Main highlights:
- Healthcare management of Africa over the years.
- 5 healthcare events dated to happen this year.
Africa Health is the most influential healthcare exhibition on the African continent.
For over 10 years Africa Health has been bridging the gap between the business of healthcare, knowledge, and skills development through meaningful connections. At Africa Health we bring the continent – and the world- the most advanced medical devices, sophisticated solutions, high-level professional conferences, and invaluable networking opportunities.
Africa must once more shift its attention to achieving the healthcare standards and goals outlined in the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals as its economy and health systems begin to recover from the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. These include attaining UHC coverage across the entire continent, enhancing maternal care, and lowering child death rates.
The accessibility, quality, and resilience of Africa’s healthcare systems must be prioritised moving forward if the continent is to meet the SDG goals to which its countries have committed, especially Goal 3, which calls for UHC, good health, and well-being across all ages by 2030.
Only 2% of the world’s medical professionals work in Africa, despite the continent bearing 25% of the world’s disease load.
Strengthening health systems, devoted leadership, qualified and capable human resources, raising quality, and integrating technology into healthcare are just a few of the varied answers to the continent’s health concerns.
The 11th Annual Africa Health Conference will be driven by the search for these answers, according to event coordinator Cynthia Makarutse. She says, “To facilitate the progress of healthcare in the region, we will bring together thought leaders and influencers from the healthcare business from many disciplines.” Following an entirely online offering the previous year, the event returns to in-person gatherings.
The congress will serve as a forum for politicians and healthcare experts from around the continent to exchange ideas, discuss current issues, and evaluate the newest disruptive forces reshaping the healthcare industry. Localizing the Supply Chain, Technology and Digital, The Evolving Role of Nurses, Innovation in Population Health, and Revamping Health Systems are some of this year’s major conference themes.
Over 8000 participants from 56 nations are anticipated during the 2022 Congress, which will take place at Johannesburg’s Gallagher Convention Centre from October 26–28.
Delegates can receive CPD points for attending clinical and leadership conference tracks that are CPD-accredited, such as quality management, public health, imaging and diagnostics, healthcare management, and nursing.
Delegates will have the chance to network with colleagues and industry experts while participating in the 450-person expo, which promises to include the newest in healthcare technology and innovation.
“Africa Health 2022 will feature a ‘Transformation Zone,’ where trailblazers who are transforming healthcare on the continent will discuss the key concerns influencing the market and consider tactics for significant innovation in the African setting.
According to Makarutse, the Africa Health Conference will include a Product Showcases session where a few small and medium-sized health care enterprises will present their most cutting-edge goods and innovative solutions.
The strength and calibre of the offerings at this year’s Africa Health Congress are a clear sign that the healthcare sector is committed to strengthening the resilience of Africa’s healthcare systems.
The conference’s agenda is focused on fostering good governance, encouraging the adoption of UHC principles, and making sure that everyone in Africa has access to high-quality healthcare.
“Whether you’d like to source products, make new investments, learn something new, or establish business ties with the healthcare community, the Africa Health Congress will give an excellent networking opportunity,” says Makarutse.
The occasion promises to give a dynamic networking platform for showcasing the most recent products and ideas.
There will be representation from all over the continent, with the majority of that coming from sub-Saharan Africa, which includes South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ghana, Botswana, and Uganda.
Senior officials, corporate leaders, and members of the healthcare sector from across the area attend the congress because they appreciate the opportunities for learning, networking, and trade, including:
- Dealers & Distributors are seeking exclusive distribution contracts or new manufacturers & principals.
- Private hospital/clinic management with an emphasis on building and expanding vendor portfolios to achieve the greatest outcomes in terms of health.
- Management of public hospitals and clinics is responsible for maximising the utilisation of their procurement money in order to deliver the best therapeutic outcomes.
- Biomedical/clinical engineers that are interested in influencing future purchases and staying current on the most recent developments in medical technology
- Senior/Junior Clinicians who need to stay current on advances and products in their field of medicine
Here’s the list of 5 events taking place in Africa:
1.South African Society of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeons Congress
The event will take place in Cape Town, South Africa. It is an annual event dated September 2022 organized by SASMFOS.
Timings for the event are 9:00 Am to 6:00 Pm
2. Conference on Liver Disease in Africa
The event will take place in Cape Town, South Africa. It is an annual event dating from 29th September to 1st October 2022, the event will be organized by SHARE global health foundation.
Timings for the event are from 9:00 Am to 6:00 pm
3. International Conference on Medical, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences
The event will take place in Accra Ghana, West Africa. It is an annual event dating for 3rd October 2022, organized by the Research Foundation, the estimated turnout of audiences will be 500-1000 visitors.
Timings for the event are from 9:00 Am to 6:00 Pm
4. Society of Neurosurgeons of South Africa Congress
The event will take place in Kempton park, South Africa. It is an annual event dating from 29th September to 1st October 2022, the event will be organised by the SNSA conference, estimated turnout of the audience will be 100-500 visitors.
Timings for the event are from 9:00 Am to 6:00 Pm
5. International Festival of Sports, Exercise and Medicine Conference
The event will take place in Pretoria, South Africa. It is an annual event dating from 29th September to 2nd October 202w, the event will be organized by Londocor Event Management, and the estimated turnout of audiences will be 100-500 visitors.
Timings for the event are from 9:00 Am to 6:00 pm