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AFRICA HEALTH SUMMIT
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Africa Health Summit Conference

Africa Health Summit

London 2026

Driving Africa's health competitiveness through innovation and partnerships.

Medical Technology Innovation

Our Mission

Transforming Healthcare

Build resilient health systems through technology and collaboration.

Healthcare Leadership Discussion

Global Leadership

Shaping the Future

Connecting African and global health leaders for sustainable impact.

Healthcare Collaboration

Why Now?

Critical Momentum

Africa hosts 25% of global population by 2050. Health competitiveness is urgent.

Date 7 May 2026
Location London, UK
Theme Tech, Talent & Partnerships
Focus Health Competitiveness
Summit Pillars - Africa Health Summit
Strategic Framework

Summit Pillars

Five key focus areas driving Africa's health transformation through technology, talent, innovation, financing, and global resilience partnerships.

1

Technology & Digital Health Transformation

  • AI-driven diagnostics & virtual care
  • Health information systems & electronic medical records
  • Data governance, cybersecurity & health intelligence
Talent & Workforce Development
2

Talent, Workforce & Capacity Development

  • Scaling medical education & specialist training
  • Addressing brain drain through incentives & diaspora engagement
  • Next-generation health workers: biotech, genomics, digital health engineers
3

Innovation & Local Manufacturing

  • Regional medical supply chains
  • Vaccine and pharmaceutical production
  • Regulatory harmonization
4

Health Financing & Investment

  • Blended finance
  • Innovative insurance models
  • PPPs for primary healthcare & infrastructure
Global Health Security
5

Global Health Security, Climate & Resilience

  • Pandemic preparedness
  • Climate-linked disease risks
  • Strengthening emergency response systems

Expected Outcomes

Tangible results and strategic deliverables from the Africa Health Summit 2026

A Strategic Framework on Africa's Health Competitiveness (2026–2030)

New investment commitments and PPP announcements

Draft policy recommendations for ministries and regional blocs

Partnerships between African and UK medical schools, innovation hubs & hospitals

Launch of Africa Health Innovation & Investment Working Group

Media amplification through African Leadership Magazine and international partners

Be Part of Africa's Health Transformation

Join global leaders, innovators, and policymakers in shaping the future of healthcare across Africa. Contribute to building resilient, competitive health systems through technology, talent, and transformative partnerships.

Register for the Summit
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Summit Experience

Summit Format & Participation

An immersive experience designed for maximum engagement, knowledge exchange, and partnership development among Africa's healthcare ecosystem stakeholders.

Summit Features

  • High-level Keynote Presentations

    Insights from global health leaders and visionaries shaping Africa's healthcare future.

  • Ministerial and CEO Panel Sessions

    Strategic dialogues between government officials and industry leaders.

  • Fireside Conversations

    Intimate discussions with global experts on pressing healthcare challenges.

  • Innovation Spotlight & Case Studies

    Showcasing successful healthcare innovations and transformative models.

  • Partnership MoU Signing Sessions

    Formalizing collaborations and strategic alliances for impact.

  • Closed-door Roundtables

    Exclusive sessions for investors and health leaders to discuss opportunities.

Participants Include

African Health Ministers
CEOs of Hospitals & Pharma Companies
Global Health-tech Innovators
WHO, AfDB & World Bank Representatives
UK Government Officials
Venture Capital & Private Equity Funds
Research Institutions
Global Academics

Join Africa's Premier Healthcare Gathering

500+
Global Leaders
50+
Countries Represented
100+
Organizations
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