New: To avoid misleading and underestimated burdens, assessing catastrophic health expenditure for diseases needs a revised approach ( https://t.co/diOQAEy0tz) @UoM_CHS @HarvardChanSPH @PEPnetwork @uct_heu @UCT_SPH @annrebi @AfHEA_Africa @asoucat @JoeKutzin @C_Birungi @MMKavanagh

Addressing social inequalities is fundamental to achieving both health equity and epidemic control. Tackling HIV and #EndingAIDS requires a multisectoral and multidisciplinary approach, as inequalities drive not only the HIV epidemic but also affect all social determinants of

Prof. @john_ataguba, Canada Research Chair in Health Economics and member of the Global Council on Inequality, AIDS and Pandemics shares what it takes to address social inequalities and their impact on health.

@chimaonoka @nhia_nigeria @SWApGov @abukurfi @WHONigeria @nkatachuku @MallamPelliks @Fmohnigeria @NGFSecretariat @nhcforum @VIhekweazu @NphcdaNG @KNSMOH @LagHealthScheme @GlobalFund @OoasWaho @giz_gmbh @_AfricanUnion What does the evidence say about healthcare financing in Nigeria? 🤔 Prof. @john_ataguba, Executive Director, @AfHEA_Africa,shared insights & emphasised that health financing isn’t just about raising money; it’s about how funds are raised and used. On reducing out-of-pocket

📣How can Social Health Insurance better support #UHC in LMICs? Join @KEMRI_Wellcome at #IHEA2025 for a powerhouse panel unpacking SHI design, performance & lessons from LMICs🌍 With @JoeKutzin @Karaghanson @EdwineBarasa @john_ataguba @ama_fenny @berylmaritim @DrMercyHealth

📣How can Social Health Insurance better support #UHC in LMICs? Join @KEMRI_Wellcome at #IHEA2025 for a powerhouse panel unpacking SHI design, performance & lessons from LMICs 🌍 With @JoeKutzin @karaghanson @edwinebarasa @john_ataguba @ama_fenny @berylmaritim @DrMercyHealth

Thank you for sharing your wisdom with AfHEA, @MichelSidibe. It was a pleasure hosting you in Kigali.

#AfHEA2025 is more than a conference—it’s a turning point. 🚨 Will we redesign health systems to serve everyone, not just the privileged few? 🚨 Will we invest in sustainable financing, or continue relying on dwindling donor aid? 🚨 Will we act decisively, or return in five

Honored to join the opening ceremony of the 7th Scientific Conference of the African Health Economics and Policy Association (#AfHEA2025) alongside the Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Health of Rwanda and the Executive Director of AfHEA. Kigali, a city embodying

Public financial management is the backbone of resilient health systems in Africa. Without strong public financial management, even the best health policies will fail. Accountability, efficiency, and strategic investment must drive Africa’s health future—not external aid cycles.

The Defining Moment At #AfHEA2025, we face a stark reality: 615M Africans lack essential health services. 40M are pushed into extreme poverty by medical costs. This is not just a public health crisis—it is a political and economic emergency. If we don’t act now, we risk losing

One Africa, many voices! East, West, Central, North & Southern Africa united at #AfHEA2025. #OpeningCeremony Une Afrique, plusieurs voix ! L'Afrique de l'Est, l'Afrique de l'Ouest, l'Afrique centrale, l'Afrique du Nord et l'Afrique australe unies à #AfHEA2025. #OpeningCeremony

Day 3: The Main Conference Kicks Off! 🎉 Gain deeper insights, engage with experts, and be inspired by impactful discussions. Together, we shape the future! 🌍💡 #AfHEA2025 @john_ataguba @just_nonvignon @ama_fenny @MallamPelliks

Jour 3 : Coup d'envoi de la conférence principale ! Acquérir des connaissances plus approfondies, s'engager avec des experts et être inspiré par des discussions percutantes. Ensemble, nous façonnons l'avenir #AfHEA2025 @john_ataguba @just_nonvignon @ama_fenny @MallamPelliks

Donor funding is substantial in Africa, but in many countries, domestic health spending is less than 50%, with out-of-pocket expenses sometimes exceeding 70%. #AfHEA2025 @john_ataguba

Le financement des donateurs est substantiel en Afrique, mais dans de nombreux pays, les dépenses de santé nationales sont inférieures à 50 %, les frais à la charge des patients dépassant parfois 70 %. #AfHEA2025 @john_ataguba

"A child who is carried on the back, does not know how long the journey is". Call for enhanced Domestic Financing for health. Nuggets of wisdom from Prof Ataguba, @john_ataguba, opening ceremony of African health economics and policy association (Afhea), #Rwanda.

Day 2 of the Preconference: Dive deeper into insights, connect with experts, and ignite your passion for the topics that matter most! #AfHEA2025 @john_ataguba @just_nonvignon @ama_fenny

Deuxième jour de la préconférence : Plongez plus profondément dans les idées, entrez en contact avec des experts et enflammez votre passion pour les sujets qui comptent le plus ! #AfHEA2025 @john_ataguba @just_nonvignon @ama_fenny

TODAY'S THE DAY! Join us NOW for the 7th Biennial AfHEA Scientific Conference! Theme: Resilient and Strong African Health Systems #AfHEA2025 #ResilientHealthSystems #AfricanHealth @john_ataguba @just_nonvignon @ama_fenny

C'EST AUJOURD'HUI QUE ÇA SE PASSE ! Rejoignez-nous MAINTENANT pour la 7ème conférence scientifique biennale de l'AfHEA ! Thème : Des systèmes de santé africains forts et résilients #AfHEA2025 #SystèmesdeSantéRésilients #SantéAfricaine @john_ataguba @just_nonvignon @ama_fenny