Access Bank has reiterated its dedication to fostering positive transformation in healthcare across Africa.
The bank revealed this at a Medic West Africa 2024 event, organised by ABC Health in collaboration with Informa Markets.
The event themed, “Healthcare Investments in Africa: Mobilizing the Private Sector to Drive Healthcare Investments in Africa”, served as a platform for stakeholders across industries to deliberate on various ways corporate organisations can leverage innovative financing models and strategic partnerships in fostering the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The discussions also explored strategies for strengthening healthcare infrastructure, leveraging technological advancements, as well as enhancing community health initiatives.
Commenting on the importance of partnership at the event, Ralph Opara, Group Head of Commercial Banking Division at Access Bank Plc said, “The government can’t carry the burden of the health sector alone. Hence, the private sector must explore and implement innovative financing models and strategic partnerships to bridge the healthcare investment gap.”
Opara noted that collaborative effort between the public and private sectors is not only crucial but essential to driving innovation, improving healthcare accessibility, and ensuring sustainable development across the continent.
Access Bank partnered with the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN), to launch the Adopt-A-Health Facility Program (ADHFP) with the primary aim of delivering, at least, one global standard Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in each of the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria. So far, the initiative has resulted in over 180 PHCs adopted across the country.