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Healthcare Indaba - Global Health

Theme: African Solutions for Global Impact 

   

Overview

The Healthcare Indaba: Global Health brings together a powerful community of visionary leaders, forward-thinking policymakers, trailblazing innovators, and passionate health professionals, all united by one mission: to redefine the future of healthcare across Africa and the world.

 

This high impact gathering will shine a spotlight on bold, homegrown African solutions that are revolutionising global health systems, accelerating innovation, and expanding access to care for millions.

 

Through an engaging programme packed with thought-provoking keynotes, lively panel discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities, you’ll walk away with fresh perspectives, practical strategies, and the inspiration to drive meaningful change in your organisation and community.

Why you can't miss this:

  • Explore practical strategies for strengthening health systems and scaling innovation

  • Network with decision-makers, funders, and innovators driving change

  • Discover emerging trends in policy, financing, technology, and health equity

  • Be part of shaping a shared vision for Africa’s health future
Who should attend?

  • C-Suite Executives 

  • Clinical Care Leaders 

  • Business Leaders 

  • Policymakers 

  • Strategists 

  • Technologists 

  • Entrepreneurs 

  • Visionaries 

  • Academia 
Chair:
Prof Salome Maswime
Prof Salome Maswime
Head of the Global Surgery Division, and Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
University of Cape Town

Agenda

2nd September 2025

Session 1 : Health Financing
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Prof. Salome Maswime, Conference Chair, Head of the Global Surgery Division, and Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the University of Cape Town
09:10
AI-Powered Transformation in Healthcare: Strengthening Physician–Patient Relationships and Coding Automation
Mohamed Al Holibi, Regional Business Lead, Solventum, Middle East & Africa Region
09:30
Plenary: Financing and aid: a double-edged sword
Dr Edward Kunonga, Director of Population Health, NEOM
09:50
Panel Discussion
Prof Sipho Dlamini, University of Cape Town, South Africa (Facilitator)

  • Tlaleng Mofokeng, United Nations' Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health, Johannesburg, South Africa 

  • Mr Sibusiso Hlatjwako, health Systems Trust

  • A/Prof Olufunke Alaba, UCT health economics division 

  • Dr Luvuyo Bayeni, Chief Director Human Resources for Health NDOH 

Session 2
African Solutions for global health, Prof Salome Maswime (Facilitator)
10:50
Official remarks
MEC WC Province Mireille Wenger
11:10
Keynote Address:
Prof Yoswa Mbulalina Dambisya, Former Director General of the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC)
11:40
Red Cross Children's Trust

11:50
Discussion
Prof. Salome Maswime (UCT)
12:00
Networking Break and visit to the exhibition
Session 3
Health Innovation, Dr Oluchi Mbamalu
13:00
Advancing Digital Health
13:20
Plenary: African Innovations and Solutions:
Prof Tivani Mashamba-Thompson, Deputy-Dean Research, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
13:40
Panel Discussion
Dr Oluchi Mbamalu, Global Surgery Division, University of Cape Town (Facilitator)

  • Prof Sudesh Sivarasu, University of Cape Town, SA

  • Dr Dena Van der Bergh

  • Dr Moses Isiagi, UCT Global Surgery

  • Dr Paul Chileswa, Head of Policy, Population Health and Health Systems Strengthening, Roche, Nairobi, Kenya 

Session 4
Access to Health Care
Prof Esmita Charani, Infectious Diseases Division, University of Cape Town, South Africa (Facilitator)
14:40
Plenary: Burden of disease and improving access to health care
Andew Kambugu, The Sande-McKinnell Executive Director at Uganda Infectious Disease Institute and a Honorary Senior lecturer at Makerere University College of Sciences, Uganda
15:00
Panel Discussion
Prof Esmita Charani, Infectious Diseases Division, University of Cape Town, South Africa (Facilitator)

  • Dr David Mametja, HPCSA, South Africa

  • Dr Francis Magombo, WHO 

  • Dr Janet Midega Senior Research Manager, Wellcome Trust, London, UKDs

16:00
Closing Remarks
Prof Salome Maswime, Head of the Global Surgery Division at UCT, South Africa
Associate sponsors
WHX Cape Town
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Opening times

Tuesday, 2 Sep: 9am - 5pm

Wednesday, 3 Sep: 9am - 5pm

Thursday, 4 Sep: 9am - 4pm

Contact us

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Phone: +20223226904
Support hours: 9am-5pm Egypt time, Sunday to Thursday.

About us

World Health Expo is the world's leading healthcare platform for deeper learning, building relationships and doing business across the healthcare ecosystem.

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About us

World Health Expo is the world's leading healthcare platform for deeper learning, building relationships and doing business across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our commitment to data privacy

WHX is committed to safeguarding your privacy and will never sell or provide any personal data (including email, phone, address) to any third parties. Any third party claiming to sell or have access to attendee information should be treated as fraudulent and reported immediately.

Events
Discover 15 international exhibitions
Conferences
Learn from industry leaders and pioneers
Insights & trends
Connecting you to ideas from the best minds in healthcare
Sustainability
Our commitment to hosting eco-friendly healthcare events around the world
About
How WHX connects the global healthcare community
Newsletter
Get the latest updates, trends and insights from WHX
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