Africa, which bears 24% of world’s disease, has only about 1 percent of all the funding for health in the world, estimated shortage of 800,000 health workers, and lags behind on almost all healthcare indicators, is experiencing record growth of healthcare demand.
According to IFC, USD 25-30 billion in new investments will be needed in healthcare assets, including hospitals, clinics, and distribution warehouses, to meet the growing healthcare demands of sub-Saharan Africa. 50% of the investment opportunity would be concentrated in health services provision followed by distribution and retail (14%), life sciences (14%), risk pooling (13%) and medical education (9%).
Publicly, African Ministries recently have issued new Health Sector Strategic Plan and National Health Insurance Scheme to increase health service delivery and affordability. Privately, different engagement channels have been opened for investors from private sector, as the public sector could not fully meet the Demand.
Healthcare Investment and Technology Africa 2016 will explore updated African health sector strategic plans, investment modes, insurance scheme, health facilities construction, upgrading, procurement and training issues, to accelerate regional healthcare development and help stakeholders grasp collaboration opportunities in Africa.
I am looking forward to meeting you in Abuja, Nigeria!
Best Regards,
Organizing Committee of Healthcare Investment and Technology Africa 2016
Day One
September 7th
Day Two
September 8th
Ministries
Public and Private Hospital Groups
NGOs and Associations:
In the event brochure, you will know that the 2-day conference this year will more focus on Africa Healthcare development