African Medical Centre of Excellence, in partnership with King's College Hospital LondonTRADAR Club
In collaboration withAfreximbank Africa Trade Centre, Abuja (AATC-Abuja)Afreximbank Trade Intelligence Solutions (TRIN)

AMCE-TRADAR AfricanHealth &
Investment
Forum 2026

Theme:Advancing Clinical Excellence and Healthcare Investment in Africa: Accelerating Growth through Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships.

DateThursday 3 December 202609:00 – 16:30 WAT
VenueAfreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC)Abuja, Nigeria
RegisterGet your ticketDelegate Pass · VIP Pass AgendaSee the programme
About the forum

Advancing Clinical Excellence. Unlocking Investment. Transforming African Healthcare.

The AMCE-TRADAR African Health & Investment Forum 2026 provides a platform for meaningful dialogue, strategic collaboration and actionable ideas to champion a healthier Africa, unlock and inspire bold investments, strengthen healthcare systems, and accelerate clinical excellence, research and innovation across the continent.

Who attends

Healthcare Leaders • Manufacturers • Buyers, Sellers & Distributors • Pharma & MedTech • Investors & Financiers • Insurers • Policymakers & Regulators • Academia & Research • Development Institutions • Strategic Partners

What to expect

High-level discussions, expert insights, investment opportunities, research and innovation showcases, strategic networking and partnerships focused on advancing clinical excellence and transforming healthcare delivery across Africa.

Why it matters

Investing in Africa's healthcare keeps patients closer to home, retains valuable healthcare spending on the continent and strengthens Africa's capacity to deliver world-class care.

The AMCE-TRADAR African Health & Investment Forum 2026 is a platform for shaping the future of healthcare in Africa by bringing together policymakers, healthcare leaders, investors, researchers and strategic partners to turn shared ambition into meaningful action.

300+DelegatesFrom across healthcare and medical services, pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing, trade and distribution, investment and finance, insurance, research and academia, government and regulatory institutions, and many more
6Focus AreasCovering clinical excellence and access to specialized medical services, to healthcare infrastructure and financing
1AMCE Anniversary and TRADAR Club Networking GalaCelebrating clinical milestones
3PartnersOne goal
Speakers

Speakers and moderators

Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate
Prof. Muhammad Ali PateCoordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Nigeria
Dr. Tunji Alausa
Dr. Tunji AlausaMinister of Education, Nigeria
Dr. Yemi Kale
Dr. Yemi KaleGroup Chief Economist & Managing Director of Research, Afreximbank
Mr. Brian Deaver
Mr. Brian DeaverCEO, African Medical Centre of Excellence
Prof. Ghulam J. Mufti
Prof. Ghulam J. MuftiHaematologist & former Head of the Department of Haematological Medicine at King's College Hospital
Mr. Kudakwashe Matereke
Mr. Kudakwashe MaterekeRegional Director – Anglophone West Africa, Afreximbank
Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu
Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-BaguduFounder & CEO of Medicaid Cancer Foundation, President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
Dr. Aisha Umar
Dr. Aisha UmarChief Medical Officer, African Medical Centre of Excellence
Dr. Pavel Ursu
Dr. Pavel UrsuWorld Health Organization (WHO) Representative and Head of Mission to Nigeria
Dr. Isa E. Omagu
Dr. Isa E. OmaguGeneral Manager, MD/CEO's Office, Bank of Industry Limited
Dr. Narbeh Melikian
Dr. Narbeh MelikianConsultant Interventional Cardiologist
Dr. Anshul Govila
Dr. Anshul GovilaChief Operating Officer, African Medical Centre of Excellence
Dr. Osamudiamen J. Ojo
Dr. Osamudiamen J. OjoSenior Medical Practitioner / Healthcare Executive / Quality, Strategy & Hospital Management Leader
Ms. Ngozi Kalu-Mba
Ms. Ngozi Kalu-MbaManager – Export Development (Project Development), Afreximbank
Mr. Wilfried Deudjui Mbouwe
Mr. Wilfried Deudjui MbouweManager – Research (Trade Intelligence Solutions – TRADAR Club Manager), Afreximbank
Dr. Gloria Rowland
Dr. Gloria RowlandChief Nursing Officer, African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)
Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe
Dr. Adedolapo FasaweMandate Secretary – Health Services & Environmental Secretariat, FCT Abuja
Dr. Gabriel Boules
Dr. Gabriel BoulesClinical Director, Oncology, African Medical Centre of Excellence
Dr. Olawale Badejo
Dr. Olawale BadejoClinical Director, General Medical & Surgical Services, African Medical Centre of Excellence
Prof. Aisha Gwarzo
Prof. Aisha GwarzoClinical Director, Haematology, African Medical Centre of Excellence
Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim
Dr. Mohamed IbrahimClinical Director, Cardiovascular Services, African Medical Centre of Excellence
Focus

One agenda. Six conversations shaping African healthcare.

From AMCE's first-year impact to financing the next phase of specialist care, each session is designed to answer a specific question for a specific audience.

1. AMCE at One

Progress and clinical capabilities

One year in: How AMCE moved from infrastructure to clinical excellence; complex procedures, advanced diagnostics, and global partnerships.

2. Capital

Healthcare investment and financing

Where the bankable opportunities are, and how Afreximbank is de-risking them, from trade finance and investment solutions to the Healthcare Value Chain Programme.

3. Research

Research, precision medicine and advanced therapies

From bench to bedside: clinical research, stem-cell and bone marrow transplants, gene therapy and translating evidence into care.

4. Networks

Regional specialist healthcare networks

How referral pathways, insurance, and cross-border collaboration bring advanced care closer to patients across Nigeria and Africa.

5. Institutions

Sustainable healthcare institutions

The talent, training and operating models needed to run world-class hospitals for the long term.

6. Intelligence

Trade intelligence and the TRADAR Club

Market data, country outlooks and advisory for healthcare businesses, plus the launch of the 2026 Trade Intelligence Solutions (TRIN) Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Industry Outlook.

VIP only

B2B Meetings

Pre-arranged, structured 30-minute meetings connecting healthcare providers, manufacturers, buyers, suppliers, investors, financiers and project sponsors to turn identified opportunities into trade, investment, financing and strategic partnerships.

B2B Meetings

Turn conversations into partnerships

VIP Pass holders get pre-arranged 30-minute meetings with investors, financiers, insurers and hospital groups.

  1. VIP Pass
  2. Submit your B2B Meetings profile with your ticket ID
  3. Receive your matched meetings by email
  4. Attend your B2B meetings on 3 December
Agenda

Forum agenda

Thursday 3 December 2026, Abuja.

Guest arrival, registration and welcome coffee

Badge collection with your QR ticket, and time to view the exhibition.

All passes

Welcome and housekeeping

Programme overview, introduction of guests and the National Anthem.

All passes

Opening remarks

The role of healthcare in Africa's economic development.

All passes

Keynote address and goodwill message

Advancing Nigeria's healthcare future through investment, innovation and strategic partnerships.

All passes

Strategic briefing and launch

The trade and investment landscape in healthcare and pharmaceuticals in Africa, and the launch of the 2026 Trade Intelligence Solutions (TRIN) Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Publication (Special Edition).

All passes

Presentations: AMCE at One

From healthcare infrastructure to a centre of clinical excellence in Africa. The AMCE clinical excellence and innovation showcase, and Research to Reality: building Africa's next generation of medical innovation through clinical research, precision medicine and advanced therapies.

All passes

Presentations: Capital for Care

Afreximbank's healthcare financing, trade finance and investment solutions, and the TRIN/TRADAR Club offering.

All passes

High-level plenary 1: Advancing clinical excellence investment in Africa

How can Africa deliver better clinical outcomes? What is a practical agenda for building world-class care? Followed by Q&A.

All passes

Lunch and networking

Lunch for delegates in the banquet hall. VIP Pass holders have a seated lunch in the restaurant.

All passes

High-level plenary 2: Beyond borders

Building sustainable specialist healthcare networks for Africa. How can Africa finance the healthcare capacity it needs, and how do we turn its healthcare needs into a pipeline of bankable, investable opportunities? Followed by Q&A.

All passes

Closing remarks and group photograph

All passes

B2B meetings, exhibition and networking

Pre-arranged meetings for VIP Pass holders, booked from the dashboard. The exhibition and networking are open to all delegates.

VIP Pass

AMCE Anniversary and TRADAR Club Networking Gala

At the ONOMO Hotel.

VIP Pass
Venue

Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC)

Plot 1573, Central Business District, Abuja 900211
Abuja, Nigeria

Bring your QR ticket, on your phone or printed, for fast check-in.

3 Dec 202609:00 – 16:30 WAT
FAQ

Before you register

What is the difference between the two passes?

The Delegate Pass is free and gives access to the opening remarks, the keynote, all panels and presentations, the exhibition and networking. The VIP Pass adds reserved seating, B2B meetings booked from your dashboard, the seated lunch and the AMCE Anniversary and TRADAR Club Networking Gala. The VIP Pass also gives one-year access to the TRADAR Club platform, with exclusive 2-month access to the Pharmaceuticals and Industry Outlook market intelligence reports.

How do I receive my ticket?

Your ticket, with a unique QR code, appears as soon as you register and is emailed to you. Show it at the entrance on your phone or on paper.

How do I pay for a VIP Pass?

Pay online through Flutterwave's secure checkout. Your pass is issued as soon as the payment is confirmed.

How do the B2B meetings work?

VIP Pass holders submit a B2B Meetings profile with their ticket ID and can request 30-minute meetings with other participants from their dashboard. The forum team also matches investors with project sponsors and emails each participant a schedule before the forum.

What is the TRADAR Club?

Afreximbank TRADAR Club is a member-driven network of international businesses and executives dedicated to transforming Africa through the vehicles of trade and investment. Afreximbank TRADAR Club Members are global industry leaders, African and foreign businesses, intergovernmental organisations, policy makers and other influential stakeholders committed to the shared objective of unlocking growth and development in the African continent. TRADAR Club is anchored by Afreximbank Trade Intelligence Solutions, the Strategic Trade Advisory and Intelligence unit of Afreximbank. TRADAR Club digital platform provides insights into African supply chain, critical trade and investment information and connects users to opportunities across the continent.

How is my information used?

Your registration details are used only for the forum, TRADAR Club membership and business follow-up, and only authorised organisers can see them. The participant directory shows your name, title, organisation and country, never your email or phone, and you can hide your listing at any time from your profile.

Join us for AMCE-TRADAR African Health & Investment Forum

The Delegate Pass is free, and VIP Pass places are limited.