The Africa Business Coalition for Health welcomes a new role as the new secretariat of the Corporate Alliance against Malaria in Africa, CAMA.

The African Business Coalition for Health (ABCHealth) is pleased to announce its appointment as the new Secretariat of
Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA). This development is an important moment in our journey to improve health systems across the continent, as we take the leadership of CAMA from the Global Business Coalition for Health.
(GBCHEalth) New York.

CAMA focuses on mobilizing the private sector to drive impactful partnerships for malaria control and eradication in workplaces and communities. It creates opportunities for the private sector to engage with partners and leaders from governments, NGOs, academia and other sectors to increase impact in the fight against malaria. As the new Secretariat of CAMA, ABCHealth will build on the achievements of the past 17 years, providing value to its members in terms of their relative impact in the fight against malaria.

This appointment is an important milestone in GBCHealth’s plan to transform its work to be fully African-led. Placing CAMA’s leadership and management within ABCHealth is a testament to its Transformational Concept to Develop Partnerships and Integrate Health Sector resources to improve healthcare in Africa and transform the way it operates.

ABCHealth works closely with African private sector leaders as well as global organizations to help improve the health and well-being of all Africans.

This new charge to lead CAMA and its esteemed member organizations, as well as the wider Malaria community to collaboratively manage and ultimately eradicate malaria across the continent is a responsibility that ABCHealth is proud to take on.

Global business leader, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Founder and Chairman of Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation & Chairman of ABCHealth among other philanthropic activities, said: contributing to health issues. CAMA’s transition to ABCHealth is another one

The founder, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who is also the Chairman of the End Malaria Council of Nigeria, expects to see an increase in the impact of CAMA in Africa now that the organization will be led entirely by Africans.

Mories Atoki (Dr.), CEO of ABCHealth said, “Our Coalition is fully committed to moving CAMA forward.

“We recognize the impact of members’ work, and look forward to working with all of them as well as new members in the coming year and beyond. We appreciate the unwavering support of the CAMA Leadership Council (Access Bank, Chevron, Aliko Dangote Foundation, and ExxonMobil) during this transition and their continued commitment to the Alliance’s goal of a Malaria-Free Africa.

Lesley-Anne Long, former President and Chief Executive Officer of GBCHEalth, said; “CAMA has been one of GBChealth’s most important programs for over 15 years and we are delighted to have it.
its strong work will continue with ABCHealth”.

About ABCHealth

ABCHealth is a coalition of businesses, donors and development institutions that collectively seek greater private sector contributions to Africa’s health needs at the national, regional and continental levels. The Coalition will facilitate the development and delivery of infectious health programs across Africa, deepen knowledge, build evidence for future investments and strengthen collaboration among African business leaders, companies, philanthropists and networks of global businesses for joint action on health.Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede is the Chairman, ABCHealth; Chairman Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group Limited. Aliko Dangote is the Chairman and President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL); and Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation through which he founded ABCHealth.

Mories Atoki (Dr.) is the Chief Executive Officer of ABCHealth.

About CAMA

Launched by Marathon Oil a decade ago, CAMA was created to bring together the private sector to lead and support innovative malaria prevention, control and treatment initiatives across Africa.

Its member companies collectively use resources and expertise in malaria programs, serving the needs of communities and workers affected by malaria. Since 2006, GBCHealth has provided management, coordination and consulting services to CAMA members, fostering joint action, building relationships with the public sector, and providing thought leadership across companies, governments and development partners.

About GBChealth

GBCHalth has served as a hub for business engagement on the world’s most pressing challenges for over 25 years, inspiring businesses to use their energy and resources to drive progress in areas of greatest need. . Starting with a focus on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, GBCHealth has continued to work with partners in West Africa on sexual and reproductive health rights and maternal health, newborns, children and teenagers. More recently, GBCHalth has worked with entrepreneurs and investors to develop health innovation, as well as to help convene a multi-stakeholder partnership to raise awareness and address the problem of antimicrobial resistance.

The time has come for our work to leave the USA and become truly African-led, and we are delighted to transfer this part of our work to ABCHealth. It has been our privilege to work with the brightest and most courageous organizations around the world and we look forward to seeing GBCHEalth’s legacy continue with those organizations as well as new organizations committed to improving health outcomes. good for everyone.

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