa
Senior Project Associate, External Affairs, Africa Health Business
Dr. Tom Mboya Ajowi
County Neurosurgeon, Nairobi City County
Governments
Investment and Private Equity Firms
Private Firms
Development Agencies
Global Health Institutions
NGOs, CSOs, & FBOs
