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The Task Force Health Care, the Dutch Embassy in Nairobi and RVO have the pleasure of inviting you to the Seminar “Healthcare in Kenya and The Netherlands” on Tuesday 7th of February 2017. This event is organised as part of the visit of a high-level healthcare delegation from Kenya to the Netherlands.

What to expect?

After an introduction of the latest developments in the Kenyan health sector (provided by the invited delegation), you will have the opportunity to identify and discuss business opportunities for your organisation or consortium. Special attention will be given to opportunities in Medical Devices and the Supply Chain, eHealth, Training & Education, Hospital Build, and Health Financing.

The Kenyan delegation will consist of the following high-level representatives from the public and private health sector:

  • Ministry of Health Department of Curative and Rehabilitative Services,  Mr. Elkana Ong’uti, Chief Economist
  • Ministry of Health Department of Policy, Planning and Healthcare Financing, Dr. Laban Thiga, Chief Radiologist
  • CEC Counties Health Executive Committee, Dr. Andrew Mulwa, Chairman
  • CEC Counties Health Executive Committee, Ms. Gladys Marima, Human Resources Sub-Committee
  • Kenya Healthcare Federation, Dr. Amit Thakker, Chairman
  • Kenya Association of Hospitals, Dr. Kanyenje Gakombe, Chairman
  • KCCB Catholic Health Commission of Kenya, Mrs. Jacinta Mutegi, National Executive Secretary
  • Netherlands Embassy Nairobi, Geoffrey Korir, Senior Policy Officer (Economic Affairs)

Opportunities in Kenya

In 2016, Task Force Health Care (TFHC) and Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF) performed a market study and fact-finding visit to identify opportunities for the Dutch Life Sciences & Health Sector in Kenya. The Kenyan healthcare sector is experiencing exciting times. The middle class has been growing, together with the economy, increasing the demand for quality accessible health services. The private sector has been vibrant with increased investments. At the same time, Kenya’s health sector faces enormous deficiencies in coverage and infrastructure. 32.5 million Kenyans lack any form of basic insurance and are treated in ill-equipped and poorly staffed facilities.

  • Ten Reasons why Kenya is interesting for the Dutch health sector can be found here.
  • The full Market Study report can be found here.

Programme

12:00 Registration & Networking Lunch
12:30 Welcome & Opening
 By Len de Jong, Chairman Task Force Health Care
12:45 Introduction of Kenyan Healthcare Delegation
Moderated by Dr. Amit Thakkker, Chairman Kenya Healthcare Federation
13:00 Healthcare in Kenya: A brief introduction
 By Dr. Amit Thakker, Chairman Kenya Healthcare Federation
   
13:20 Meet & Greets with Kenyan Healthcare Delegation
 Informal speed dates (per organisation; 2 minutes per round).
14:30 Coffee Break
15:00 Round table discussions: Round I
 Table 1: Public Sector and Devolution
 Table 2: Private Sector Developments
 Table 3: Healthcare in more Rural Areas
15:45 Round table discussions: Round II
16:30 Closing
16:40 Networking Reception
17:30 End

Registration

Registration for this seminar is mandatory and free of charge.
Please register before 3rd of February 2017 via this link.

More information

For more information, please contact Erik Pentinga
(erik.pentinga@tfhc.nl | +31 (0)70 21 99 007)