Informa Markets, the organizers of the first-ever International Health Ministerial Summit, have announced that the event will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, from December 4–5, 2024. This groundbreaking gathering will bring together global healthcare leaders to address critical health challenges and pave the way for more resilient and equitable medical systems.
The Summit, themed ‘Strengthening Health Systems for a Better Tomorrow’, will focus on advancing healthcare through collaboration, innovation, and strategic investment. Delegates will engage with VIPs, government officials, and industry leaders as they tackle pressing issues, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, access to medicines, diagnostics, HIV/AIDS, women’s health, and health equity.
Africa-specific priorities, such as enhancing healthcare delivery, driving digital health and innovation, and fostering financing and investment opportunities, will also feature prominently.
The two-day event promises dynamic, interactive sessions, including keynote speeches by renowned healthcare experts and panel discussions designed to spark debates and generate actionable solutions. A dedicated networking event will allow attendees to connect with thought leaders and peers, deepening their understanding of the challenges and opportunities shaping the global healthcare landscape.
Why Kigali?
Rwanda’s exemplary focus on community-based universal healthcare, robust immunization programs, and forward-looking healthcare frameworks makes Kigali an ideal host city. The country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its healthcare systems resonate with the Summit’s objectives of fostering partnerships, spurring investment, and accelerating progress.
Peter Hall, President of India, Middle East, Africa & Turkey at Informa Markets, emphasized the Summit’s significance:
“The International Ministerial Summit represents a milestone achievement for the African continent, uniting global healthcare leaders to discuss and debate issues that will have a lasting impact not only on healthcare systems on the continent but globally. We can’t wait to welcome key stakeholders and are excited to see actionable solutions that will positively impact the healthcare landscape.”
The International Health Ministerial Summit promises to be a transformative event, setting the stage for collaborations and initiatives that will shape the future of healthcare worldwide.