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:

• Big Pharmaceutical companies have radically changed their approach in recent years; how are they supporting the health system in Africa?

• 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?

• How can the government encourage the private sector to increase investment into the healthcare system in Africa?

• What are the future prospects of the healthcare industry in Africa?

Chair:

• Bryan Pearson, Editor and Publisher, Africa Health

Speakers:

• Chris Bonnett, Project Development & Management Leader, GE Healthcare

• Gemma Gunn, Marketing Director, AstraZeneca

• Steven Raucher, Co-Founder, Rapid Deploy

• Saad Sheikh, Head of Portfolio Operations, TLG Capital

• 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.