Is UHC A Reality For Nigeria? Find Out At 2024 PSHAN Annual Conference
Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) is excited to announce its 2024 Annual Conference, with the theme ” Harnessing Private Sector Solutions for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria’s Evolving Health Insurance.” The conference promises to be filled with insightful exchange of ideas and action plans to revolutionise healthcare access for all Nigerians.
The conference will begin with an exclusive, invite-only “Leaders Summit” on Tuesday, June 25th, bringing together key players, business leaders, and policymakers in Nigeria. Following this exchange, a virtual session will follow on Thursday, June 27th, open to everyone. Both the physical and virtual conferences aim to engage participants, sparking engaging conversations on UHC solutions.
For the physical conference, Dr Tayo Aduloju, CEO of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), will be the Special Guest of Honour. Other speakers include: Abimbola Adebakin, Founder/CEO of Advantage Health Africa; Professor Alero Roberts, Associate Professor College of Medicine University of Lagos; Dr. Ngozi Onyia, Managing Director, Paelon Memorial Hospital; and Peju Ibekwe, CEO of Sterling One Foundation, among other distinguished speakers.
For the virtual conference, Nicole Spieker, CEO of PharmAccess Group will take the lead as the keynote speaker. Other speakers include Dr Emmanuella Zamba, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA); Ikechukwu Ofuani, Director, Worldwide Government Affairs & Policy West & Central Africa, J&J; and Oluwakolade Abayomi, Group Medical Consultant, Dangote Industries Limited, among other distinguished speakers.
Last year’s conference, “Building Sustainable Health Systems in Nigeria,” emphasised the critical need for multi-sectoral collaboration and innovation to achieve UHC. This year, the PSHAN Annual Conference is taking things up a notch by focusing on innovative solutions for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and redefining health access for millions of Nigerians.
The conference will include sessions packed with valuable insights and practical takeaways. Seasoned experts will share their knowledge and best practices. Attendees can expect to be equipped with the right knowledge, tools, and resources to actively contribute to the advancement of universal health coverage, including strategies for increasing health insurance enrollment, strengthening healthcare delivery systems, and improving health financing mechanisms. There will also be opportunities for collaboration, networking and knowledge exchange.
The conference promises to be a cornerstone moment in the journey towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all Nigerians.
