The Future of Health Conference: The Private Sector as a Catalyst for a Resilient Health System

By Ruth Ajawu

Shades of Us attended the 9th edition of the Future of Health Conference on October 12, 2023.

The Future of Health Conference is a yearly gathering hosted by Nigeria Health Watch, and this year's theme was a game-changer. Nigeria Health Watch has come a long way since its first health conference in 2015, where the discussion centred on Universal Health Coverage. Over the years, they have delved into diverse topics, from ‘Health Meets Tech’ in 2016, to ‘The Business of Health’ in 2017, the ‘Diaspora as Nigeria's Brain Gain’ in 2018, ‘Quality in Healthcare’ in 2019, ‘Innovations in Health’ in 2020, ‘The Political Economy of Health’ in 2022 in anticipation of the 2023 elections. This year, the spotlight was on ‘The Private Sector as a Catalyst for a Resilient Health System’.

Advancing Towards Universal Health Care (UHC) by 2030

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A Comprehensive Exploration of Progress Evaluation, Barriers, and Innovative Solutions

By Adetayo Adetokun

In the pursuit of equitable healthcare access, the global community has set forth an ambitious goal: achieving Universal Health Care (UHC) across the African continent by the year 2030. This commitment carries profound significance for Africa, where long standing health disparities and insufficient medical services have posed formidable challenges to both social progress and economic development. In this extensive blog post, we embark on a comprehensive exploration of the progress made toward realizing UHC in Africa. This journey will shine a light on the barriers that have slowed its advancement, while also spotlighting the innovative solutions that hold the promise of revolutionizing healthcare systems throughout the region. By delving into the intricacies of measuring progress, identifying obstacles, and showcasing groundbreaking innovations, we will gain a deep understanding of the multifaceted path Africa is traversing towards achieving the noble objective of UHC by 2030.