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Prime Business Africa publisher, Dr Marcel Mbamalu, has launched a programme tagged ‘Health & Business Series of seminars’ aimed at promoting healthcare entrepreneurship and innovation in Nigeria, improving health outcomes and contributing to the country’s economic growth.
This initiative brings together healthcare professionals, business leaders, and policymakers to discuss critical health issues and their impact on the economy.
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The Series which made its debut on Sunday, 21st July 2024, will, going forward, explore topics like: Healthcare innovation and technology; Entrepreneurial opportunities in healthcare; Healthcare policy and regulation; Public-private partnerships in healthcare; Healthcare marketing and branding; and Healthcare financing and investment.
The programme will be organised in the form of online seminars, webinars, and workshops, with expert speakers, panel discussions, and interactive question and answer sessions.
Commenting on the programme, the Prime Business Africa publisher said: “By exploring the connection between healthcare and business, this seminar series aims to inspire and empower entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to work together towards better health outcomes and a stronger healthcare system in Nigeria.”
Dr Mbamalu is a Nigerian journalist, media entrepreneur with over two decade experience in journalism and media consultancy.
He has been recognised for his contributions to journalism and entrepreneurship in Nigeria. He has received nominations for his work, including the 2023 Jefferson Fellowship as the sole African Journalist on a global 11-man professional tour of United States, Japan and Hong Kong.
Under his leadership, Prime Business Africa has become a reputable source of business news and analysis in Nigeria, with a focus on promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth. The Health & Business Series, which he convenes, is fast gaining recognition as a platform for thought-provoking discussions on health and business issues in Nigeria.
The maiden edition of the Health & Business Series had as keynote speaker, an emeritus Professor of Radiology at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Ifeoma Okoye. Okoye, who is currently an Adjunct Professor of Research and Innovation at the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), spoke on the theme: “Cancer Challenge and Health Screening Hesitancy among Nigerians.”
Also, at the second edition held on Monday, 22nd July 2024, another health expert, Dr Ifeanyi Ugo Godwin, spoke on diabetes prevention and management.
