Past Events / News
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April 2012
April 18-19, 2012, Nairobi, Kenya
Anadach Consulting Group, in collaboration with Kenya Government and TeleHealth Kenya co-hosted e-Health Africa Conference which was held in Nairobi, Kenya on April 18, 19 2012. e-Health Africa Conference 2012: Integrating M-health into E-Health Strategy Implementation was the first multi-stakeholder event focusing on e-Health in Africa that will take place on the continent.
The conference provided a platform to facilitate the implementation of Kenya's new eHealth strategy by bringing together key stakeholders from Kenya and around the world who are working in health care, telecommunications, ICT, finance, academia, and the development sectors to share knowledge, exchange ideas, discuss innovative and emerging solutions and develop collaborations. At the same time, it promoted knowledge exchange with other countries that have developed national eHealth strategies (such as Tanzania and Rwanda), and with others who are in the process of or thinking about developing such strategies.
Conference website: http://www.anadach.com/e-Health_Africa_Conference_2012.htm
Presentations are available to download http://www.anadach.com/e-Health2012_program.htm
April 21-22, 2012, Yale University
Dr Ronke Dosunmu, Senior Consultant, presented the Anadach concept on expanding pre-paid health care coverage through Diaspora Health Insurance at the recently concluded Global Health and Innovation Conference at Yale University in April. Further information on the conference is available on: http://www.uniteforsight.org/conference/
December 2011
December 5-7, 2011, Washington, DC
Dr. Egbe Osifo-Dawodu, Partner spoke about Anadach's commercial experience with mhealth tools at the mHealth Summit in Washington, DC in December 2011. http://www.mhealthsummit.org/program_speakers.php#
November 30-December 1, 2011, Nairobi Kenya
Anadach participated in AfriHealth conference in Kenya from 30 November-1 December,2011. Dr Egbe Osifo-Dawodu moderated discussion 'mHealth: Turning hype into delivery'. http://aitecafrica.com/event/view/74
October 2011
October 25, 2011
Anadach's work with its partner Instrat Global Health Solutions on mobile remote monitoring and personalized health education delivery was one of the innovations selected to be presented at the Scratch, Sniff and Learn taking place at the CUNY Graduate Center , New York on October 25, 2011. http://pbeye.info/innovate
A short video of the presentation is available at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S7BzzFjZXs
October 17-19, Rochester, NY
Dr Egbe Osifo-Dawodu, Partner, presented at the Mayo Clinic’s third annual Social Media Summit, which was produced in conjunction with Ragan Communications, held Oct. 17-19, 2011 at Mayo Clinic’s Rochester, Minn.campus. Further information including registration details is available at http://socialmedia.mayoclinic.org/2011/05/16/social-media-summit-registration-opens-wednesday/
October 5-7, Washington DC
Dr Egbe Osifo-Dawodu was a Member of 8th Biennal US-Africa Business Sumitt 2011 Planning Committee (Health Sector) which was held October 5-7 in Washington DC. The Summit is the premier event for finding and building partnerships with more than 1,200 government and business leaders from the U.S. and Africa, as well as from Europe, Canada and Japan.
http://www.cvent.com/events/8th-biennial-u-s-africa-business-summit/custom-19-8c44ecbbdeec4caaa5436dcc186eb40a.aspx
September 2011
September 21, Washington DC
Anadach organized a forum on topic 'Health Sector Reform in Nigeria:Innovations and New Approach' on Sep 21th. It was cosponsored by Africare,MSH and FHI 360. For Dr Pate's presentation, please click here. For MSH's presentation, please click here.For FHI 360's presentation, please click here.
An agenda can be found here.
Click here to download the introduction of Honorable Minister of State for Health of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
September 7, 2011 Webinar
Anadach organized a webinar which was targeted to address Nigeria's healthcare system.The event was also a follow up to Anadach's successful diaspora reception at the ANPA convention on July 9th 2011 in Chicago. The event attracted a wide audience including health professionals from Africa, US, and UK. Dr. Pate, the Minister of State for Health in Nigeria was invited to speak at the webinar. In his speech, Dr. Pate introduced the current situation of the health sector in Nigeria, visualized the future and elaborated on the measures the government will take to solve the existing issues. As the respondent, Dr. Nwariaku, the President of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas proposed a sustainable and affordable health public private partnership option in his presentation. In the subsequent Q&A session, Dr. Pate answered various questions from the audience including pre-service education for health professionals in Nigeria, the emigration of qualified health professionals, etc. The discussion was rich and exciting. Anadach will host more webinars to provide opportunities for health professionals from emerging countries to interact and share experiences on a unique platform in the near future.
Please find the audio recording here
June 2011
June 19-21, 2011 Prague, Czech Republic
Dr Osifo-Dawodu spoke at the 6th International Health Summit in Prague. The focus of the conference was on innovative models for providing health services: ensuring availability, quality and safety for patients. Further information on the conference is available on www.ihsummit.eu
June 3-7, 2011 Cape Town, South Africa
Anadach was a research partner for the GSMA-mHA Mobile Health Summit 2011. The event’s conference, exhibition and networking encouraged the collaboration and relationships needed to realise the potential of mobile health.
Visit www.mobilehealthsummit.com
May 2011
Anadach organized the health day for the USA week in Kenya. On May 24 – May 29 2011, PAT Enterprises LLP and Simba International
Finance hosted the first annual USA Week in Kenya Forum. This forum presented the opportunity for United States Institutions to showcase their
establishment, while interacting with top Kenyan and East African Government, Non-Government Officials and local business groups. This event also
highlighted the diverse investment opportunities available in Kenya. Visit www.patenterprises.net.
An agenda can be found by clicking here
Click here to download the overview of Kenya event.
Photos From the Event
APRIL 2011
One of our partners, Dr. Osifo-Dawodu was one of 800 global leaders selected to participate in the 2011 Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship. The theme for the 2011 Forum was “Large Scale Change – ecosystems, networks and collaborative action.” More information about the forum can be found at the Skoll website.
MARCH 2011
Anadach presented at the MHealth Initiative 3rd mHealth Networking Conference on "The Explosion of mHealth Services in Africa: Any Implication for the US?" More information on the conference is available at http://www.mobih.org/meetings/preliminary_program.php
FEBRUARY 2011
Dr Egbe Osifo-Dawodu presented at the 2011 Harvard Africa Business Conference on Healthcare in Africa: "The Need and Success Stories". She also presented on "Mobile Health Opportunities in Africa". More information on the conference can be found by clicking on this link.
JANUARY 2011
Anadach organized a Healthcare Management and Corporate Governance workshop and program for a Nigerian state government which involved leadership training for 100 healthcare executives and hospital board members.
DECEMBER 2010
Anadach co-organized the first multi-stakeholder conference on m-health in Africa in Accra, Ghana, the M-Health Africa Summit. The summit focused on sustainability and scalability of mobile health services in Africa. It brought stakeholders from the health,telecommunications, ICT, finance, and donors together in Accra to focus on these issues. The summit received glowing reviews-more information can be found by clicking the following: http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportID=91287 and this link.
Anadach was selected by British Airways as a 2010 Face-of-Opportunity winner and was awarded travel to anywhere in the world to conduct vital business meetings as well as attend the British Airways Face-of-Opportunity business conference. This award is part of the British Airways Face-to-Face program, which provides small business owners and entrepreneurs the critical tools for building business relationships abroad and stimulating growth through the power of face- to-face interaction.
NOVEMBER 2010
Anadach was selected to present at the 138th American Public Health Association Annual Meeting (November 6-10,2010) in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Enoma Alade presented "Descriptive Analysis of Cardiac Services Provision in Urban Nigeria". Presentation details will be uploaded shortly.
After 3 interesting days in Washington at the CCA conference which discussed a broad range of issues related to the growing private health sector on the continent, Dr. Egbe Osifo-Dawodu crossed to Minneapolis to join an invited panel at the University of Minneapolis. The panel consisting of Mr Kojo Taylor, CEO Microclinics; and Scott Hillstrom, Founder and Chairman of the HealthStore Foundation; and Egbe. The panel, moderated by Dr Jim Rice, Executive Vice President Integrated Health Strategies, engaged in an interesting conversation on innovative approaches to improving health care in developing countries.
OCTOBER 2010
Dr. Egbe Osifo-Dawodu moderated a panel on" Broadening Diagnostic and Treatment Options through Sustainable Investments in Facilities and Services" at the US-Africa 2010 Private Health Sector Conference held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington DC. Egbe moderated a panel of distinguished panelists working across various countries in Africa - Dr Sam Thenga, CEO, Nairobi Women's Hospital; Dr Amit Thakker, Interim CEO Africa Medical Investments; Dr Helga Holst, CEO McCord Hospital Durban; Ms. Lynn Brown, CEO Omma Health Care; and Dr Maguerite Limagnnack, Founder and Owner of Zen Dental Center, Douala. The panel engaged in a lively discussion with the audience on their own experiences in building and/or managing private sector facilities on the continent. More information on this important conference on the private health sector in Africa which was organized by the Corporate Council on Africa is available by clicking this link.
JULY 2009
Anadach Group organized a workshop titled “Key Drivers and Challenges to consider in setting up a successful healthcare business in Nigeria and other emerging markets” on July 15th, 2009 the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) Annual convention in Abuja, Nigeria. (www.anpa.org).
The workshop session provided information to the aspiring clinician entrepreneur who perhaps having a successful medical career in North America or Europe is considering setting up a viable health care business in Nigeria. At the end of the session, the entrepreneur had an understanding of key issues to consider and resources available to increase chances of success.
A list of the panelists and an agenda can be found by clicking here.
Photos From the Event
OCTOBER 2009
Anadach Group arranged a workshop titled “Diversification and Career on October 30th, 2009 at Medical Association of Nigerians across Great Britain (MANSAG) Annual Convention in Plymouth, United Kingdom. (www.mansag.org).
This session provided information to the clinician who is considering alternate career options and diversification. By the end of the session, the attendees had an understanding of important items to consider and resources available to seek in when making a career change.
An agenda can be found by clicking here.