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n4a https://africacapacityalliance.org/n4a Mon, 11 Jan 2016 05:09:56 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 Sankalp Africa Summit 2016 https://africacapacityalliance.org/n4a/blog/2016/01/11/sankalp-africa-summit-2016/ https://africacapacityalliance.org/n4a/blog/2016/01/11/sankalp-africa-summit-2016/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2016 05:09:56 +0000 https://africacapacityalliance.org/n4a/?p=1064 Join Intellecap and its partners at the third Annual Sankalp Africa Summit to continue the exciting conversations on entrepreneurship, innovation and inclusive development. All conversations at this year’s Summit will revolve around the theme of “Spurring the Entrepreneurship Economy”. It will take a comprehensive look at the different strata of society which shape, influence, and stimulate inclusive and high-impact enterprises, while also building markets to efficiently carry these businesses to scale, enabling them to reach their full potential.

Over the last 2 years, Sankalp Forum, a global platform with regional editions, has convened over 1200 diverse stakeholder groups in Africa with the intent to create an ecosystem approach to enterprise-led development. We invite you to participate in this exciting movement and look forward to meeting you!

]]> https://africacapacityalliance.org/n4a/blog/2016/01/11/sankalp-africa-summit-2016/feed/ 0 Webinar Recording- Facilitating Commercial Networks to better serve low income Kenyans https://africacapacityalliance.org/n4a/blog/2015/04/20/webinar-invitation-facilitating-commercial-networks-to-better-serve-low-income-kenyans/ https://africacapacityalliance.org/n4a/blog/2015/04/20/webinar-invitation-facilitating-commercial-networks-to-better-serve-low-income-kenyans/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2015 06:40:46 +0000 https://africacapacityalliance.org/n4a/?p=1037 Given that retail drug outlets are often the first point of contact with the healthcare system for low-income Kenyans, private pharmacies are a critical but under-recognized component of national healthcare delivery.

To address challenges in the medicine supply chain that cause negative impact on consumers such as unlicensed, unqualified providers, proliferation of substandard medicines, and irrational prescribing practices, the Kenya Pharmaceutical Association (KPA) developed the Pharmnet retail network. KPA is a professional association of pharmaceutical technologists licensed by the Kenyan Government.

Pharmnet retail pharmacies are owned and operated by independent KPA members who purchase as a group from pre-qualified suppliers and deliver medicines under a common brand with the promise of quality assurance. To consumers, Pharmnet means “the place to buy genuine medicine at an affordable price”. Most Pharmnet member pharmacies are located in the urban neighbourhoods and rural areas where most low-income Kenyans reside. Pharmnet harnesses the power of the private sector to make better quality and affordable medicines accessible to Kenyans of all income levels. The business model leverages existing networks and features market sustainability at its core, making it a powerful market engagement to improve standards in Kenya’s pharmaceutical retail sector.

To listen to the webinar, visit this link. You can also access the presentation used here Pharmnet ACA Webinar 2.2.0 (3)

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Health PPPs in the News

  • Gavi Alliance and the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers (IFPW) entered a three year partnership to boost access of vaccines to under-served countries. Read more on this public-private partnership that will improve public health delivery in targeted regions.
  • The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) ministers of health and private sector representatives agreed to establish a health trust fund to sustain the response to AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in January 2015. Read more.
  • Experts at the Diagnostic Awareness Forum organized in January by Initiative for Medical Diagnostic Awareness (IMDA) in Lagos indicated that a public-private partnership model might make a difference in Nigeria’s medical diagnosis. Read more on why Nigeria should consider health PPPs as a tool to improve the country’s quality of healthcare.
  • IntraHealth announced the acquisition of a switchboard model for developing innovative public-private partnerships and leveraging existing technologies. Read more about how this innovative technology works in Tanzania, Ghana and Liberia.
  • The Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF), IntraHealth, the Higher Education Loans Board, Kenyan ministries and local private sectors established a FUNZO Kenya project through the Afya Elimu Fund. Read more about the loan mechanism that seeks to increase the number of health workers in the country.
  • The Competition Commission in South Africa undertook an investigation of the country’s private healthcare market to determine the affordability of private healthcare.  Follow this link to learn more about the inquiry.
  • Sera Prognostics announced a $25 million partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation towards the Company’s Series B financing. Read more about how the funding will benefit pregnant women in developing countries.
  • The Grameen Foundation will deploy its Mobile Technology for Community Health communication system during upcoming clinical trials in West Africa following a $242 million public-private health partnership. Follow this link to learn more about the partners in the research programme on Ebola.
  • USAID committed $4.5 million towards a four year leadership and capacity strengthening project for the West African Health Organization. Read more about how this project will promote public-private partnerships in the region.
  • Jacaranda Health opened Kenya’s first emergency obstetric facility in February 2015 with support from the Health Enterprise Fund to provide quality antenatal, postnatal and family planning services. Read more about how the facility will benefit the communities.

 

News from N4A members

The Center for Health Market Innovations partnered with Africa Capacity Alliance to host the second roundtable discussions in February 2015. Follow this link to learn more about the discussions.
 
N4A advisory board member, Dr. Amit Thakker, led a health panel session hosted by Africa Capacity Alliance and the Center for Health Market Innovations at the 2015 Sankalp Africa Summit in February 2015. Read more about the event.
 
The SHOPS project conducted a study in South Africa on HIV service delivery. The findings reveal that public-private partnerships could expand public health service and improve delivery of HIV care. Download the brief to learn more.

Announcements

  • The Center for Health Market Innovations released highlights from 2014 activities featuring over 70 private sector programs working in low-and-middle-income countries to deliver better and affordable healthcare to the poor. Follow this link to download the highlights.
  • USAID expanded its use of pregnancy test kits for family planning activities in Madagascar based on a SHOPS project research conducted in 2013. Follow this linkto download the report.
  • The Africa Christian Health Association Platform collaborated with the Christian Health Association of Kenya to host the 7th biennial conference on February 23-26, 2015 in Nairobi, Kenya. Follow this link to learn more about the conference.
  • Neoedge will host a conference on Capacity Building for PPP Projects and Procurement Contracts Management in Johannesburg, South Africa on March 24- 27, 2015. Follow this link to learn more about the upcoming conference.

 

Join the Network for Africa community of practice by following this link: knowledge-gateway.org/network-for-africa

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Health PPPs in the News

  • General Electronic committed $4 million to boost health care delivery in Kenya in support of public-private partnership models. Read more about the projects that will be supported through this partnership.
  • Private health facilities rely on mobile technology solutions to build strong relationships with their patients and manage operations through SMS or web-based applications. Read more on how access.mobile’s Clinic Communicator application in being used to improve the quality of local health care delivery services in Uganda.
  • The Constituency for Africa (CFA) will launch an African health care infrastructure initiative in February 2015. Follow this link to learn more about the CFA focus areas and the private sector leaders involved.
  • The World Economic Forum and Boston Consulting Group have partnered to provide health interventions for Nigeria’s states using a public-private partnership platform. Read more on how this arrangement with the private sector will improve Nigeria’s primary health care.
  • The Kenyan government intends invest $111 million to set up high-end medical facilities through public-private partnerships as it seeks to become a regional hub for medical tourism.Read more about these projections that have raised mixed reactions from citizens on the government’s priorities.
  • The Global Polio Eradication Initiative reported that Africa is getting close towards complete eradication of polio. Read more about the public-private partnerships initiative’s work towards combating the disease.
  • Amana Regional Referral Hospital collaborated with the Aga Khan Hospital to commit $79.8 million towards hospital expansion in Tanzania. Read more about how this public-private partnership will improve health care in the country.
  • Five health experts from across the globe shared their experiences on how public and private sectors can partner to deliver quality health care in developing countries. Follow this link to learn more.
  • Nigeria’s private sector health network seeks to provide market linkages between innovative programs, technical partners and funding sources in the private and public sector through innovation, strategic partnerships and impact investments. Read more about how these strategies can contribute towards shaping health markets for better private sector engagement in the country.
  • Private sector investments from investment banks and other domestic, regional and global players are crucial in supporting anti-malaria initiatives. Read more about why the private sector support is crucial to reduce the high malaria burdens.

News from N4A members

The SHOPS project shared survey findings that noted the private sector’s important role in achieving Kenya’s goal of universal health coverage through health insurance. Follow this linkfor the full presentation of the findings.

Africa Capacity Alliance will hold the second roundtable discussions on improving the health market ecosystem for maternal, new born and child health in Kenya through integrated public-private partnerships. Read more about the planned event.

The Kenya Healthcare Federation participated in the 3rd Presidential roundtable organized by the Kenya Private Sector Alliance in December 2014. Read more about the purpose and outcome of the meeting.

The Center for Health Market Innovation and Africa Capacity Alliance will to lead the health session at the Sankalp Africa Summit in February 2015. Follow this link to learn more about how to participate and get details on the session.

Announcements

  • SINA health will conduct its 46th course on performance-based financing in Mombasa, Kenya on April 20- May 1, 2015. Follow this link to learn more about the course offering.
  • The Sankalp Africa Summit will take place at Strathmore Business School in Nairobi on February 5-6, 2015. Follow this link to learn more about the event and view the agenda.
  • The Private Sector Innovation Programme released publications providing an analysis of health markets and private-for-poor interventions in East Africa and a literature review on understanding the India low cost health care delivery model. Follow this link to download the publications.

 

Join the Network for Africa community of practice by following this link: knowledge-gateway.org/network-for-africa

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