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CONFERENCE AGENDA
CONFERENCEAGENDA
Tuesday 11 October • Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill
13:30-19:00 PLA2022 PRE-REGISTRATION
Participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill (business card required). PNYX’s registration desk will remain open all day for those attending the afternoon workshops, whilst Sponsors also setup their exhibition stands.
14:45 - 15:30 IFRC LOGISTICS SUPPLIER WORKSHOP
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Africa Regional Office will host a dedicated workshop open to all PLA2022 delegates and sponsors looking to find out more about how to become a supplier for the IFRC. Attendees will learn who IFRC are and what they procure and contract. There will be a presentation of their online item catalogue, who is purchasing in the IFRC, their Regional Logistics Units, and the process to become a registered supplier including how to obtain tender documents whilst sharing valuable contact details.
Rishi Ramrakha, Head of Regional logistics unit, Africa of Global Humanitarian Services & Supply Chain Management, IFRC - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
15:30 - 16:15 DOING BUSINESS WITH THE UN WORKSHOP
The United Nations Secretariat Procurement Division’s (UNPD) will host an open session for all PLA2022 delegates, presenting fundamentals on doing business with the UN. This session will look at the principles of UN procurement, the UN system, areas of operation and types of goods & services, statistics, and challenges in peacekeeping procurement. This workshop will be very informative for those wishing to learn more about UN procurement, and will also feature a Q&A session, an excellent opportunity to ask any questions to aid your UN procurement efforts.
Tigabu Adane Ayele, Procurement officer/ Team leader of UNPD - United Nations Procurement Division Muhammed (Riad) Islam, Procurement Officer (Team Leader Healthcare Team) of UNPD - United Nations Procurement Division
16:15 - 17:00 USAID FUNDING WORKSHOP
Join USAID’s Management Bureau from Washington D.C. for a discussion on how to work with the U.S. Agency for International Development. You will learn about the Agency’s operations, key terms you need to know, tips for submitting proposals, how to find funding opportunities and much more! You will also have an opportunity to ask questions of USAID staff.
Rachel Chilton (virtual), Deputy Director of Communications of Office of Acquisition & Assistance, USAID - U.S. Agency for International Development
19:00 - 21:00 EVENING NETWORKING RECEPTION - HUMIDOR BAR & LOUNGE
PLA2022 delegates meet for an ‘ice-breaker’ Networking Reception to discuss the two days ahead in a relaxed and informal setting, whilst enjoying a range of canapés and refreshments. Also an ideal opportunity for Panel Chairs to connect with their fellow panellists.
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8:30 - 8:50 NETWORKING REGISTRATION
PLA2022 delegates may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee (business card required).
8:50 - 9:15 OPENING CEREMONY
CONFERENCE CHAIR
Benjamin Hardy, Director of PNYX Ltd Dr. Girum Hailu Maheteme, Senior Advisor, IGAD Health and Social Development and Regional Coordinator for COVID Response of IGAD Health & Social Development Division Dr. Anastasia Nyalita, CEO of Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF)
9:15 - 9:25 OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Dr. Omar Najim (virtual), Chief Advisor and Director of Special Programme of Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, HOPE Consortium
9:25 - 10:25 PANEL 1: RE-THINKING AFRICA’S PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR - LESSONS LEARNED FROM COVID-19
The scarcity of pharmaceuticals in Africa has been a problem for decades. With so few manufacturers, Africa relies largely on imports to keep its population healthy. The dependence on imported pharmaceuticals has left populations across the continent vulnerable to shortages of medication. Africa’s lack of essential medicines and active pharmaceutical ingredients during the pandemic had implications on the pharma and health sector over and above the direct effects of COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has undermined recent progress on access to HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis medicines as well as to reproductive, maternal, and newborn treatments and medicines. For that reason, several components are needed to establish an environment to produce a local mature pharmaceutical industry, scale up production, and attract investors. Panelists will discuss ways of rethinking the continent’s pharma sector as a contributor to prosperity, improving health care and driving economic growth. This involves partnering with local and international pharmaceutical companies to co-create projects, identify technical partners, and develop commercially viable projects and financing structure. Both public and private stakeholders have a role to play in these critical steps required.
Panel Chair: Dr. Amit N Thakker, President of Africa Healthcare Federation Bridget Barnard, Supply Chain Director of Pfizer Laboratories Nuran Idris, Healthcare Manager, Africa of GS1 Global Office Prof. (Dr.) Shital Maru, Associate Professor of Pharmacy of University of Nairobi Dr. Lucas Kimanga Nyabero, CEO of Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Dr. Nelly Kimani, Quality Assurance Pharmacist of Centrale Humanitaire Medico-Pharmaceutique (CHMP - Kenya)
10:25 - 10:55 NETWORKING TEA & COFFEE BREAK
Bisrat G. Mariyam, Head of Pharmaceuticals & Life Science Logistics Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services
SCOVIA LUKERA, KENYA RED CROSS SOCIETY “The engagement and the networking are on the highest level. Very educational and insightful sessions all around”
11:05 - 12:05 PANEL 2: IMPROVING PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN AFRICA: NEW TECHNOLOGIES & INNOVATION
Africa’s pharmaceutical market is fragmented with small pharmacies, which are prevalent, operating in a large market where demand is uncertain, and supply is constrained. This fragmentation makes it difficult for the sole operating pharmacies to get access to products at the right prices. Local challenges in remote and difficult to reach areas call for local solutions within the supply chain such as partnerships amongst cold chain handlers to ensure last-mile delivery of vaccines to end-users, while in acceptable controlled conditions. The availability of experienced facilities along supply-chain routes with scalable facilities also remains a challenge and can limit the supply of vaccines. Nonetheless, digitalization has fostered instant communication and helped facilitate speedy research, development, and distribution of essential medicines and vaccines, demonstrating its importance to future pharma. Africa has a unique opportunity to utilize these advancements in technology and leapfrog the current infrastructure gaps affecting its pharmaceutical value chain to positively impact health outcomes on the continent. Panelists will discuss how to achieve supply chain sustainability and transparency in Africa by providing examples of key solutions, innovations, and new technologies that can drive towards a more sustainable pharma supply chain.
Panel Chair: Setota Keabetswe Ramoshebi, Commercial Operations & Distributor Excellence Leader - Africa of BD Edward Kufwafwa, Pharmacy Assistant, Regional Vaccination Programme of IOM - International Organization for Migration Seru Morries, Acting Commissioner Pharmaceutical Services of Uganda Ministry of Health Azuka Okeke (virtual), CEO of African Resource Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management Fabrice Panza (virtual), Manager Global Cool Chain Solutions of Etihad Cargo Joshua Muriithi, Ecosystem Enabler of Roche Kenya Limited
12:05 - 13:30 NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK
Afternoon sessions dedicated to introductory 15-minute 1-2-1 matchmaking meetings between Government, NGOs, U.S., UN & International Agency stakeholders, and attending local, regional & global private-sector specialists. Personalised schedules are prearranged to provide a unique opportunity to share, network, and develop partnerships that will not only strengthen regional and international cooperation but also, further the continent’s health efforts and long-term wellbeing of its citizens.
15:30 - 16:00 NETWORKING TEA & COFFEE BREAK
19:00-19:30 EVENT DINNER - TRANSPORT
For those that require it, transport is included with an PLA2022 Event Dinner Ticket (please confirm at the on-site registration desk). Transport will depart from the Radisson Blu Hotel Lobby (Nairobi Upper Hill) at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start, returning back to the Hotel at approx. 10:30pm.
19:30-22:30 EVENT DINNER - CARNIVORE RESTAURANT
Sponsored by the HOPE Consortium, PLA2022 delegates are invited to an informal Event Dinner at the renowned Carnivore Restaurant, to experience the food, ambience and entertainment Nairobi has to offer. A relaxed and fun evening with colleagues, to continue discussions from day one. For more information, please contact a member of the PNYX team.
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8:30 - 9:00 NETWORKING REGISTRATION
If not done so already, PLA2022 delegates may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee (business card required).
9:00 - 9:05 DAY TWO WELCOMING REMARKS
CONFERENCE CHAIR
Dr. Girum Hailu Maheteme, Senior Advisor, IGAD Health and Social Development and Regional Coordinator for COVID Response, IGAD Health & Social Development Division
9:05 - 9:15 SPOTLIGHT ADDRESS - MEDS
Titus Munene M’Maeti, Ag. Project Director, Mission for Essential Drugs & Supplies (MEDS)
9:15 - 10:15 PANEL 3: AFRICA’S LEGAL AND REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
Regulatory reform is essential to progress in the pharma space. In addition to contributing to more stable health systems and supporting a domestic manufacturing sector that addresses issues of access and affordability, a stable regulatory environment can also attract long-term financial support. Regulatory standards are key to attracting investors as they demonstrate regulation, verification, and certification which provide that certainty. In Africa, however, the lack of organized distribution systems forces health care providers to rely on open drug markets and unlicensed drug traders, making patients susceptible to counterfeit and substandard products. This session will look at the role that local regulatory authorities and bodies play to streamline regulatory processes. Panelists will discuss how local governments, manufactures but also multilateral organizations can support the development of domestic pharma operations in Africa by helping to determine which nations and regions can share capacity to produce medication. They will also examine examples to improve and maintain a harmonized regulatory system by increasing investment into local production in Africa, coordinating supply chain and manufacturing for medical product, and developing resources both for buying and development of vaccines to guarantee an operational market design and procurement system.
Panel Chair: Dr. Winnie Nganga, Chairperson , KAPI . Regulatory Affairs Director GSK of Kenya Association of Pharmaceutical Industry (KAPI) Dr. Emmanuel Agogo (virtual), Country Representative - Nigeria of RTSL (Resolve to Save Lives) Dr. Akua Amartey, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Technical Operations of Food and Drugs Authority - Ghana Rishi Ramrakha, Head of Unit - Africa Region of Global Humanitarian Services & Supply Chain Management, IFRC - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
10:15 - 10:45 SPOTLIGHT SESSION: PATH
UNDERSTANDING MARKET DYNAMICS OF MATERNAL, NEWBORN, CHILD HEALTH (MNCH) MEDICAL DEVICES IN KENYA
Helen Kamau, Market Dynamics Officer of PATH and Andolo Miheso, Project lead - Technical Advisor of PATH
10:45 - 11:25 NETWORKING TEA & COFFEE BREAK
EDWARD KUFWAFWA, INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM) “Great repository of knowledge and resource beneficial to the value chain in various supply chain modes”
11:25 - 12:25 PANEL 4: BUILDING RESILIENT PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS & STRONGER PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
The COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed health systems in both developed and developing nations alike with Africa having one of the weakest health systems globally. Health systems in Africa were inadequately prepared for the pandemic, and its impact was substantial. Insufficient access to vaccines, medicines and technologies, and weak health systems have hindered the realization of the right to health of all Africans during the pandemic. In addition, fiscal constraints, and unsustainable debt burdens are hindering the path to recovery. Africa has also been left behind in the COVID-19 response, with less than 13% of people in Africa fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of March 2022. As countries roll back strict measures against COVID-19, African countries and their public health stakeholders are starting to shift their attention. Vaccination continues to remain important, however the focus is moving on to longer-term testing and surveillance approaches that can be integrated into, and will strengthen, national health systems. New and robust funding mechanisms for HIV, health and pandemic preparedness must prioritize the local needs of African countries through special drawing rights reallocation, debt relief, new concessional sources and sustained/increased overseas development assistance (ODA). Partnerships with developed nations in collaboration with multilateral institutions is also required to support African institutions.
Panel Chair: Dr. Anastasia Nyalita, CEO of Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF) Dr. Chibuzo Eneh, Deputy Director (Head Supply Chain) of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Dr. Olukayode Fasominu, Senior Manager of UNICEF - UN Children’s Fund Jackline Kiarie, Regional Program Manager of Amref Health Africa Dr. Girum Hailu Maheteme, Senior Advisor, IGAD Health and Social Development and Regional Coordinator for COVID Response of IGAD Health & Social Development Division
12:25 - 13:25 PANEL 5: UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY-LEVEL RESPONSES TO PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES
The pandemic has drawn attention to the need to strengthen the delivery of community-based health services. As the pandemic response now goes into a long-term phase, boosting community health services is critical to strengthening community resilience and community-level responses to public health emergencies. This includes providing testing support to African countries, helping with community mobilization, advocacy and scaling up of contact tracing as well as training community health workers. Panelists will discuss how community engagement at the local level has dealt with public heath emergencies by prevent and mitigating the spread of emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic before, during, and after the crises.
Panel Chair: Lilian Chebon, Program Officer Health of World Vision Kenya Gorgui Diallo, CEO of PanAfricare Ziwa Hillington, Strategist of Community Health and Information Network (CHAIN) Dr. Catherine Kanari, Universal Health Coverage Lead of Amref Health Africa
13:25 - 14:40 NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK
14:40 - 14:55 SPOTLIGHT ADDRESS - PHARMACCESS
Mac-Thompson Gbeti, Brand Ambassador of PharmAccess Foundation
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14:55 - 15:55 PANEL 6: MANAGEMENT & DISTRIBUTION OF VACCINE & MEDICAL PRODUCTS TO AND WITHIN AFRICA
This panel will discuss how key stakeholders work together in moving health products across the African continent. Panelists will discuss the lessons learnt, solutions and areas of opportunities to overcome logistical challenges in terms of cold storage capacity, handling, and storing of vaccines to ensure a safe, secure, and resilient supply chain across the African continent.
Panel Chair: Vinod Guptan, Board Director & Chairman-Supply Chain Committee of Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF) Mohamedamin Abdullahi Ahmed, Head of Logistics of Somalia Federal Ministry of Health & Human Services Gordon Brown, Logistics Manager of Chemonics International Peter Otieno, CEO of GS1 Kenya
15:55 - 16:15 CLOSING CEREMONY
CONFERENCE CHAIR
Dr. Girum Hailu Maheteme, Senior Advisor, IGAD Health and Social Development and Regional Coordinator for COVID Response of IGAD Health & Social Development Division Benjamin Hardy, Director of PNYX Ltd
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