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What should healthcare investors look out for in the next year? Nick Herbert from Investors in Healthcare interviewed two veteran digital health investors for insights across markets. https://lnkd.in/efWwjaZg

We are just a few days from the International Hospital Federation’s 47th World Hospital Congress, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro and convene health sector leaders and hospital executives to advance healthcare management.   Ethical Principles in Health Care (EPiHC), a collective action initiative launched by IFC and like-minded partners, is a proud sponsor of the Congress. On September 11, as the EPiHC secretariat, IFC’s Health team members will host a working lunch to explore how healthcare organizations can strengthen operations, manage risk, and improve access to quality care through ethical decision-making. Zeynep Kantur Ozenci Kantur, Global Head of Health, will kick off the event. Charles Dalton, Global Sector Health Specialist, and Silven Chikengezha, Global Sector Lead for Health Services, will facilitate the conversation.  On September 12, Charles will chair a discussion, “Financial Sustainability of Healthcare – Top of Mind for Everyone,” to explore how governments, providers, and insurers can contribute to financially sustainable healthcare systems, particularly considering workforce shortages, technology innovations, shifting demographics, and rising healthcare costs.  Click here for more information on the World Hospital Congress: https://lnkd.in/f3Fzh7u.  If you plan to attend, please let us know by commenting below. We’d love to connect in Rio.     #WHC2024 #WorldCongress #SustainableHealthcare #HealthcareLeadership #HospitalManagement #EPiHC #IFCHealth Sicco van Gelder Ahmed T. Aboushady Dr. Kirti Kataria Aliza Marcus  

📣 We are thrilled to announce that IFC's 10th Global Private Health Conference will take place on February 18-19, 2025, in Bali, Indonesia! 📣 Building robust health systems in emerging markets is a crucial endeavor with far-reaching implications. In Bali, we will convene investors, healthcare providers, researchers, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, and innovative technology solution providers to help advance universal health coverage and improve patient outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. If you are interested in attending, let us know here: https://lnkd.in/eKP5t_Pb Registration will open later this month. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for updates. We can't wait to see you in Bali! #IFCHealth #MedTech #HealthTech #lifesciences #health #healthsystems Farid Fezoua Zeynep Kantur Ozenci Raju Narayan Charles Dalton Silven Chikengezha Isabelle Portebois Benjelloun Miriam Zaki Aliza Marcus Melina Fleury Franco Macarena De Martini Rosalva Canipa Carla Ricchetti Monique Mrazek

Adults over 60 are the fastest-growing segment of the population worldwide, which will have a profound impact on the labor force, healthcare, and immigration. The World Bank is hosting a virtual event, Unlocking the Power of Healthy Longevity, on Thursday, September 12, to address the opportunities and challenges of this demographic shift. Investing in health and well-being, starting with maternal, child, and adolescent health services and continuing to control non-communicable diseases, is foundational to creating longer, healthier, and more productive lifespans. Check out the terrific lineup of global health experts, sign up today, and join the conversation. https://lnkd.in/g_8V9QiZ

Ethical Principles in Health Care (EPiHC), a collective action initiative launched by IFC and like-minded partners, is a proud sponsor of the 47th World Hospital Congress, which will be held September 10-12 in Rio de Janeiro. The annual event, hosted by the International Hospital Federation, convenes health sector leaders and hospital executives worldwide to discuss management and health service delivery best practices.       EPiHC will also host a special event on September 11 to outline the initiative and discuss how healthcare organizations can improve operations, manage risk, and achieve health goals through ethical decision-making.  If you have not yet registered for the Congress, please consider attending and let us know if you would like to participate in the special event and discussion. We will hear from peers about their challenges and learn from industry leaders how and why to implement ethical principles.  For details, please visit: https://lnkd.in/f3Fzh7u.  EPiHC (https://www.epihc.org/) has more than 370 healthcare signatories who manage more than 6,000 health facilities in over 110 countries.   Zeynep Kantur Ozenci Charles Dalton Silven Chikengezha Ahmed T. Aboushady Dr. Kirti Kataria Aliza Marcus Sicco van Gelder #WHC2024 #WorldCongress #SustainableHealthcare #HealthcareLeadership #HospitalManagement #EPiHC #IFCHealth 

In 2020, a public-private partnership supported by IFC transformed Albania's healthcare by introducing state-of-the-art laboratory facilities in 18 hospitals, including all five universities and 13 regional hospitals. These labs deliver timely and high-quality services that meet international standards, significantly improving patients' access to accurate and efficient medical tests. Read more: http://wrld.bg/lwYU50T9LtJ #PPPs4Dev, #Albania, #Health, #PPPs IFC - International Finance Corporation

Telemedicine, which jumped in popularity during the COVID pandemic, is one route for enabling more people get access to better care. Voice of America's Linord Rachel Moudou spoke with Jacques Bonjawo of OIC Technopole on telemedicine in #Cameroon and beyond. https://lnkd.in/ewNTP-ZN

Diagnostics in emerging markets - The need is now! I have discussed previously about the importance of health systems and not silos. Another example of an integral part of a functional health system is diagnostics. It raises questions: Why have so many markets yet to invest sufficiently in diagnostics? How does this undermine the future management of communicable diseases and the current growing pandemic of NCDs? To confirm, by diagnostics, I mean pathology and imaging. Many markets now require an increased focus on diagnostics for many reasons. For example: - The need for timely and accurate diagnosis: How can effective and essential treatment planning be achieved without pathology and imaging? - Better early detection: Early diagnosis through screening tests can detect diseases earlier when they are more treatable. - Monitoring and Management: It's not just detection. Rolling diagnostics are vital for monitoring disease progress and the effectiveness of treatments. - Improving Treatment: Imaging and pathology results help guide surgical procedures and other treatments. So, what can be done? There is a need to adopt relevant strategies with innovative thinking, especially for diagnostic access in underserved areas. Examples include: Telemedicine and Telepathology: Utilizing telemedicine. Telepathology allows for the remote examination of pathology slides, enabling timely and accurate diagnoses. Mobile Health Units: Deploying mobile health units equipped with diagnostic tools can bring essential services directly to underserved communities. Implementing POCT devices can offer immediate diagnostic results at the patient's location. It's not going to be easy to effect the necessary change. Challenges include: Working with limited financial resources: Many developing countries must work within constrained budgets and prioritize immediate healthcare needs. New thinking for diagnostic services provision is required. High Costs: Diagnostic equipment and technologies can be expensive to purchase, maintain, and operate. Traditional purchasing and contracting models are no longer effective. Infrastructure Deficiencies: It's not just about equipment. Many countries need more infrastructure, such as reliable electricity and better transportation networks. Lack of Trained Personnel: More healthcare professionals, including radiologists, pathologists, and laboratory technicians, must be trained in diagnostics. New models and integrated thinking is required. Can digital solutions help address this challenge? Governments require support and advice on the importance of diagnostics. Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach with new, innovative thinking. There is a need for better collaboration with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, and the private sector working together to align resources and innovative thinking. Overall, it confirms that system and not silo thinking is required.

Thrilled to announce a recent IFC investment in Afya, leader in education and solutions for medical practices in Brazil. The loan will strengthen Afya's capacity to train qualified doctors to help Brazil overcome its healthcare challenges, particularly in regions that face low density of doctors.

In advance of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group's (NESG) #NES30 economic summit, stakeholders gathered via webinar to discuss recommendations for strengthening healthcare regulatory bodies in Nigeria.  Dr. Ajibike Oyewumi, Healthcare Quality Specialist, at IFC, emphasized the importance of enhancing regulatory capacity through training, technology adoption, and establishing strong public-private partnerships. Read more in the Independent Newspapers Nigeria article. https://lnkd.in/ez7R96iJ #Nigeria #Abuja #health #healthcare