The energy crackled in the air today at the Landmark Centre in Lagos as the 11 th edition of the
Medic West Africa Exhibition and Conference kicked off!
With a focus on the future of healthcare in West Africa, Day 1 delivered a dynamic mix of
insightful presentations, engaging workshops, and a vibrant exhibition floor. Industry leaders,
innovators, and healthcare professionals from across the region converged at the event,
fostering a dynamic environment for collaboration and knowledge exchange, and the adoption
of technological innovation.
From the conclusion of Day 1 activities, this year’s event is delivering on its promise to be a
turning point for West Africa’s healthcare landscape.
Key Highlights from Day 1:
The HFN Healthcare Leadership Conference began the day with impactful sessions based on
the theme of “Optimizing Emergency Care Delivery: Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain”.
It featured engaging discussions exploring crucial topics such as innovations and challenges in
emergency care; equity, preparedness, and collaborative resource allocations in crisis; private
sector opportunities in emergency care; and emergency preparedness and disaster
management: Lessons learned and future directions, amongst others.
Experts shared valuable insights on optimizing healthcare delivery for better patient outcomes
and the keynote address titled “Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain with a Focus on
Emergency Care” was presented by Dr. Abdu Mukhtar, the National Coordinator of the
Presidential Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain initiative.
There were also goodwill messages from key government representatives and stakeholders
including Dr Salma Ibrahim Anas, Special Adviser to the President on Health; Prof. Akin
Abayomi, Commissioner of Health, Lagos; Lynda Decker, Vice-President West Africa, Private
Healthcare Federation (WAPHF/FOASPS); and Pharm Ahmed I Yakasai, Founder/CEO,
Pharmaplus, Former President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, and
Founder/Chairman, Safe Medicines Foundation.
Dr Salma Ibrahim Anas, Special Adviser to the President on Health commented: “It gives me
great joy and pleasure to attend this important event representing President Bola Ahmed
Tinubu. This administration attaches great importance to healthcare development,
especially concerning how we can improve and change the trajectory of the health sector
and how we can reverse the trend of local manufacturing of medical equipment and
pharmaceuticals including vaccines in Nigeria. We are partners with you in this journey
of success. We know this will not be achieved in one day but the most important thing is
to prioritise it, and it is one of the key priorities of this administration’s Renewed Hope
Agenda ”
Other highlights from the day included a vibrant exhibition floor as leading medical equipment
manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and service providers showcased their latest
advancements in healthcare equipment and solutions. This allowed visitors to gain firsthand
experience with cutting-edge technologies poised to transform healthcare practices across West
Africa. In addition, throughout the day, attendees actively participated in networking events,
forging valuable connections that will undoubtedly lead to future collaborations and
partnerships.
This was supported by insightful seminars and workshops including a Quality and Patient Safety
Workshop held in collaboration with the Society for Quality in Healthcare in Nigeria titled
“Advancing Healthcare Excellence: A Certificate Workshop on Quality, Patient Safety and
Healthcare Standards” and a Healthcare Investment Workshop held in partnership with ABC
Health titled “Healthcare Investments in Africa – Mobilizing Private Sector to Drive Healthcare
Investments in Africa”.
This is the power of Medic West Africa – bringing together diverse stakeholders to drive
progress in the region’s healthcare sector.
Looking Ahead:
Day 1 set the stage for a truly impactful event. With two more days dedicated to the Health
Investments Conference and the Clinical Management Conference, attendees can expect
further in-depth discussions, product demonstrations, and opportunities to connect with industry
leaders.
If you haven’t already registered, there’s still time to join other healthcare stakeholders at Medic
West Africa 2024. Be a part of shaping the future of West African healthcare.
Visit medicwestafrica.com to secure your registration and experience the event firsthand.
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