The Health Entrepreneurship Dialogue by Amref Health Africa brings together bold thinkers, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of health across Africa and beyond. This engaging webinar dives into the real journeys behind successful health ventures — the challenges faced, the lessons learned, and the resilience that fuels impact-driven innovation.
Participants will connect with inspiring health entrepreneurs and sector leaders as they share practical insights on building sustainable, scalable solutions that transform health systems and communities. Whether you’re launching your first idea or growing your enterprise, this session offers a roadmap for thriving in Africa’s dynamic health innovation space.
Webinar Objectives
- Showcase the transformative journeys of health entrepreneurs redefining innovation, sustainability, and impact in Africa’s health ecosystem.
- Equip participants with strategic insights to navigate challenges, build strong partnerships, and scale sustainable health ventures.
- Inspire through authentic stories that highlight the courage, creativity, and perseverance behind successful health enterprises.
Speakers
Aaron Ogunde, Co-Founder and CEO of Jiji Health
Aaron Ogunde, HSC, is the Co-Founder and CEO of Jiji Health, an award-winning digital health company building scalable solutions to strengthen healthcare systems across Africa. In 2019, he co-founded Damu Sasa, a pioneering blood services platform that transformed how hospitals and blood banks mobilize donors and manage supplies. This innovation has since evolved into Jiji Health, offering tools like Rafiki 360, a patient engagement platform, and Bydii LMS, a learning system for healthcare workers.
Dr. Daphne Ngunjiri, Chief Executive Officer of Access Afya
Dr. Daphne Ngunjiri is the Chief Executive Officer of Access Afya, a pioneering primary healthcare franchise network that delivers affordable, high-quality care to underserved communities across Kenya. She is a medical doctor and business leader with over 15 years of experience spanning clinical practice, health systems management, and social enterprise.
Dr. Hadley Matendechero Sultani, Deputy Director General for Health, Ministry Of Health, Kenya
Dr. Hadley Sultani is a seasoned public health leader with extensive experience in global health security and emergency preparedness. He currently serves as the Deputy Director General for Health at Kenya’s Ministry of Health, where he has overseen national responses to major public health threats, including COVID-19, MPox, and Cholera, and has led preparedness efforts for Ebola, Marburg, and Polio.
Dr. Moffat Chawala, Lecturer and Consultant – Marketing and Entrepreneurship at Copperbelt University, Zambia
Dr. Moffat Chawala holds a PhD in Business Management (Entrepreneurship and Smallholder Agriculture Commercialization) from the Copperbelt University, MSc Marketing (University of London) and a BSC Marketing from the Copperbelt University. Dr. Chawala’s is an entrepreneur and has been involved in the development of the Health Entrepreneurship Curriculum under the Africa Health Collaborative at Amref International University, among other programs.
Dr Elizabeth Gitau, Medical doctor, University of Nairobi
Dr. Elizabeth Gitau-Maina is a medical doctor with a Healthcare Management degree from the Strathmore Business School. She is an emerging global health policy leader, entrepreneur and health systems specialist with over 12 years’ experience in both the public and private health sectors. Dr. Maina is a social entrepreneur running outpatient health facilities under the Equity Afya Network in Kenya, offering primary healthcare services in support of the Universal Healthcare agenda of quality, affordable health services.
Mwansa Chalo, Co-founder & CEO of Duniya Healthcare
Mwansa Chalo is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Duniya Healthcare, a Zambian healthtech company on a mission to make quality medicines accessible to every corner of Africa. With innovation at its core, Duniya Healthcare is transforming the medical supply chain through technology-driven logistics that bridge the gap between suppliers, pharmacies, and health facilities — especially in underserved rural communities.
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