CLYDE LEWIS ON PLANS TO CREATE SUSTAINABILITY OF HEALTHCARE AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH ACROSS AFRICA
To explore how Africa can get better outcomes in healthcare, General Electric’s Commercial Leader for Africa. Highlighted the importance of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and collaborations with governments to address the healthcare challenges in Africa. He mentioned a recent partnership with the National Sovereign Investment Authority and Luth Lagos University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria to implement oncology systems, aiming to enhance the quality of cancer care for patients in the region.
The discussion also touched on the informal economy’s role in healthcare, pointing out the potential for entrepreneurial solutions like the MTBA health wallet in Kenya to enhance access and affordability for patients. General Electric (GE) has been at the forefront of transforming healthcare in Africa, with a focus on sustainability and inclusive growth.
Lewis stressed the importance of collaboration and partnership in advancing healthcare in Africa, emphasizing the need for collective efforts to address the continent’s healthcare challenges and ensure accessible and inclusive care for all Africans.
