The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE)/Friends of the Global Fund, Japan (FGFJ) will co-organize a thematic event titled “Sustainable Health Financing in Africa: from Commitments to Action” on the occasion of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), to be held in Yokohama in August. The event will bring together leaders and finance experts from African countries and partner organizations for an inclusive discussion on African-led efforts to strengthen the sustainability of health financing, including through Public Financial Management (PFM).
Recent geopolitical shifts have significantly altered the landscape of Official Development Assistance (ODA) to Africa, necessitating more effective and sustainable management and utilization of both external assistance and domestic funds. As countries strive for greater self-reliance while continuing to advance infectious disease control and health system strengthening, adopting a comprehensive approach to health financing becomes essential. In this context, robust Public Financial Management (PFM) systems serve as a critical enabler of sustainability—by ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently, disbursed transparently, and aligned with national priorities. Strengthened PFM facilitates better integration of external funding into country systems, supports domestic resource mobilization, and builds the financial accountability and predictability needed for long-term investment in health.
Please join us for this valuable opportunity to gain new insights and opportunities for collaboration on the sustainability of health financing across the African continent.
EVENT DETAILS
Title: Sustainable Health Financing in Africa: from Commitments to Action
Co-organizers: The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE)/Friends of the Global Fund, Japan (FGFJ)
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 12:40-14:10 JST
Venue: Pacifico Yokohama, Exhibition Hall D. Find information on how to access the venue here.
Format: In-person participation only
Language: Japanese and English (simultaneous interpretation provided)
Capacity: 250 participants
Registration: Please register here. *Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will close once capacity is reached.
PROGRAM
Keynote Speeches & Remarks
Mr. Peter Sands, Executive Director, The Global Fund
High-level African ministry of health official (TBD)
Japanese parliamentary members (TBD)
Representative from Ministry of Foreign Affairs (TBD)
Panel Discussion: “Leveraging Strong PFM Systems for Sustainable Health Finance in Africa”
Overview of the Global Fund PFM Approach by Ms. Adda Faye, Chief Financial Officer, The Global Fund
Panel
Mr. Alexis Kamuhire, Auditor General of Rwanda
Mr. Srinivas Gurazada, Head of the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) Secretariat
Dr. Magda Robalo, Co-Chair of UHC2030; President and co-founder, The Institute for Global Health and Development
Mr. Fitsum Lakew Alemayehu, Liaison Manager to the African Union Commission (AUC), WACI Health; Coordinator, the African Civil Society Platform For Health (CiSPHA)
Dr. Satoshi Ezoe, Senior Assistant Minister for Global Health, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan (TBC)
Moderator: Mr. Eric Boa, Senior Manager, Country Financial Management Strengthening and Innovation, The Global Fund
Q&A and Discussion
As of July 22; program is subject to change without notice.
For inquiries about this event, contact Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE)/Friends of the Global Fund, Japan (FGFJ) at [email protected]
