Africa Health Congress 2024 wraps up with “Women in Healthcare” discussions.

24 October 2024

Africa’s premier healthcare gathering will wrap up this year’s proceedings in Cape Town today (Thursday 24 October). The third and final day of Africa Health Congress 2024 will aim to maintain the energy and insightful discussions of the previous two days, with a particular emphasis on policymaking, technological advancements in healthcare, and empowerment for women in the healthcare sector.

?“The African Medical and Research Foundation Africa Health Policy Series will take centre stage, running throughout the day and featuring discussions on universal health coverage, strengthening primary healthcare systems, and innovative financing models for healthcare in Africa,” says a spokesperson for the organisers of the event, Cynthia Makarutse.

“Today’s EmpowHER Conference will highlight the crucial role of women in African healthcare, addressing challenges such as gender disparities in leadership positions, work-life balance for healthcare professionals, and strategies for mentoring the next generation of women in healthcare,” she says.

The Radiology Workshop will provide a platform for experts to discuss the latest innovations in diagnostic imaging. Key topics include AI-powered image analysis for early cancer detection, portable ultrasound technologies for remote areas, and advancements in 3D medical imaging for surgical planning. By enhancing diagnostic accuracy and speed, particularly in resource-limited settings, these innovations have the potential to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden on healthcare systems.

The conclusion of the Innov8 Start-up Competition and the Cr8 Student Entrepreneurship Competition, also on day three, will showcase the next generation of healthcare innovators.

“The 2024 edition of Africa Health Congress has been one of the most impactful to date, attracting thousands of attendees from across the continent. The Congress featured a total of 20 CPD & non-CPD sessions and attracted a staggering 500 strong list of trade exhibitors, successfully catalysing knowledge exchange and collaboration for better patient outcomes and stronger health systems all round,” explains Makarutse.

“This year's event has exceeded our expectations in every way. The level of engagement, the quality of discussions, and the innovative solutions presented here give us great hope for the future of healthcare in Africa. We've seen real commitments made towards addressing some of the most pressing health challenges on the continent.”

As Africa Health 2024 draws to a close, the focus now shifts to implementing the insights and strategies discussed over the past three days.

“The success of this year's congress reaffirms Africa Health's position as the premier platform for driving positive change in African healthcare, setting the stage for even greater impact in the years to come,” says Makarutse.

ABOUT AFRICA HEALTH CONGRESS

• Africa Health is organised by the Informa Markets’ Global Healthcare Group. It takes place at Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa between 22 and 24 October 2024.
• A summary report from the Africa Health Congress 2023 can be downloaded from https://www.africahealthexhibition.com/en/forms/exb/download-post-show-report.html
• The Exhibition will host CPD-accredited conferences that are aimed at bridging the gap in medical knowledge by?providing the very latest insights into cutting-edge procedures, techniques, and skills.
• For more information, visit https://www.africahealthexhibition.com/en/home.html?