Parallel XIV: Advancing Pooled Procurement & Intra-African Trade
Thursday, November 13, 2025
11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Capacity: 100 attendees
About This Session
This session will explore mechanisms for advancing pooled procurement and strengthening intra-African trade in health products. Speakers will discuss policy frameworks, collaborative models, and regional initiatives that promote market integration, improve access to quality-assured medicines, and enhance the sustainability of local manufacturing and supply chains across the continent.
SPEAKERS
Ahmed Mohamed
PPB Kenya
Ahmed Mohamed is the Chief Executive Officer of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board with over 20 years experience. He is resp...
Abebe Genetu Bayih
African Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
Abebe Genetu Bayih is the coordinator of local manufacturing of health commodities at Africa CDC. Prior to joining Afric...
Admire Nyika
Pharmaqon Services Limited
Admire Nyika has over 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulation, and skill development. He hold...
Farai Masekela
UNFPA
Farai currently serves as a Technical Specialist in the Product Quality Assurance Team at UNFPA, the United Nations Popu...
Olivier Ducamp
Global Fund
Mr Olivier Ducamp is the Senior Manager for Quality Assurance and Compliance in the Supply Operations Department at the ...
Washington Dengu
African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)
Washington Dengu is a distinguished pharmaceutical and regulatory affairs expert with over 15 years of experience shapin...
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