PURPOSE MATTERS

What matters this week at Purpose Africa?

Thurs, Jun 6, 2024

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Welcome!

Welcome to the fifth issue of the Purpose Africa newsletter, Purpose Matters! This edition our
recent progress and strategic initiatives, showcasing our commitment to advancing health and development across the continent. Keep reading for Country Updates, updates on partnerships, and welcoming the newest member of the Purpose Africa Governing Board.

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Partnership Matters

Foundations
  • We are continuing engagement with key Foundation partners including EDCTP, the Children’s Investment Fund, Susan Thompson Buffet, MasterCard, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundations.
 
  • Key upcoming proposals for Purpose Africa will leverage country network expansion with Foundation partnerships for Resource Mobilization

Awa Marie Coll-Seck

Welcome Awa We are delighted to welcome Awa Marie Coll-Seck to the Purpose Africa Governing Board. With her extensive experience as a renowned public health expert and former Minister of Health for Senegal and Minister of State to The President, and Board Member of multiple organizations, Awa brings invaluable insight and expertise to our team. Her dedication to improving health systems and her leadership in global health will further strengthen the mission. La version française suit à la page suivante. Welcome aboard, Awa!
Awa Marie Coll-Seck

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Bienvenue, Awa!

Nous sommes ravis d’accueillir Awa Marie Coll-Seck au sein du conseil d’administration de Purpose Africa. Forte de sa vaste expérience en tant qu’experte renommée en santé publique et ancienne ministre de la Santé du Sénégal, ministre d’État auprès du président et membre du conseil d’administration de plusieurs organisations, Awa apporte des connaissances et une expertise inestimables à notre équipe. Son dévouement à l’amélioration des systèmes de santé et son leadership en matière de santé mondiale renforceront encore davantage la mission. Bienvenue Awa!

Partnership Matters Continued

Industry
  • Industry partnership with Fortrea has advanced to the final agreement signing stage, and other ongoing conversations with ICON, PPD and others will be strengthened by this commitment.
 
  • Purpose Africa has been awarded an opportunity to develop a protocol for a Malaria trial with Esai as sponsor

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COUNTRY MATTERS

Programming for Sustainable Capacity

Rwanda

Progress on the Investment Case awaits decision by the Rwanda National Ethics Committee while writing up of the document continues.

Ethiopia

Ethiopia is developing detailed plans for upcoming workshops aimed at setting stage for next phase of implementation.

Nigeria

Nigeria is working closely with the consulting firm for planning upcoming facility assessments.

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