The Healthy Life project organizes a number of events dedicated to effective international cooperation between Russia and the African continent in the field of healthcare
On the margins of the Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum scheduled for 27–28 July in St. Petersburg, the Roscongress Foundation's Healthy Life project will host various events aimed at fostering effective international cooperation between Russia and the African continent in the healthcare sector. A prominent highlight among these events will be the presentation of the Medicine cluster, jointly organized by the Healthy Life project and the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, with the backing of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.
The events will be attended by Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Health of the Russian Federation, Jane Ruth Aceng, Minister of Health of the Republic of Uganda, Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services of the Republic of Namibia, Alla Samoylova, Head of the Federal Service for Supervision of Health Care, Andrey Kaprin, General Director, National Medical Research Center for Radiology of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Gennady Suhih, Director of the National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V.I. Kulakov of the Russian Ministry of Health, Dmitry Usachev, Director of the National Medical Research Center for Neurosurgery named after Academician N.N. Burdenko of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Valentina Kosenko, Acting Director General of the Scientific Centre for the Expert Evaluation of Medicinal Products of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, and others.
The forum's exhibition space will showcase several thematic clusters. Among these, the Medicine cluster will feature 25 prominent organizations representing the Russian pharmaceutical industry. They will present the latest advancements and best practices in domestic healthcare, as well as demonstrate breakthrough scientific and technological developments in medicine and pharmaceuticals to official foreign delegations. Additionally, the cluster will highlight Russia's leading medical universities and advanced medical institutions, including medical tourism centres.
The programme of the Forum in the Healthy Life space includes expert discussions, among them: "Exporting Medical Education in Today's Reality", "Pharmaceutical Industry and Healthcare: International Platforms for Regulatory Cooperation", "Drug Security for People’s Health and Lives", "Export of Russian Medical Services", "Innovative Medical Products: From Idea To Transfer and Manufacturing", "Russian Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders for African Countries: Paths for Cooperation", "Advanced Medical Devices: Focusing on Exports".
Participants will engage in discussions on the formation and strengthening of mutually beneficial partnerships between Russia and the African continent in the field of healthcare and pharmaceutical policy. They will also focus on exploring the prospects and potential for the transfer of contemporary medical technologies and equipment, along with the implementation of cutting-edge digital system solutions. Additionally, the agenda will encompass topics such as the introduction of innovative drugs and medical products to the market, improving the accessibility of medical education, and ensuring continuous availability of strategically vital medicines and medical devices for citizens of both Russia and African countries.
Participants of the session "Effective Cooperation in Healthcare: Drugs, Innovation, Technology," which is a part of the main business programme, will engage in discussions about opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation in the exchange of medical technologies and scientific achievements. Additionally, they will address measures aimed at strengthening regulatory systems to boost the volume of exports in the Russian pharmaceutical industry.
On 28 July, separately in the framework of the Forum programme, an exposition of the achievements of the Russian pharmaceutical and healthcare industry will be presented, with the participation of Sergey Glagolev, Deputy Minister of Health of the Russian Federation, and the Ministers of Health and Industry of the African continent.