Online event
10 Things you should know about Healthcare in Africa
Wednesday 28 May at 12:00PM
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Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by HMTC Africa, focusing on the dynamic Healthcare and Life Sciences (HCLS) sector in Africa. This event will provide valuable information for those interested in engaging with the African market and highlight opportunities across the region.
What you’ll learn
- Gain insights into the HCLS sector in Africa
- Understand the primary drivers of demand and the fastest-growing opportunities across the region
- Discover how the Department for Business and Trade can support you
Description
Don't miss this opportunity to gain a clear understanding of the healthcare and life sciences landscape across Africa. Led by HMTC Africa, this webinar will explore critical aspects of the sector and share current market insights to support UK businesses considering or already operating in the region.
You will hear about the largest and fastest-growing markets in Africa, the main drivers of demand for HCLS solutions, and the range of sub-sectors where opportunities exist. This event will also include guidance on who to contact within the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) for support, and how to build effective connections with stakeholders across the continent.
To conclude, UK companies currently exporting to Africa will share practical reflections on their experience, highlighting how DBTs support has helped them to navigate the market.
Speakers
Heyn van Rooyen
Sector Director for Healthcare and Life Sciences - Africa, Department for Business and Trade
Heyn van Rooyen leads DBT's efforts in the healthcare and life sciences sector across Africa, working to enhance trade and investment partnerships between the UK and countries on the continent. His responsibilities include identifying key opportunities, developing sector strategies, and supporting UK companies in navigating African markets. With a background that includes extensive experience, including in the South African Diplomatic Corps and the healthcare sector, Heyn van Rooyen brings a wealth of expertise to his role in driving growth and collaboration in this critical area.
Sharif Sabri
Deputy Sector Director for Healthcare and Life Sciences – Africa, Department for Business and Trade
Sharif is involved in supporting the UK's trade and investment objectives within the healthcare and life sciences sectors across the African continent, and developing the healthcare strategy with the sector director, his work contributes to fostering collaboration and identifying opportunities for UK businesses in the region's growing healthcare sub-sectors, with senior trade advisers in African countries. Prior to his role now with DBT, Sharif has held positions including Senior Trade Adviser for Healthcare and Education at the British Embassy in Cairo and has a background that includes experience in pharmaceutical products development, healthcare imaging, and fast-moving goods in North Africa and the middle east.