Africa’s Healthcare Market: Prospects and Projects
Event Information
Description
Africa’s healthcare sector is now estimated by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to be worth a $35bn per annum. There has been a sharp rise in demand for better quality healthcare from the growing middle class and according to McKinsey the sector is expected to reach approximately $US60bn by 2020.
This event will provide an opportunity to discuss the key drivers impacting the healthcare sector in Africa and will address the following questions:
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Big Pharmaceutical companies have radically changed their approach in recent years; how are they supporting the health system in Africa?
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Equity fund investment is on the rise; how does the financial sector assess risk and what are the key issues that are preventing investment into the sector?
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How can the government encourage the private sector to increase investment into the healthcare system in Africa?
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What are the future prospects of the healthcare industry in Africa?
Chair:
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Bryan Pearson, Editor and Publisher, Africa Health
Speakers:
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Chris Bonnett, Project Development & Management Leader, GE Healthcare
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Gemma Gunn, Marketing Director, AstraZeneca
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Steven Raucher, Co-Founder, Rapid Deploy
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Saad Sheikh, Head of Portfolio Operations, TLG Capital
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Nick Oliver, Head of Business Development, NMS Infrastructure
BCA members should contact susanjones@bcafrica.co.uk for access code to receive their tickets without charge.