Pharma Logistics Africa 2019 - Post Event Report

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POST EVENT GUIDE chaired by school of pharmacy, university of nairobi

30-31 October 2019

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Welcome to the Pharma Logistics Africa (PLA2019) Post-Event Report where, GRV Global would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all those who participated in the inaugural holding of this important event; promoting high-level discussion and solutions to Africa’s pharmaceutical supply chain challenges through public-private partnerships (PPPs). Following a hugely enjoyable and productive few days at the Radisson Blu Upper Hill Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, this report contains a detailed overview of the various plenary sessions, exhibition, afternoon matchmaking meetings, and social networking functions including a large selection of photographs from the forum.

GRV Global would like to pass on our sincere gratitude to the various Government, NGO, International & United Nations’ agency officials and leading manufacturers whom participated in the discussions across the few days and were committed to meeting with event delegates throughout our afternoon matchmaking meeting sessions. We are extremely grateful for their kind time and support not only during the week of Pharma Logistics Africa 2019 but also, for their assistance during the build up to the event. GRV Global would like to express special thanks to the African Union Commission’s (AUC) Department of Social Affairs, for the support of H.E. Commissioner Amira Elfadil, and the attendance of Dr. Margaret Anyetei-Agama, Division Head of Health, Nutrition & Population and her Closing Remarks.

Huge thanks also goes to Dr. Shital Maru, Senior Lecturer & Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy at the University of Nairobi, who very kindly fulfilled the role of Official Conference Chair across the two days, utilising her vast pharmaceutical experience whilst giving valuable and engaging chairmanship throughout.

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FOREWORD

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In just its first year, Pharma Logistics Africa 2019 proved a great success, bringing like-minded actors and private-sector delegates together from across Africa; testimonials of which can be found later in this report. We welcomed almost 150 local and international participants to Kenya’s capital, Nairobi and facilitated more than 500 face-to-face matchmaking meetings (a new a highly regarded format for the industry). Kicking off with an ‘ice-breaker’ Evening Reception which gave panellists the opportunity to connect with their Chairs, PLA2019 offered a broad range of discussion panels from Transportation & Technology to Patient-First Thinking, Legislation, Finance, Diagnostics and Security. Participants were also able to enjoy plenty of networking opportunities, 1-2-1 meetings, and our Event Dinner at the exclusive Muthaiga Country Club.

GRV Global would like to thank the Radisson Blu Hotel for its support across the few days. We thank all our local partners/suppliers for helping us to produce world-class materials such as the stage set, banners, invitations and tickets, and of course the printed Event Guide. Lastly and by no means least, GRV Global would truly like to thank our PLA2019 Sponsors for their valuable support and attendance without which, events of this magnitude and importance would simply not be possible. The support shown by our partners and sponsors was emphatic and a true testament to the potential they see for pharmaceuticals and healthcare across the continent.

BENJAMIN HARDY Director | GRV Global

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Thank you for joining us in Nairobi, we hope you enjoy this report and look forward to welcoming you in 2020!

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2 NEEVIYESH CHALLA, GROUP SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER, DAWA GROUP OF COMPANIES A very insightful event and organised in a very professional manner. Good attendance and a very well organised platform for connecting with important delegates, companies and organisations.

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EVENT STATISTICS

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POST-EVENT REPORT

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SUMMARY FROM THE CHAIR

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ROUNDTABLES PROFILES

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ATTENDEES LIST

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EVENT FLOORPLAN

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DR. JANE MASIGA, MANAGING DIRECTOR, MISSION FOR ESSENTIAL DRUGS & SUPPLIES (MEDS) Great discussion on real challenges we face in day-to-day operations. Good networking opportunities and well organised.

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RASHMI KARNAD GURUNG, MANAGER – CLIMATE CONTROL PRODUCT, QATAR AIRWAYS CARGO Very well organised and insightful conference.

Most applicable due to the ‘non-commercial’ tone and thoughtful panel sessions.

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CONFERENCE AGENDA Tuesday 29 October | Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi CONTEXT

The Pharma Logistics Africa (PLA2019) Forum, in Partnership with the African Union Commission’s Department of Social Affairs, provides a platform for key Government Officials from AU Member States, Regional Economic Community Leaders and the likes of AUDA-NEPAD in addition to United Nations, NGOs & International Agencies, Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, Logistics and Diagnostic companies to share experience and knowledge, scale-up emerging best practices, and showcase new technologies and services capable of furthering the continent’s efforts for a sustainable advanced supply chain.

Pharma Logistics Africa (PLA2019) will contribute to the improvement of the productivity and health of local communities, it will address access, quality and pricing, and reduce the wastage of medicines & vaccines. A strong, quality, effective and efficient procurement and logistical system will be critical if primary healthcare, as the basis for Universal Health Coverage, is to be reached by 2030.

Private sector involvement is key to creating sustainable development because market players have the experience, commercial know-how and passion to see projects through to completion in a competitive, cost-effective and timely manner. PLA2019 will deepen understanding and awareness; acting as a mouthpiece to the international community, promoting engagement between the public and private sector, enabling information sharing and discussion, including data and trends and above all, fostering regional and international relationships and collaborations.

17:00 - 19:00

Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass (business card required). Sponsors are also asked to setup their exhibition booths.

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PRE-EVENT REGISTRATION - MOUNT KILIMANJARO BALLROOM

EVENING NETWORKING RECEPTION - TERRACE BAR An ‘ice-breaker’ opportunity for event participants to meet and discuss the two days ahead in a relaxed and informal setting, whilst enjoying a selection of snacks and refreshments. Also an ideal opportunity for Panel Chairs/Moderators to engage with their fellow panellists.

Wednesday 30 October | Mount Kilimanjaro Ballroom, Radisson Blu Hotel 8:00 - 8:40

NETWORKING REGISTRATION Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee (business card required).

8:40 - 9:15

OPENING CEREMONY

CONFERENCE CHAIR

BENJAMIN HARDY, Director of GRV Global Ltd DR. SHITAL MARU, Senior Lecturer & Chair, Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmacy Practice School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi

OPENING ADDRESS

DR. FRED SIYOI, CEO, Kenya Pharmacy & Poisons Board

9:15 - 9:30

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

ALFONS VAN WOERKOM, Head of Supply Chain, The Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis & Malaria

PANEL CHAIR

The integration of technology within the supply chain is helping to revolutionise the sector and provides a platform which not only furthers product security but also reduces waste at all stages e.g. smart packaging & drone delivery. Blockchain and cold chain technologies for example, are a notable introduction to the industry; they provide solutions to some of the more significant in-transit temperature regulatory challenges faced by the continent, in addition to addressing efficiency and transparency concerns throughout. This session will also discuss storage and opportunities of mean kinetic temperature (MKT), GDP compliance & product integrity, managing sensitive information, adopting green & reverse logistics, location tracking and managing pan-African regulations.

• Despite reports that blockchain logistics is a multibillion-dollar industry, it is not yet widely adopted. What are the main barriers limiting integration?

• What has been the biggest change in improving the ‘last-mile’ delivery to meet both individuals’ treatment demands and consumer expectations, and how are technologies being adopted?

• How do we encourage Governments to look long-term at updating their systems and invest in new technologies since budget constraints are often cited as the determining factor?

• The distribution range and diversity within Africa requires a tailored approach to logistics; what are the most telling needs and how are they being addressed?

SANJEEV GADHIA, CEO of Astral Aviation Ltd ALBERT NETTEY, Supply Chain Specialist - System Strengthening of UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) REMCO VAN DEN BORN, CCO of Avy JAMES EASON, Cold Chain Advisor of Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) LARYSA ENGASSER, Head of Pharma Division of Reefer Department, CMA CGM

10:20 - 10:30

AUDIENCE DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

10:30 - 11:00

NETWORKING TEA & COFFEE BREAK

11:00 - 12:00

PANEL 2: PATIENT-FIRST THINKING & EFFICIENCY

PANEL CHAIR

In a way that perhaps enforcement and medical staff are unable to, each crisis demonstrates the importance of community networks to mediate and engage communities in order to contain a crisis.

These local partnerships have evolved traditional practices to effectively treat outbreaks as was demonstrated in the latter stages of the 2014 Ebola crisis. However, part of the problem stems from the reliance on international pharmaceuticals with only 3% of global production taking place within Africa. Equally, the efficiency by which vaccines and consumables e.g. PPE, beds, chlorine etc. reach a crisis, and particularly significant outbreaks such as Ebola and Lassa Fever, has a momentous effect on treatment and control.

• Reducing the mortality rate is predicated on reducing delivery times from manufacturer to patient.

What developments and process improvements have helped streamline this operation?

• South Africa and Morocco are leaders in the self-provision of pharmaceutical medicines; what is needed to build and support the local pharmaceutical industry for the rest of Africa?

• At all levels within the public and private sector, how do we better amalgamize expertise and thus improve access?

DR. ROBERT KIMBUI, Senior Supply Chain Manager - Sub Saharan Africa of Johnson & Johnson BRIAN TALIESIN, Global Director - Living Labs of PATH GORGUI SENE DIALLO, Country Director - Senegal of Africare MARSEILLE ONYANGO, Country Manager of Janssen Pharmaceuticals MARA NAKAGAWA-HARWOOD, Head of Implementation & Partnerships of Access Accelerated/IFPMA

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PANEL 1: TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY

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9:30 - 10:30

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KEYNOTE ADDRESS

DR. ISABELLA AYAGAH, Head, Global Health Security of Kenyan Ministry of Health & National Focal Person, Eastern Africa Regional Collaborating Centre (RCC) Africa CDC - Centres for Disease Control & Prevention

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PANEL 3: LEGISLATION & SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING Legislation is the safeguard ensuring that medicines received into a country are of the highest required standard. However, counterfeit pharmaceuticals remain a considerable issue and an underlying cause for a high number of fatalities. Far too often, a rigid legal framework (that desperately requires updating) is unable to sufficiently support an emergency crisis. Equally, the absence of a cohesive, standardised process that permits cross-border cooperation further contributes to increased fatalities. Some regions, however, have made headway in formulating a unified strategy that seeks to speed up patients access to vital medication and this panel will discuss the various challenges involved.

• How are counterfeit pharmaceuticals being traced and dealt with, and how are those countries adapting their controls i.e. taking accountability?

• What does an efficient emergency crisis framework look like and how are we inspiring innovative solutions?

• International logistics is a costly effort; in an effective, secure and accountable manner, how do we best align regulations and multi-sector partnerships to benefit the recipient?

• Stock outs can occur anywhere across the supply chain but as demand increases, how do we better plan to avoid stock outs - is it quality control, quantity issues or regulatory challenges?

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SOTERI GATERA, Chief of Industrialization & Infrastructure Development UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) PAUL LOTAY, CEO of Centrale Humanitaire Médico-Pharmaceutique (CHMP-Kenya) CELINE LAUKEMANN, Project Associate | BMZ-Special Initiative ”Training & Job Creation” of GIZ | German Corporation for International Cooperation GmbH DR. ISABELLA AYAGAH, Head, Global Health Security of Kenyan Ministry of Health & National Focal Person of Eastern Africa Regional Collaborating Centre (RCC), Africa CDC - Centres for Disease Control & Prevention DR. JAMES MWENDA RIUNGU, Supply Chain Director - Afya Ugavi Activity of USAID Global Health Supply Chain - Procurement & Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) Project

13:05 - 13:15

AUDIENCE DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

13:15 - 14:30

NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK

14:30 - 17:30

1-2-1 PUBLIC-PRIVATE SECTOR MATCHMAKING MEETINGS Afternoon session dedicated to introductory 1-2-1 matchmaking meetings between Government, UN, NGO & International Agency stakeholders and leading local, regional and global operators. Schedules are prearranged to provide a unique networking opportunity to discuss sustainable and affordable supply chain solutions for the continent.

19:00 - 19:30

PLA2019 EVENT DINNER - TRANSPORT Transport is included with a PLA2019 Dinner Ticket for those that require it (please confirm at the onsite GRV Global registration desk). Transport will depart from the Radisson Blu Hotel Lobby at 7pm for a 7:30pm start, returning back to the Hotel at approx. 10:30pm

19:30 - 22:00

PLA2019 EVENT DINNER - MUTHAIGA COUNTRY CLUB PLA2019 participants are invited to join us for an informal Event Dinner, to experience the food, ambience and entertainment Nairobi has to offer. An ideal opportunity for further networking and to discuss the day’s major talking points. For more information, please see a member of GRV Global’s team.

8:30 - 8:50

NETWORKING REGISTRATION If not already done so, event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee (business card required).

8:50 - 9:00

DAY TWO WELCOMING REMARKS

CONFERENCE CHAIR

DR. SHITAL MARU, Senior Lecturer & Chair, Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmacy Practice School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi

9:00 - 9:15

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING PLAN FOR AFRICA (PMPA), AFRICAN MEDICINES REGULATORY HARMONIZATION (AMRH) INITIATIVE & THE ROAD TO ESTABLISH THE AFRICAN MEDICINES AGENCY (AMA)

PAUL K. TANUI, Senior Programme Officer - Technical Support, African Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation (AMRH) Programme, AUDA-NEPAD New Partnership for Africa’s Development

9:15 - 9:30

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

DR. JULIUS WEKESA, Manager - Outbreak & Crisis Response, World Health Organization (WHO))

9:30 - 10:30

PANEL 4: FINANCE & BUDGETING Shortages and a decline in quality of care can only be avoided through financial sustainability which requires a balance among demand, the cost of meeting that demand, and the available health resources. Efficiency throughout the supply chain is key, however, donor and private sector financing plays an ever-increasing role across Africa’s health sector to relieve some of the strain on public funding.

Many countries also struggle to cope with absorbing additional resources due to a lack of human and infrastructure capacity. Such funding can also be unpredictable, thus making planning difficult.

Considering the continent’s continued population growth, swift urbanisation and a growing middle class, this panel will discuss targeting growth spots, the visibility of demand, digital analysis & data utilisation, and predicting variables to reduce risk.

• Is the present system of medicine patents efficient and fair, and does it support controlling prices? Is it possible to encourage competition in this market for the patient’s benefit?

• Without compromising quality, when, how and where should the patient be made to share the cost of medicines?

• How do we support long-term development by improving underlying human and infrastructure capacity gaps?very & de-risk exploration investment through investing in the right technologies & processes?

PANEL CHAIR

10:20 - 10:30

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DR. ANASTASIA NYALITA, CEO of Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF) & President of Kenya Association of Pharmaceutical Industry (KAPI) DR. NJERI MWAURA GITAU, Senior Health Specialist of World Bank Group (WBG) DR. CATHERINE KANARI, Clinical Business Lead of Amref Enterprises Limited (AEL) PHILLIP MWANGOBOLE, Procurement Officer of UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) (representing UNPD) PETER KITUNGA, Procurement Officer of UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) (representing UNPD)

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Thursday 31 October | Mount Kilimanjaro Ballroom, Radisson Blu Hotel

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10:30 - 10:40

SPOTLIGHT ADDRESS: DOING BUSINESS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS

PHILLIP MWANGOBOLE, Procurement Officer of UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) (representing UNPD) AND PETER KITUNGA, Procurement Officer of UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) (representing UNPD)

10:40 - 11:10

NETWORKING TEA & COFFEE BREAK

11:10 - 12:10

PANEL 5: DIAGNOSTICS

PANEL CHAIR

Tuberculosis, Malaria and HIV remain the three most prevalent diseases across Africa. Whilst notable progress is being achieved in reducing the number of new HIV cases, instances of Malaria and TB has slowed or stalled. As set out by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to reduce cases of communicable diseases, the gap between detection and treatment needs to be bridged in order to achieve their aims, further complicated by the wide distribution of counterfeit medicines.

• Drug-resistant infections threatens a population’s mortality and requires innovation. What are the latest developments across the industry to try and ensure the correct course of action from detection to treatment is effective and untainted?

• Access to treatment and the necessary levels of care remains inadequate, particularly in rural areas. What needs to be done to improve conditions and how do regions differ?

• Expensive instrument development, regulatory variables, market sizes, and a lack of approval transparency, standardisation & regional harmonisation are all diagnostical challenges but how can they be overcome?

DR. CHRISTINE SADIA, National President of Kenya Medical Women’s Association (KMWA) DR. JANE MASIGA, Managing Director of Mission for Essential Drugs & Supplies (MEDS) DR. JOSEPH MUGA, Medical Advisor Medical Advisor East Africa Hub of Sanofi DR. EUGENE ODAME, Senior Regulatory Pharmacist of Kenya Pharmacy & Poisons Board DR. DANIELLA MUNENE, Chief Executive Officer of Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK)

12:00 - 12:10

AUDIENCE DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

12:10 - 12:20

SPOTLIGHT ADDRESS: GIZ LOCAL HUMAN CAPITAL - DEVELOPED WITH JOB PARTNERSHIPS, LOCALLY

CELINE LAUKEMANN, Project Associate | BMZ-Special Initiative ”Training & Job Creation” of GIZ | German Corporation for International Cooperation GmbH

PANEL 6: SECURITY

Advancements in technology plays a crucial role in the industry yet despite those benefits, the risk of attacks (physical or cyber) against sensitive medical information regarding both the patient and product development jeopardises the industry’s integrity and progression. Persistent issues of counterfeit medicinal products are a threat to the health and safety of patients; those most desperate and lacking access to adequate treatment seek alternatives on the informal market that fall short of regulatory standards. Whether it’s medicines with no active ingredients or containing dangerous impurities, weak and ineffective anti-counterfeiting laws or simply underfunded regulatory agencies, much can be achieved through securely sharing information across the supply chain whilst initiating enforcement actions through the appropriate authorities.

• What are the possible solutions to protecting sensitive goods whether that’s internal measures throughout distribution or tracking whilst in-transit?

• What initiatives are in place to ensure Governments remain proactive and not reactive to attacks?

• What can be learnt from previous data breaches to prevent future attacks?

• How do we strengthen the ‘last-mile’ for those most vulnerable?

DR. ABENA ASANTE-QUASHIE, Head - Migration Health Assessment Centre of International Organization for Migration (IOM) VERONICA THUKU, QA Pharmacist of Logistics Support Centre – Kenya, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) VENERAND NZIGAMASABO, Secretary General Asst. in Charge of Emergency Preparedness & Response Operations of Burundi Red Cross National Society DR. MAXWELL ANTWI, Country Director - Ghana of PharmAccess Foundation

13:10 - 13:20

AUDIENCE DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

13:20 - 13:30

RECOGNITION & THANKS

THANK YOU FROM THE AUC

CONFERENCE CHAIR

DR. SHITAL MARU, Senior Lecturer & Chair, Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmacy Practice School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi

BENJAMIN HARDY, Director of GRV Global

13:30 - 14:30

NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK

14:30 - 17:30

1-2-1 PUBLIC-PRIVATE SECTOR MATCHMAKING MEETINGS

PANEL CHAIR

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12:20 - 13:20

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DR. MARGARET ANYETEI-AGAMA, Division Head of Health, Nutrition & Population of Department of Social Affairs, African Union Commission (AUC)

Afternoon session dedicated to introductory 1-2-1 matchmaking meetings between Government, UN, NGO & International Agency stakeholders and leading local, regional and global operators. Schedules are prearranged to provide a unique networking opportunity to discuss sustainable and affordable supply chain solutions for the continent.

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SOTERI GATERA, CHIEF OF INDUSTRIALIZATION & INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, UN ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA (ECA) Impressed by the perfect organisation of the event as well as the relevance of the topics.

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GORGUI SENE DIALLO, COUNTRY DIRECTOR – SENEGAL, AFRICARE Very good initiative to advance discussion, collaboration and partnership throughout Africa.

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EVENT STATISTICS GEOGRAPHICAL BREAKDOWN 14%

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PLA2019: POST-EVENT REPORT GRV Global were delighted to bring the first Pharma Logistics Africa (PLA2019) forum to the beautiful city of Nairobi, at the Radisson Blu Hotel where hundreds of delegates convened from local organisations and across the world, on 30th – 31st October, to show their commitment in identifying and providing practical solutions to the challenges faced across Africa’s pharmaceutical supply chain.

Ahead of the main event, PLA2019 delegates were welcomed in the afternoon to preregistration, where they could collect their welcome pack and access pass, whilst exhibitors setup their exhibition booths in the Mount Kilimanjaro Ballroom. Later, all

were welcomed to our Evening Networking Reception at the Terrace Bar; to break the ice over drinks and canapes, discuss the two days ahead and an ideal opportunity for panellists and their respective chairs to connect before their coming sessions.

DAY ONE: WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER Wednesday 30th October marked the first day of the Pharma Logistics Africa 2019 forum.

Remaining delegates collected their welcome packs and passes, whilst continuing the sociable atmosphere from the night before over tea and coffee ahead of the Opening Ceremony.

GRV Global’s Director, Benjamin Hardy, was first to welcome attendees and provided a few choice words on the importance of this gathering; to address the key issues within the sector, with the

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PRE-EVENT: TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER

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goal of creating an environment for collaboration and marked change. Benjamin then handed over to Conference Chair Dr. Shital Maru, Senior Lecturer & Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, of the University of Nairobi. Dr. Maru set the tone for the coming two days with a few brief words on the current supply chain climate, noting the need for improved access to affordable medicines.

PLA2019’s Opening Address was presented by Dr. Fred Siyoi, CEO of the Kenya Pharmacy & Poisons Board. Dr. Siyoi cited the lengthy supply chain as one of the key challenges in maintaining the integrity of medicines before reaching the consumer. However, he later alluded to the technological advancements that have aided the complex issue around access, particularly in rural areas, providing the example of the increased use of drones. Dr. Siyoi acknowledged that the Board

remained in sync with changes in the industry as Africa continues to harmonise.

The first Keynote Address of the day was given

by Alfons van Woerkom, Head of Supply Chain for The Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis & Malaria. Alfons mentioned the improvements in the supply chain and healthcare systems which are to be celebrated, but unfortunately is not a reflection of all areas within Africa.

Significantly, in rural areas where people only go to town less regularly, the disruption to treatment is high and requires collaboration, particularly with the private sector for the benefits to become far-reaching.

The first of the plenary sessions began with Panel 1: Transportation & Technology chaired by Sanjeev Gadhia, CEO of Astral Aviation Ltd. This session praised the technological advancements which have reformed and addressed the

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PANEL 1: SPEAKER QUOTES ALBERT NETTEY, SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST - SYSTEM STRENGTHENING OF THE UN CHILDREN’S FUND (UNICEF): It’s all

our responsibility, both private and public, to ensure that basic infrastructure for supply chain in Africa are strengthened because that’s the only way innovation from private sector can thrive.

REMCO VAN DEN BORN, CCO OF AVY:

While last-mile deliveries are challenging, wingdrones can give people in rural areas access to healthcare independent of infrastructure.

JAMES EASON, COLD CHAIN ADVISOR OF THE GLOBAL COLD CHAIN ALLIANCE (GCCA):

We need to work on leveraging donor funds.

LARYSA ENGASSER, HEAD OF PHARMA DIVISION OF REEFER DEPARTMENT, CMA CGM:

industry’s challenges, notably cold chain technology. However, the panellists recognised that due to a lack of basic infrastructure, some challenges are compounded by these same

After a quick Networking Tea and Coffee Break, delegates returned to the Mount Kilimanjaro Ballroom for Panel 2: Patient-First Thinking & Efficiency, Chaired by Dr. Robert Kimbui, Senior Supply Chain Manager - Sub Saharan Africa of Johnson & Johnson. The panellists had the challenging task of contextualising the issues that patients are often confronted with; access to medicines were noted as one of the leading struggles, however, it was further highlighted that despite improvements to access, the cost of medicines remained an additional barrier, with many patients left ‘out-of-pocket’. To improve patient care, it was proposed that medicine prices should be reduced, and medical personnel trained to ensure a comprehensive standard

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Even though transportation of pharma products can be a challenge, the desired results can be achieved with the use of modern technologies and tailored processes.

technologies which fail to get to the root of the issues. Looking ahead, the emphasis was placed on the implementation of basic infrastructure to build from but also the need for environmentally conscious planning embedded into the supply chain through efficient route planning and a reduction in package wastage.

PANEL 2: SPEAKER QUOTES BRIAN TALIESIN, GLOBAL DIRECTOR LIVING LABS OF PATH: Our challenge is to

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better predict what the patient wants and needs and pull through products accordingly.

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GORGUI SENE DIALLO, COUNTRY DIRECTOR SENEGAL OF AFRICARE: It is important to have

a coordinated and effective value chain.

MARSEILLE ONYANGO, COUNTRY MANAGER KENYA OF JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALS: Patients are waiting!

MARA NAKAGAWA-HARWOOD, HEAD OF IMPLEMENTATION & PARTNERSHIPS OF ACCESS ACCELERATED/IFPMA: The main

challenge is streamlining the supply chain so that the pill journey doesn’t go through so many hands.

of care where patients were directed to the appropriate physicians.

Before the third and final panel discussion of the day, delegates were treated to a Keynote Address from Dr. Isabella Ayagah, Head of the Global Health Security at the Kenyan Ministry of Health and National Focal Person of the Eastern Africa Regional Collaborating Centre (RCC) at Africa CDC - Centres for Disease Control & Prevention.

Dr. Ayagah gave an enlightening presentation with the underline message that a ‘A health threat anywhere is a health threat everywhere’ in noting the advantages of collaboration and coordination which will in turn, ‘strengthen Africa’s capacity and institutions to detect and respond to health threats’.

After this insightful Keynote Address came the final plenary discussion of the day; Panel 3: Legislation & Supply Chain Planning Chaired

by Soteri Gatera, Chief of Industrialization & Infrastructure Development of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). This session focused on the role of accountability in reforming the regulatory process. Several concerns were raised regarding counterfeit drugs and the steps taken to remove circulation within the industry. Naturally, the regulatory process was

seen as the first line of defence to hold those accountable and deter production but there were also a number of suggestions to combat the issue, including: improved training of medical staff to identify counterfeit medicines and the promotion of a collective ethical standard within the health industry.

Armed with a deep understanding from various perspectives within the industry, delegates headed to the Radisson’s Larder PANEL 3: SPEAKER QUOTES PAUL LOTAY, CEO OF CENTRALE HUMANITAIRE MÉDICO-PHARMACEUTIQUE (CHMP-KENYA): Health is your Right, Quality

our Duty - Remember TAPE - Training, Accountability, Pharmacovigilance and Ethics.

CELINE LAUKEMANN, PROJECT ASSOCIATE - BMZ-SPECIAL INITIATIVE OF GIZ | GERMAN CORPORATION FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION GMBH: I think we need

harmonisation in the regulatory system and to cut out intermediaries that are not transparent.

DR. ISABELLA AYAGAH, NATIONAL FOCAL PERSON OF THE EASTERN AFRICA REGIONAL COLLABORATING CENTRE (RCC) AT AFRICA CDC - CENTRES FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION: We need to look at the supply

chain in an emergency situation to ensure a level of quality is sustained in the future.

DR. JAMES MWENDA RIUNGU, SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR - AFYA UGAVI ACTIVITY OF USAID GLOBAL HEALTH SUPPLY CHAIN - PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY MANAGEMENT (GHSC-PSM) PROJECT: Lack of data, poor

supply chain skills among health workers remains the most significant causes of stock outs at the last mile in the pharma sector.

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Restaurant for a Networking Lunch Break, to continue the conversation before the much anticipated, afternoon 1-2-1 Public-Private Sector Matchmaking Meetings. In the weeks leading up to the event, delegates were able to identify their preferred matchmaking meetings through GRV Global’s secure scheduling website. Pre-event, meeting schedules were finalised and confirmed for all participants in order to maximise potential outcomes of GRV Global’s personable format of 15-minute matchmaking meetings. Wednesday afternoon featured hundreds of 1-2-1 meetings with many officials taking back-to-back meetings throughout. Participants were quick to identify their potential value and praised their efficiency.

At the end of a fruitful day of discussions and meetings, PLA2019 participants were invited to a moonlit Event Dinner at the exclusive Muthaiga Country Club. Set against the backdrop of a burning woodfire and local pianist, diners were able to relax and enjoy the intimate setting with new acquaintances and reflect on the day’s key talking points.

DAY TWO: THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER Better acquainted following yesterday evening’s Event Dinner at the Muthaiga Country Club, PLA2019 delegates returned to the Radisson Blu’s Mount Kilimanjaro Ballroom ready for another day of engaging discussions and meetings. During her Welcoming Remarks, Dr. Shital Maru took a moment to warmly greet delegates, before summarising some of the central points from the day before and swiftly introducing the topics to be discussed during day two.

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Day two opened with a Keynote Address from Paul K. Tanui, Senior Programme Officer Technical Support for the African Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation (AMRH) Programme, AUDA-NEPAD . Paul focused his address on the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plan for Africa (PMPA) and the Road to Establish the African Medicines Agency (AMA). Its mission being to provide a platform for African countries, to ensure the effective and integrated planning,

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Following Paul’s presentation was a Keynote Address from Dr. Julius Wekesa, Manager of Outbreak & Crisis Response at the World Health Organization (WHO) whom graciously attended on behalf of Dr. Nsenga Ngoy. Dr. Wekesa provided valuable insight into the Challenges of pharmaceutical products supply during emergencies in Africa, including stock outs, expirations and cold chain storage. In considering this, the WHO’s goal is to create, enhance and promote the uninterrupted supply of high-quality products at low cost.

The first of the discussions for day two began with Panel 4: Finance & Budgeting, Chaired

by Dr. Anastasia Nyalita, CEO of the Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF) & President of the Kenya Association of Pharmaceutical Industry (KAPI). This panel revisited the challenge of patient healthcare payment as it was queried PANEL 4: SPEAKER QUOTES DR. NJERI MWAURA GITAU, SENIOR HEALTH SPECIALIST OF THE WORLD BANK GROUP (WBG):

We need to look at the cost of care without compromising quality.

DR. CATHERINE KANARI, CLINICAL BUSINESS LEAD OF AMREF ENTERPRISES LIMITED (AEL):

Money reserved for healthcare cannot and should not be relocated by any means.

PHILLIP MWANGOBOLE, PROCUREMENT OFFICER OF THE UN SUPPORT OFFICE IN SOMALIA (UNSOS) (REPRESENTING UNPD):

Infrastructure without trained human capacity will not be sufficient to provide long term developments.

PETER KITUNGA, PROCUREMENT OFFICER OF THE UN SUPPORT OFFICE IN SOMALIA (UNSOS) (REPRESENTING UNPD): In most countries

many people are unable to pay for medical care. It is the government’s responsibility to support the vulnerable at a minimum.

‘when should the patient be made to pay?’. In response, it was suggested that there should be a tiered system that differentiates who cannot pay, who can pay a little and those that can afford to pay more. This is to be coupled with the assistance of the national health service, to ensure that help is given to the right people and the most vulnerable are guaranteed a minimum level of support – thus emphasising the role of the government to ensure the citizens health remains a priority, not only during times of reelection.

The audience were then treated to a joint Spotlight Address on the procedures of ‘Doing Business with the United Nations’ by Procurement Officers Phillip Mwangobole, and Peter Kitunga, of the UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) (representing UNPD on behalf of Tigabu Adane Ayele). Phillip and Peter informed the audience that Health-Care Management in the United Nations Secretariat is focused on the mitigation of occupational health risks, and the quality and delivery of healthcare services in field duty stations which addresses Patient Safety issues. As of 2017, UNPD had spent $27million USD on healthcare.

With a lot to digest, it was time for a short Networking Tea and Coffee Break before getting back to the discussions with Panel 5: Diagnostics, Chaired by Dr. Christine Sadia, National Chairperson of the Kenya Medical Women’s Association (KMWA). The session focused on the intrinsic relationship between

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PANEL 5: SPEAKER QUOTES DR. JANE MASIGA, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE MISSION FOR ESSENTIAL DRUGS & SUPPLIES (MEDS): Quality and affordable

diagnostics is the science behind appropriate patient care.

DR. JOSEPH MUGA, MEDICAL ADVISOR - EAST AFRICA HUB OF SANOFI: To accelerate the

attainment of universal healthcare, you need to think about the private sector.

DR. EUGENE ODAME, SENIOR REGULATORY PHARMACIST OF KENYA PHARMACY & POISONS BOARD: Science and technology

revolutionize our lives, but memory, tradition and myth frame our response.

DR. DANIELLA MUNENE, CEO OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF KENYA (PSK):

Community pharmacists are well placed to promote rapid diagnostic test use in patients for enhanced detection and monitoring of disease.

diagnostics and access to the right medicines, as it was cited that only 46% of hospitals in Kenya have access to basic medical diagnostics.

To address this issue, it was suggested that communities be better utilised and trained to reach more patients and provide a level of care and discretion that larger institutions are unable to deliver.

PLA2019’s final Spotlight Address was presented

by Celine Laukemann, Project Associate of GIZ | German Corporation for International Cooperation GmbH whom gave a presentation on the BMZSpecial Initiative Training and Job Creation.

In a brief amount of time, Celine was able to convey the challenges many in the medical industry face in training their staff whom often take their skills abroad, causing a shortage which overflows into patient care and research and development. Thus, GIZ have developed a framework to address these issues and raise standards to retain trained personnel.

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discarded when this is not possible), was noted as a valuable security measure introduced into the industry.

PANEL 6: SPEAKER QUOTES VERONICA THUKU, QA PHARMACIST OF LOGISTICS SUPPORT CENTRE – KENYA OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (ICRC): Trace and monitor your supply

chain to the last mile

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VENERAND NZIGAMASABO, SECRETARY GENERAL ASST. IN CHARGE OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE OPERATIONS OF THE BURUNDI RED CROSS NATIONAL SOCIETY:

There is a big need of institutions for quality control and updated laws to guarantee product quality DR. MAXWELL ANTWI, COUNTRY DIRECTOR GHANA OF PHARMACCESS FOUNDATION:

Fake medicines are more profitable than the narcotics business.

Chaired by Dr. Abena Asante-Quashie, Head of the Migration Health Assessment Centre of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Being the last discussion of the Forum, panellists had the opportunity to address some of the issues noted in previous sessions regarding pilot programmes and price regulation, where they challenged some of the ideas purported to progress the industry. To address the challenge of counterfeit medications, the use of QR codes to effectively track medicines from manufacturer to distributor thus ensuring the contents can be reconciled throughout transportation (or

After an intense two days of discussions, knowledge sharing and meetings, it was time to conclude the first Pharma Logistics Africa forum’s morning discussion panels with a few parting words of Recognition & Thanks, starting with GRV Global’s partner representative from the African Union Commission’s (AUC) Department of Social Affairs, Dr. Margaret Anyetei-Agama, Division Head of Health, Nutrition & Population.

Dr. Anyetei-Agama began her remarks alluding to Agenda 2063, noting the holistic advantages of achieving this goal in scaling-up growth and sustainable development which will ultimately also lead to healthier people with an increased life expectancy. In order to progress in the health industry, Dr. Anyetei-Agama further highlighted the need to strike a balance between the private sector, communities and end users. With only moments to go before the Networking Lunch Break and second day of 1-2-1 Matchmaking Meetings, Conference Chair, Dr. Shital Maru summarised the previous sessions which had been successful in creating a much-needed open and honest dialogue between public and private sector actors, before handing over to GRV Global’s Director, Benjamin Hardy. Benjamin thanked all delegates for their commitment and engagement across the two days, in challenging ideas and providing practical solutions/partnerships for the future. He also offered sincere thanks to supporting partners, the African Union Commission (AUC), and valuable event Sponsors whom made the event possible. Although the morning plenary sessions had drawn to a close, there was still a full afternoon of 1-2-1- public-private sector matchmaking meetings to follow. Once again, many officials had a full schedule of meetings to enjoy, before heartfelt goodbyes for home - with the assurance that we’ll meet again… until next year, and PLA2020!

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PHILLIP MWANGOBOLE, PROCUREMENT OFFICER, UN SUPPORT OFFICE IN SOMALIA (UNSOS) (REPRESENTING UNPD) Excellent conference design, well structures, presentations were good and short and precise with stimulating debate.

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SUMMARY FROM THE CHAIR It was a pleasure to have interacted with you all during the Pharma Logistics Africa 2019 (PLA2019) conference held on 30th and 31st October 2019 at Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. I wish to thank the GRV Global team for marvelously organizing and planning such an event in Kenya which is one of the African hubs for International Pharmaceutical trade, industries and logistics. This conference was one where several partners from diverse fields, all came together for one common objective of improving access of medicines in Africa in a sustainable way. I also would want to thank all the sponsors for supporting this important event. I herewith report in summary the outcomes of the conference.

During the Opening Address of the conference Dr Fred Siyoi, CEO of Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya referred to Kenya’s strategic development goals known as “Vision 2030” and the Big 4 agenda where universal health coverage (UHC) is the key pillar. He went on to emphasize that access to medicines for each patient in the country is one key component of achieving UHC. He added that in order to increase access of medicines and vaccines the Government is working and improving on a Harmonization and strengthening of medicines regulations and pharmacovigilance systems so as to curb the issue of counterfeit medicines in the pharmaceutical supply chain systems.

The Panel 1 discussions on Transportation and Technology were very engaging where the panelists discussed on integrating technology for medicines supply chain. The use of drones to securely supply vaccines and medicines during medical emergencies or during disasters has proven successful in some African countries.

Furthermore the Governments of the various African nations were urged to increase investment not only on such technologies but also on necessary regulatory systems that will speed up supply of pharmaceutical commodities in a secure way.

The Panel 2 discussions were on PatientFirst Thinking and Efficiencies of the supply chain system. From the panel discussion some very engaging comments were received on increasing

the efficiencies of the local pharmaceutical manufacturing units in Africa to supply safe, quality and affordable medicines. The Multinational Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in Africa have gone further to engage with health centres and facilities to have appropriate data on consumption rates of these pharmaceutical commodities so that appropriate numbers and timely supply is done. The emphasis of patients getting the right medicines at an affordable price at the right time was the key outcome from the discussions.

Panel 3 discussions were on the Legislation and Supply Chain Planning and the outcomes from the discussions were that investments on use of analytical technology is needed to trace counterfeit medicines in the African continent. Regulatory frameworks need to be strengthened in order fight the battle of counterfeit medicines. One other outcome from this panel discussions that came out strongly was with regard to increasing investment on training and skills development for pharmacists and health commodities supply chain specialists.

Panel 5 discussed on Diagnostics used for the detection of both communicable and non-communicable diseases. Diagnostic kits need to be procured to optimize treatment outcomes. Supply chains of such diagnostic test kits need to be prioritized.

Panel 6 discussions were on how to increase Security of health care commodities till the last mile. The outcomes from the discussions were that government regulatory agencies with pharmaceutical industries need to use technology for security of expensive health care commodities. The use of Good Practices (GxP) for manufacturing, procurement, distribution, storage will increase the overall security for the commodities.

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The Closing ceremony was done by Dr Margret Anyeti-Agama, the Division Head of Health, Nutrition & Population of the Department of Social Affairs at the African Union Commission (AUC) who reiterated the need to improve health in Africa and increase access to healthcare which is one of the goals and priorities of the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

All in all, the networking sessions enabled various stakeholders responsible for pharmaceutical commodity supply chain management to collaborate for a better logistic system which would increase access to quality, efficacious, safe and affordable medicines throughout Africa.

Thank you all and God Bless!!

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Panel 4 discussions were pharmaceutical supply chain Financing and Budgeting and the positive outcomes from the discussion is to have long term development plans underlying human and infrastructure capacity gaps.

Collaboration between governmental agencies, logistics firms and other related stakeholders would be beneficial in increasing investment in the sector.

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ACCESS ACCELERATED/IFPMA Access Accelerated brings together over 20 biopharmaceutical companies committed to tackling the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in low and middleincome countries. By collaborating with partners, we co-create scalable and sustainable solutions to improve people’s health. We seek to lead private sector engagement in driving access to NCD prevention, treatment and care for people living with NCDs globally. Access Accelerated are committed to helping to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the target to reduce premature deaths from NCDs by one-third by 2030. The Access Accelerated Open Platform is a knowledge resource designed to catalyze global action on non-communicable diseases. By centralizing programmatic information, gaps and opportunities can be more easily identified and addressed.

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AFRICA CDC - CENTRES FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION The Africa CDC supports all African Countries to improve surveillance, emergency response, and prevention of infectious diseases. This includes addressing outbreaks, man-made and natural disasters, and public health events of regional and international concern. It further seeks to build the capacity to reduce disease burden on the continent.

The Africa CDC is a specialised technical institution of the African Union that serves as a platform for Member States to share knowledge, exchange lessons learnt, build capacity, and provide technical assistance to each other.

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AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION (AUC) The Department of Social Affairs (DSA) works to promote the AU’s health, labour, employment, migration, social development, drug control, crime prevention, sport and cultural agenda. The Health, Nutrition & Population Division responds to vital generic health issues related to health policy and delivery systems, nutrition and other related public health issues and challenges that require a concerted and coordinated approach at a continental level. Whilst the HIV/AIDs, Malaria, Tuberculosis and Other Infectious Diseases Division plays a leading role in policy development, advocacy, coordination, monitoring and evaluation on AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria and other infectious diseases.

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AFRICARE

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Africare is a leading non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to addressing African development and policy issues by working in partnership with African people to build sustainable, healthy and productive communities. Africare was founded in 1970 as a partnership between Africans and a diverse group of Americans to support local initiatives, implement projects and integrate activities across sectors in countries where the need is greatest. Since then, Africare has provided well over $1 billion of assistance and support through more than 2,500 projects that have impacted millions of beneficiaries in 36 countries Africa-wide.

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Amref Enterprises Limited (AEL) is the social enterprise arm of Amref Health Africa that is responsible for delivering sustainable social value through incubation and commercialization of innovative solutions conceptualized and developed throughout the organization. Amref Health Africa has embraced social entrepreneurship as a mechanism that combines the efficiency of the entrepreneurial private sector with the welfare orientation of public sector. AEL has positioned itself to strengthen the primary health care system as part of an important ingredient for the achievement of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Africa.

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AUDA-NEPAD NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR AFRICA’S DEVELOPMENT African Union Development Agency - NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) is the development agency of the African Union, coordinating and executing priority regional and continental development projects to promote regional integration towards the accelerated realisation of Agenda 2063 – Africa’s vision and action plan. At the Eleventh Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union in November 2018, the decision was taken for the New Partnership for Africa’s Development Planning and Coordinating Agency (NEPAD) to be renamed the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD).

The rationale behind the establishment of the African Union Development Agency is that it shall be a vehicle for the better execution of the African Union Agenda 2063.

AUDA-NEPAD is mandated to strengthen capacity of Member States and regional bodies; advance knowledge-based advisory support, undertake the full range of resource mobilisation, and serve as the continent’s technical interface with all Africa’s development stakeholders and development partners.

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BURUNDI RED CROSS NATIONAL SOCIETY The National Society of the Burundi Red Cross, Auxiliary of Public Authorities, initiates and implements programs to prevent and alleviate the suffering of the community throughout the country. The Burundi Red Cross (1963), being one of the three components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, to which the ICRC and IFRC also belong, was founded on the fundamental principles of the Movement, namely: Humanity; Impartiality; Neutrality Independence; volunteering; Unity; Universality.

CENTRALE HUMANITAIRE MÉDICO-PHARMACEUTIQUE (CHMP-KENYA) Based in Nairobi, Kenya, CHMP offers comprehensive health logistics and door-todoor supply chain solutions to humanitarian organizations across the globe. Since its establishment by Pharmaciens Sans Frontières (PSF) in 1992 as a response to the growing humanitarian crisis in Somalia, CHMP has continued to ensure availability of high-quality medicines, medical equipment, technical advice and other nutrition/ health products. CHMP has the highest level of recognized accreditation, including ISO 9001:2015, DG-ECHO HPC status, and USAID/OFDA wholesaler pre-qualification. As an international non-profit humanitarian procurement center, CHMP commits to a costeffective, impact-driven and comprehensive response to complex humanitarian crises of our time. With over 25 years in the field, WE lead the fight against trade of counterfeit medicine and share the universal vision that access to safe, effective and quality medical commodities is a human right.

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GIZ | GERMAN CORPORATION FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION GMBH The Special Initiative “Training and Job Creation” of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation & Development (BMZ) supports investments and growth of European companies in selected African countries, thus creating training and job opportunities in Africa. The Initiative tackles challenges of companies for growth in Africa jointly with those companies. That means that the Initiative can proactively and flexibly develop projects along the challenges/ needs of the companies. Current focus countries are Egypt, Ethiopia, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, and Tunisia.

A cross-country approach is also possible. German Development Cooperation GIZ is implementing this Special Initiative on behalf of BMZ.

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GLOBAL COLD CHAIN ALLIANCE (GCCA) The vision of the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) is to forge a universally strong cold chain where every product retains quality and safety through each link; to grow the industry and lead the cold chain. Supporting this critical mission are three Core Partner trade associations, which provide relationships, resources, and recognition to its members; the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW), the International Refrigerated Transportation Association (IRTA), and the Controlled Environment Building Association (CEBA) all supported by the World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO).

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INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (ICRC)

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Established in 1863, the ICRC operates worldwide, helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We are based in Geneva, Switzerland, and employ some 16,000 people in more than 80 countries. The ICRC is funded mainly by voluntary donations from governments and from National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. ICRC is the largest humanitarian network in the world. Its mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity, especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies. It is present in every country and supported by millions of volunteers.

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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian network, with 190 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and around 17 million volunteers. IFRC works to strengthen and accompany National Societies, so that they may better address current and future challenges. We support coordination of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network before, during and after disasters and crises. Together, we reach more than 160 million people with life-saving and life-changing support annually.

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM) Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and nongovernmental partners. With 173 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people.

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INTRAHEALTH IntraHealth International is a global health nonprofit that has worked in over 100 countries since 1979. We improve the performance of health workers and strengthen the systems in which they work so that everyone everywhere has the health care they need to thrive. Because next-generation challenges in global health call for new and extraordinary partnerships, IntraHealth joins forces with governments, businesses, technologists, artists, activists, and more to cultivate local solutions with lasting results. IntraHealth’s programs generate long-term social and economic impact to keep communities around the world healthy, strong, and prosperous. We focus on health workers. Without them, health care doesn’t happen.

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JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALS Janssen Pharmaceutical is a part of Johnson & Johnson PLC, which is the biggest diversified healthcare company in the world. Janssen focuses on research for innovative treatments for some of the most devastating diseases and the most complex medical challenges of our time. Mental health, Oncology and Immunology are some of the disease area that Janssen has invested heavily to invent novel medicines that cure and extend survival of patients. Janssen has a long heritage in oncology, immunology and mental health treatments.

JOHNSON & JOHNSON At Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities and forward progress. That’s why for more than 130 years, we have aimed to keep people well at every age and every stage of life. Today, as the world’s largest and most broadly-based healthcare company, we are committed to using our reach and size for good. We strive to improve access and affordability, create healthier communities, and put a healthy mind, body and environment within reach of everyone, everywhere.

We are blending our heart, science and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.

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KENYA ASSOCIATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY (KAPI) KAPI membership is made up of research based healthcare companies or their designate representative in Kenya. KAPI is an industry association established in late 1960’s with the objective of representing and promoting the interests of the Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical industry in Kenya. KAPI’s vision is to promote an ethical, innovative and responsible health care industry in Kenya with an overall goal of ensuring that medicinal products of the highest quality can be readily available for prevention and treatment of human and animal diseases. Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF) is the health sector board of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA). Founded in 2004, the Federation works with care providers, hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturers and insurers to promote strategic public-private partnerships toward achieving national access to quality healthcare and is dedicated to engaging the government and all relevant stakeholders in achieving quality healthcare by maximizing the contribution of the private sector.

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KENYA MEDICAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION (KMWA) Kenya Medical Women’s Association was legally incorporated in 1983. Its principal mandate is to championing women’s health, social justice and equity in health focusing on women, children and other vulnerable groups. KMWA works to promote the welfare and profession of women in medicine in uphold the standards and practice among members in the conduct of sound and progressive growth in medical profession. The Association collaborates with other partners, governments, regional entities and nonstate actors that contribute to the sustainable development of the health sector. Globally, KMWA is affiliated to the Medical Women International Association and attained Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) status in 1994. KMWA has proven track record in engaging and galvanizing its others in engaging in innovative programmatic and learning initiatives through public policy and health system strengthening focusing on issues that affect women.

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The vision of Kenya’s Ministry of Health is a healthy, productive and globally competitive nation. Their mission is to build a progressive, responsive and sustainable health care system for accelerated attainment of the highest standard of health to all Kenyans whilst attaining equitable, affordable, accessible and quality health care for all. The Ministry’s mandate covers Health policy, Health regulation, National referral Health facilities, Capacity building, and Technical assistance to Counties.

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KENYA PHARMACY & POISONS BOARD The Pharmacy and Poisons Board is the Drug Regulatory Authority established under the Pharmacy and Poisons Act, Chapter 244 of the Laws of Kenya. The Board regulates the Practice of Pharmacy and the Manufacture and Trade in drugs and poisons. The Board aims to implement the appropriate regulatory measures to achieve the highest standards of safety, efficacy and quality for all drugs, chemical substances and medical devices, locally manufactured, imported, exported, distributed, sold, or used, to ensure the protection of the consumer as envisaged by the laws regulating drugs in force in Kenya.

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MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF) INTERNATIONAL MSF (Médécins Sans Frontières) is an international, independent medical humanitarian organisation that provides medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of health professionals, logistic and administrative staff - most of them hired locally. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality.

MEDSOURCE GROUP MedSource is a Group Purchasing Organization that uses strategic purchasing to improve access to quality assured and affordable healthcare commodities to private sector healthcare providers (community pharmacies, clinics, hospitals), and the people they serve in Kenya. MedSource achieves this by enlisting private sector healthcare providers into their membership pool and providing them with an innovative information technology (IT) system that simplifies the procurement process and works across the supply chain to provide the following benefits to its stakeholders: Increases revenue for its members; Improves cost efficiencies across the supply chain; Enables data transparency during procurement; and Improves integration and trackability of transactions. Through their IT platform, Medsource offers its members a comprehensive portfolio of pharmaceutical, laboratory and health related products from our partner suppliers.

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MISSION FOR ESSENTIAL DRUGS & SUPPLIES (MEDS) Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS), a Trust of Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops and Christian Health Association of Kenya was established in 1986. It is not-for-profit, whose services go beyond religious barriers to impact on an estimated more than 40% of Kenyan population. Its services extend to other countries in the region.

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NOVO NORDISK At Novo Nordisk, we are driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with more than 95 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care. This heritage has given us experience and capabilities that also enable us to help people defeat other serious chronic diseases: haemophilia, growth disorders and obesity. Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 41,600 people in 80 countries and markets its products in more than 170 countries.

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PATH is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and innovative approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide. To achieve scale, PATH works with organizations and countries at the global and local levels to strengthen links among procurement activities, financing mechanisms, and logistics and distribution systems.

This includes developing technical specifications, prequalifying products, issuing bids, negotiating and managing contracts, arranging logistics, and monitoring supplier performance. Our work helps countries ensure that health commodities are safe, effective, and available at an affordable price, enabling countries to get the maximum value from scarce health care dollars.

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PharmAccess is an entrepreneurial NGO that aims to connect more people to better healthcare in Africa. With offices in Amsterdam, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania and Nigeria, we have introduced health insurance for the informal sector, ‘SafeCare’ standards to assess quality of care, and loans for health SMEs through the Medical Credit Fund, amongst others. PharmAccess believes mobile technology can accelerate UHC. Together with Safaricom and IT company CarePay, we developed M-TIBA, a digital payment platform for healthcare that connects over 4 million people to care through a mobile health wallet.

We are moreover setting up a digital supply chain platform in Ghana to increase access and quality of essential medicines. And we have introduced digital service delivery models for NCD care and maternal and childcare in Kenya. PharmAccess works with local and international partners, including pharma companies, to optimize impact.

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ROCHE EAST AFRICA Roche are a pioneer in healthcare, committed to improving lives since the company was founded in 1896 in Basel, Switzerland. Today, Roche creates innovative medicines and diagnostic tests that help millions of patients globally. Roche are a frontrunner in personalised healthcare, utilising their combined strength in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. They are the world’s number 1 in biotech with 17 biopharmaceuticals on the market, and have been at the forefront of cancer research and treatment for over 50 years. Roche are a leading provider of in vitro diagnostics whilst remaining a committed investor in innovation (around 9 billion Swiss francs in Research and Development every year).

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SANOFI Sanofi East Africa provides its patients with innovative products in different specialties– diabetes, cardiovascular, thrombosis, anti-infectives, epilepsy, oncology, consumer healthcare (cough & cold, pain, digestive health) and vaccines via Sanofi Pasteur. We are engaged with various players across the healthcare sector through high level partnerships in fields such as capacity building, prevention, treatment, building healthcare solutions and research. Sanofi has been a partner in the health journey of the East African patients covering Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia. Our business priorities are focussed around: Improving access to healthcare to the last mile, Capacity building of healthcare professionals (HCPs), Patient education to drive disease awareness.

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SCHOOL OF PHARMACY, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI The School of Pharmacy at the University of Nairobi, Kenya was established in 1974 through a presidential decree to build capacity by training Pharmacists in the Country and across the Region. The School is made up of three departments; Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics & Pharmacy Practice, and Pharmacology & Pharmacognosogy. It is currently the pioneer and leading School of Pharmacy in Kenya as per the Pharmacy and Poison’s Board of Kenya. The School currently offers Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and several Masters and PhD courses and has trained many students Locally, Regionally and Internally. The School of Pharmacy is one of the leading schools actively involved in research resulting to numerous research publications, patents and policy papers in the areas of Pharmaceutical Sciences, pharmacovigilance, Pharmaceutical commodities management, Pharmacy practice and translation sciences.

SUDAN NATIONAL MEDICINES & POISONS BOARD (NMPB) Originally named the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) of Sudan, the Federal Pharmacy and Poisons Board was established under the provisions of Article 4 (1) of the Pharmacy and Poisons Act in 2001. Prior to the Board’s forming, the General Directorate of Pharmacy within the Federal Ministry of Health was performing all NMRA functions. The name of the Board was changed to the National Medicines and Poisons Board (NMPB) under the provisions of Article 4 (1) of the Medicines and Poisons Act (2009). The Board is authorized to set and implement the Standards, Norms and Controls Issues related to importation, manufacturing, surveillance, storage, pricing, transportation and utilization of medicines and other products in accordance with approved measurements.

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THE GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS & MALARIA The Global Fund is a partnership designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. As an international organization, the Global Fund mobilizes and invests more than US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in more than 100 countries. In partnership with governments, civil society, technical agencies, the private sector and people affected by the diseases, we are challenging barriers and embracing innovation.

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EFS EBREX is a Global Supply Chain Integrator specialized in the provision of Food and Beverages, Catering Disposables, Logistics Services and Non-Food items with an extensive network of Logistics Platforms across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America serving both Defense Government and Commercial clients since 1997.

Our motto is ‘’We deliver where YOUR need is greatest‘’

Email: d.jurisic@ebrex.ch Tel: +971 55 276 8742 www.efs-ebrex.com

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EFS EBREX offers Turnkey Solutions to our valuable customers in very remote sites across the globe and provides highest quality standards, delivery in time and sophisticated demand planning, as well as rapid deployment services on a daily basis.

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UN CHILDREN’S FUND (UNICEF) UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child.

UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families.

UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfil their potential – to the benefit of a better world. Despite remarkable challenges around the world, UNICEF staffers fight for the rights of every child seeking safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflicts, and equality. UNICEF works with the United Nations and its agencies to make sure that children are on the global agenda. UNICEF strikes a balance between thorough research and practical solutions for children.

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UN ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA (ECA) Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN’s five regional commissions, ECA’s mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa’s development. Made up of 54 member States, and playing a dual role as a regional arm of the UN and as a key component of the African institutional landscape, ECA is well positioned to make unique contributions to address the Continent’s development challenges.

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UN OFFICE FOR PROJECT SERVICES (UNOPS) UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, helping a range of partners’ implement $1 billion worth of aid and development projects every year. By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground. UNOPS customizes its support to individual partner needs, offering everything from stand-alone transactional services to long-term management of development projects. We provide this support in three main areas: Sustainable Project Management, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Sustainable Procurement. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, the Kenya Multi Country Office manages a growing portfolio of engagements. The KEMC sub-region currently consists of an established Operation Centre in Nairobi/Kenya which manages projects in multiple countries in East and South Africa, including in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia. Our partners include UN Agencies, the WBG, AFDB, KOICA, UK, US, GF.

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UN PROCUREMENT DIVISION (UNPD) The United Nations Procurement Division (UNPD) aims at providing best value for money in the timely acquisition of goods and services to enable UN Secretariat entities deliver their mandates and achieve their objectives globally. UNPD’s clients range from peacekeeping and special political Missions, over Headquarters and Offices Away from Headquarters to Tribunals and other UN entities. Goods and Services include requirements in the Categories of Aviation, Transportation, Vehicles, Engineering, Food, Fuel, Financial & Professional Services, Security, Medical and IT & Communications, among others. UNPD does business with vendors from all over the world and is actively working at increasing its sources of supply from developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

USAID GLOBAL HEALTH SUPPLY CHAIN - PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY MANAGEMENT (GHSC-PSM) PROJECT Afya Ugavi is a five-year health system strengthening activity funded by USAID under the Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement and Supply Management (GHSCPSM) contract. The GHSC-PSM project connects technical solutions, experts, and proven commercial processes to promote efficient and cost-effective health supply chains worldwide with operations in Africa, Asia, Central America, and the Caribbean. In Kenya, GHSC-PSM implements a country-specific task order (TO) known as Afya Ugavi that provides comprehensive technical assistance to strengthen Kenya’s supply chains for HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning, and maternal and child health commodities at both the national and county levels of the health system. Afya Ugavi primarily offers technical assistance to Ministry of Health in Kenya to ensure there is an uninterrupted availability of health commodities in the country for commodities that prevent and treat HIV/AIDS and malaria, and support family planning, maternal, and child health needs.

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WORLD BANK GROUP (WBG) The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. With 189 Member Countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations. The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that: Reduce Extreme Poverty by reducing the share of the global population that lives in extreme poverty to 3 percent by 2030. Promote and build shared prosperity by increasing the incomes of the poorest 40 percent of people in every country. Promote sustainable development. By partnering with Governments, the World Bank provide financing, policy advice, and technical assistance to governments of developing countries.

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WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) The World Health Organization (WHO) are the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations’ system, working in 150 country offices.

The WHO Regional Office for Africa is one of WHO’s 6 regional offices around the world. It serves the WHO African Region, which comprises 47 Member States with the Regional Office in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. As the lead health authority within the United Nations (UN) system, we work with the Member States in the African Region and development partners to improve the health and well-being of people. Our work involves translation of global health initiatives into regional plans that respond to the specific needs and challenges of countries in the Region. We support countries to achieve better health outcomes through technical and policy advice, development of norms and standards, generation and sharing of knowledge and convening health partners.

Together with countries, we attain health objectives by supporting national health policies and strategies.

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FRANCIS NJAU, REGIONAL MANAGER EASTERN AFRICA, NOVO NORDISK Very informative sessions and great learners from the interactive sessions with panel experts.

Access Accelerated/IFPMA Mara Nakagawa-Harwood Head of Implementation and Partnerships Africa CDC - Centres for Disease Control & Prevention Dr. Isabella Ayagah Head, Global Health Security of Kenyan Ministry of Health & National Focal Person

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ATTENDEES LIST Africa Resource Centre (ARC) Frankline Keter Capacity Building Lead African Union Commission (AUC) Dr. Margaret Anyetei-Agama Division Head of Health, Nutrition & Population Africare Gorgui Sene Diallo Country Director - Senegal Amref Enterprises Limited (AEL) Dr. Catherine Kanari Clinical Business Lead Astral Aviation Ltd Sanjeev Gadhia CEO Astral Aviation Ltd Geoffrey Nyaga Chief Innovation Officer Astral Aviation Ltd Charles Simiyu Chief Commercial Officer AstraZeneca PLC Dr. Sylvia Vito Regional Director & Head East Africa AUDA-NEPAD New Partnership for Africa’s Development Paul K. Tanui Senior Programme Officer - Technical Support Avy Remco van den Born CCO

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BMMI Olivier Fricot Vice President Africa Bonfide Group Rufus Gichuki GCEO Burundi Ministry of Public Health & AIDS Dr. Bonaventure Nyabenda Head of Procurement & Registration in the Medicines Regulatory Authority Burundi Red Cross National Society Venerand Nzigamasabo Secretary General Asst. in Charge of Emergency Preparedness & Response Operations Centrale Humanitaire Medico-Pharmaceutique (CHMP-Kenya) Nelly Gaciku Kiamani Quality Assurance Pharmacist Centrale Humanitaire Medico-Pharmaceutique (CHMP-Kenya) Paul Lotay CEO Centrale Humanitaire Medico-Pharmaceutique (CHMP-Kenya) Alex Mathara Procurement Centrale Humanitaire Medico-Pharmaceutique (CHMP-Kenya) Timothy Theuri Sales Operations Manager Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) Jackson Kimani Senior Program Director Health Financing CMA CGM Eloi Baures Lines & Inland Business Development CMA CGM Larysa Engasser Head of Pharma Division

Community Health & Information Network (CHAIN) Gladys May Nalukenge Program Manager Dawa Group of Companies Neeviyesh Challa Group Supply Chain Manager DHL Global Forwarding Kenya Ltd Angella Musha

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Commonwealth Pharmacists Association Dr Larry Kimani Managing Partner

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ATTENDEES LIST Djibouti Embassy in Nairobi Mohamed Elmi Obsieh Commercial Attache East African Cargo Belgium Florence Leclercq Co-Manager EFS EBREX DMCC Ileyeh Idriss Arnaoud Cargo Sales & Fleet Planning Manager EFS EBREX DMCC Moussa Houssein Doualeh Fleet Planning & Strategy Director EFS EBREX DMCC Davor Jurisic Vice President Strategic Growth and Business Development Ethiopian Airlines Vinesh Bhatti Group/KE Country Manager Ethiopian Pharma Wing Solomon Begashaw Director Global Cargo Sales & Services Ethiopian Pharma Wing Yilma Goshu Gobena Area Manager Kenya Ethiopian Pharma Wing Isack Langat Ethiopian Pharma Wing Jairus Nyakundi Operations & Customer Service Manager Ethiopian Pharma Wing Richard Yegon Cargo Manager

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Etihad Airways Morgan D’Souza Manager Charter Sales Exeltainer Augusto Vaime Sales Manager Express Shipping & Logistics Group Ltd Florence Tuei Country Sales & Marketing Manager

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F&S Scientific Rushabh Shah Director Fisher Clinical Services Dennis Bode General Manager Fisher Clinical Services Juanita Strauss Client Services, Project Manager Freight Forwarders Group David Cohead Director Freight Forwarders Group Marc Das Gupta Freight in Time Group Vinesh Bhatti Group/KE Country Manager Freight in Time Group Faiz Dada Group Business Dev. Manager GE Healthcare Kennedy Muema Suppy Chain Leader East Africa GIZ | German Corporation for International Cooperation GmbH Celine Laukemann Project Associate | BMZ-Special Initiative “Training & Job Creation” Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) James Eason Cold Chain Advisor Great Lakes Logistics-Burundi Patrick Itangishaka Managing Director GRV Global Benjamin Hardy Director GRV Global Edward Spraggs Sales Executive GRV Global Sean Byrne Sales Executive

GRV Global Ian Whitty Head of Production GRV Global Antoinette Orr Event Manager

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GRV Global Mohamed Ahmed Director, Head of Government Affairs

GRV Global Elliott Kayser Production Manager Hologic Jesse Wambugu Diagnostics Partnership Leader, Africa Imperial Logistics Marilyn Daffue Business Development Manager: Public Health International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Veronica Thuku Quality Assurance Pharmacist International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) June Njiru National/ Responsible Pharmacist, Kenya International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Rishi Ramrakha Head of IFRC Africa Region Logistics Unit International Organization for Migration (IOM) Dr. Abena Asante-Quashie Head - Migration Health Assessment Centre International Organization for Migration (IOM) Nicholas Ngunjiri Pharmaceutical Assistant - Regional Vaccination Programme-Africa IntraHealth Dr. Janet Muriuki Program Lead

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IntraHealth Linah Vihenda Program Officer Janssen Pharmaceuticals Marseille Onyango Country Manager Kenya Johnson & Johnson Dr. Robert Kimbui Senior Supply Chain Manager - Sub Saharan Africa Kazi Food Logistics Ltd. Ashif Karmali Managing Director Kenya Association of Pharmaceutical Industry (KAPI) Dr. Anastasia Nyalita CEO of Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF) & President Kenya Medical Women’s Association (KMWA) Dr. Christine Sadia National Chairperson Kenya Ministry of Health Sicily K. Kariuki Cabinet Secretary Kenya Pharmacy & Poisons Board Dr. Fred Siyoi CEO Kenya Pharmacy & Poisons Board Felista Chepwogen Head - Medical Devices Department Kenya Pharmacy & Poisons Board Dr. Peter Ikamati Deputy Director - DPER Kenya Pharmacy & Poisons Board Dr. Eugene Odame Senior Regulatory Pharmacist

Kenya Red Cross Society - Logistics Scovia Lukera Communication Officer Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Innocent Muteshi Assistant Logistics Manager Kenya Treatment Access Movement (KETAM) James Kamau CEO

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Kenya Pharmacy & Poisons Board Dorine Odongo Admin Officer

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ATTENDEES LIST Khuluma Freight Services Saul Maphanga Managing Director Logenix International LLC Asitha Udawela Managing Director Maersk Hristo Petkov Global Head of Pharmaceuticals Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) International Amor Chandoul Logistics Innovation Responsible Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) International Herma Lindeboom General Manager Supply Unit Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) International Macarena Muguiro Vicedo Regional Pharmacist Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) International Simon Pierre Onana Ottou Procurement Advisor MedSource Group Yvette Ondachi Sales & Marketing Director Mission for Essential Drugs & Supplies (MEDS) Dr. Jane Masiga Managing Director MSH - Management Sciences for Health Joseph Mukoko Principal Technical Advisor Novartis Simon Hoos Head SCM, Novartis Social Business

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Novo Nordisk Francis Njau Regional Manager Eastern Africa PATH Brian Taliesin Global Director - Living Labs

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PharmAccess Foundation Dr. Maxwell Antwi Country Director - Ghana PharmAccess Foundation Angela Siteyi Project Lead-NCD Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) Dr. Daniella Munene Chief Executive Officer Qatar Airways Cargo Humphrey Aluanga Cargo Sales Manager - Kenya Qatar Airways Cargo Rashmi Karnad Gurung Manager - Climate Control Product Roche East Africa Frank Loeffler Country Manager Sanofi Dr. Joseph Muga Medical Advisor East Africa Hub Sanofi Edward Njoroge Trade & Revenue Manager East Africa Hub School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi Dr. Shital Maru Senior Lecturer & Chair of Dept. of Pharmaceutics & Pharmacy Practice School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi Nazila Ganatra Health Supply Chain Management Student School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi Lucy Kanja Student School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi Margaret Oluka Senior Lecturer SOFRIGAM Alain Schuerwegen Head of Sales Statim Oliver Almeida Director-Head of Business Sudan National Medicines & Poisons Board (NMPB) Dr. Wijdan Khalid M. Elfil Head of the Directorate General of Planning & Policies

TNT Express James Ireri Account Manager TNT Express Ruth Kabogo National Sales & Marketing Manager-Kenya

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The Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis & Malaria Alfons van Woerkom Head of Supply Chain

Total Logistics Limited Victor K.K. Owusu Business Development Manager Total Logistics Limited Vasily Percy-Brown Uganda National Drug Authority Joseph Mutasaaga Manager Business Development UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Joyce Charo Cold Chain Specialist UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Albert Nettey Supply Chain Specialist - System Strengthening UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Soteri Gatera Chief of Industrialization & Infrastructure Development UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Kripa Shah Procurement Manager UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Linda Telles Procurement Advisor UN Procurement Division (UNPD) Tigabu Adane Ayele Representative of Health Care Section UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) (representing UNPD) Peter Kitunga Procurement Officer

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UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) (representing UNPD) Phillip Mwangobole Procurement Officer UN World Food Programme (WFP) Daz Slater Chief Security Officer / Advisor USAID Global Health Supply Chain - Procurement & Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) Project Dr. James Mwenda Riungu Supply Chain Director - Afya Ugavi Activity Vakava Africa Harry Omondi Managing Director VeriDoc Global Faith K Maosa VeriDoc Global Alex Mhagama Global Director VeriDoc Global Hope M. Ndorero Business Analyst Consultant VeriDoc Global Brian Odongo World Bank Group (WBG) Dr. Njeri Mwaura Gitau Senior Health Specialist World Courier Remo Hanselmann Managing Director - South Africa World Courier Ashton Woods Sales Manager

World Health Organization (WHO) Shamiso Nyashanu Health Logistics Officer World Health Organization (WHO) Julius Wekesa Manager - Outbreak & Crisis Response

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World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Ngoy Nsenga WHE Programme, Team Lead for East & Southern Africa

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20. Kenya Ministry of Health 21. Kenya Pharmacy & Poisons Board 22. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International 23. MedSource Group 24. Mission for Essential Drugs & Supplies (MEDS) 25. Novo Nordisk 26. PATH 27. PharmAccess Foundation 28. Roche East Africa 29. Sanofi 30. School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi 31. Sudan National Medicines & Poisons Board (NMPB) 32. The Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis & Malaria 33. UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) 34. UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) 35. UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) 36. UN Procurement Division (UNPD) 37. USAID Global Health Supply Chain - Procurement & Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) Project 38. World Bank Group (WBG) 39. World Health Organization (WHO)

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ROUNDTABLES: 1. Access Accelerated/IFPMA 2. Africa CDC - Centres for Disease Control & Prevention 3. African Union Commission (AUC) 4. Africare 5. Amref Enterprises Limited (AEL) 6. AUDA-NEPAD New Partnership for Africa’s Development 7. Burundi Ministry of Health 8. Burundi Red Cross National Society 9. Centrale Humanitaire MédicoPharmaceutique (CHMP-Kenya) 10. GIZ | German Corporation for International Cooperation GmbH 11. Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) 12. International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) 13. International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) 14. International Organization for Migration (IOM) 15. IntraHealth 16. Janssen Pharmaceuticals 17. Johnson & Johnson 18. Kenya Association of Pharmaceutical Industry (KAPI) 19. Kenya Medical Women’s Association (KMWA)

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