Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC)

Connected for Change

2 - 5 March, 2025

Kigali Convention Center, Rwanda

The Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC 2025), held in Kigali, Rwanda, from March 2–5, marked a monumental milestone—a decade of Africa-led thought leadership in health. At a time when global health funding is on a continuous decline and Africa contends with a growing disease burden, AHAIC 2025 stood as a beacon of hope and action as one of Africa’s largest and most influential public health forums. This year’s theme, “Connected for Change: Addressing the Social and Ecological Dynamics of Health,” provided an energizing platform for reimagining Africa’s health future through collaboration, innovation, and sustainable solutions. Together, we explored groundbreaking ways to build a resilient and self-sustaining healthcare future for Africa.

Be Inspired by Global Leaders and Local Champions

Gain exclusive insights from an extraordinary line-up of visionaries, including global leaders and local experts. Discover fresh perspectives on the most pressing health issues of our time as per the sub-themes below:
• Climate and Health
• Research Innovation & Technology
• Health Financing
• Human Behavior
• Health Indicators in Fragile Settings
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
• Politics and Governance
• Localization
• Meaningful Youth Engagement

Champion Your Agenda

Here’s your platform to make your agenda known. Advocate for transformative policies, influence decision-makers, and drive sustainable health investments. Your voice will be amplified by data-driven, evidence-based approaches, ensuring your calls for action are credible, compelling, and impossible to ignore.

Engage with Africa’s Next Generation of Leaders

Witness the brilliance and energy of youth leaders as they lead the charge for a better future. This is your opportunity to join a movement shaped by their commitment to:
• Better Governance
• Accountability & Transparency
• Innovation & Technology
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Build Powerful Networks

Forge invaluable connections with African thought leaders, issue experts, and change-makers from across the continent and beyond. These connections don’t end with the event—they’re catalysts for future collaborations. Join a community of like-minded individuals and organizations who are deeply committed to action, not just talk.

AHAIC 2025 in Numbers

Online Attendees

2 +

Biennial Attendance

2 +

Countries Represented

1 +

Speakers

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key Insights & Outcomes

Key insights and outcomes from AHAIC 2025 underscored the urgent need for:

Strengthening African leadership and ownership to drive the continent’s health agenda and build self-reliance.
Prioritising and investing in primary health care (PHC) as the foundation for achieving universal health coverage (UHC).
Advancing health equity, diversity, and inclusion by addressing systemic barriers and ensuring meaningful engagement of all stakeholders.
Harnessing innovation, technology, and digital health to transform health systems and improve access to care.
Addressing the climate and health nexus through integrated policies and dedicated resources.
Fostering robust partnerships and collaboration across sectors and borders to amplify impact.
Ensuring sustainable and equitable health financing through increased domestic resource mobilisation and innovative mechanisms.

Initiatives Launched

Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN)

The official launch of the Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) was announced at an evening reception on March 3, 2025. The launch was attended by high-profile speakers including Dr. Tariro Makadzange, CEO, ACRN; Dr. Wilfred Gurupira, Alliance and Partnerships Director, ACRN; Prof. Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Director General, Rwanda Biomedical Centre, and the Minister of State for Health, Rwanda, Hon. Dr. Yvan Butera. ACRN aims to connect researchers to opportunities, enhance capacity in existing facilities, and implement high-quality trials.

African Health Research, Innovation & Development Alliance (AHRIDA)

The African Health Research, Innovation & Development Alliance (AHRIDA) was officially launched on March 3, 2025, during a parallel session on African-led research, development and innovation (RD&I) hosted by Amref Health Africa and the Gates Foundation. AHRIDA is a pan-African movement for advocacy in health research, development, and innovation. It was established to champion African-led health RD&I as a significant economic driver on the continent and a contributor to advancements in global health.

Two Conferences Connected

AHAIC 2025 saw the first-ever live connection of two prominent African and European conferences: the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) Ideas Lab 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, and AHAIC 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda. CEPS is committed to improving EU-Africa relations and joint initiatives for research and innovation. Watch the video here.

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