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Investing in Africa’s R&D and Innovation for Shared Health Security
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Circle: Investing in Africa’s R&D and Innovation for Shared Health Security
October 12, 2026
Hotel Das Stue
Alongside the World Health Summit in Berlin, Global Perspectives and the Global Health Investment Corporation (GHIC) are convening a follow-up discussion to The Africa Roundtable.
12 October 2026 | Berlin
Discussion: 12:45–2:30 PM CEST
Reception: 2:30–4:30 PM CEST
Location: Das Stue, Drakestrasse 1, 10787 Berlin
The venue is an 8-minute walk from the InterContinental Berlin. Shuttles will be provided.
Building on The Africa Roundtable No. 10: Shared Health Security, the conversation will bring together stakeholders from Africa and Europe to examine practical approaches to:
- strengthen Africa’s R&D capacity and health innovation;
- scale investment and data partnerships; and
- deepen collaboration between African innovators and global health companies to advance shared health security.
The discussion will be followed by a reception hosted by GHIC for continued exchange and networking.
Please confirm your attendance by 26 September 2026, including whether you will join the reception.
Contact Persons
Stephanie Igunbor, s.igunbor@globalperspectives.org
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We believe in proximity building trust. Our most personal format therefore offers the opportunity to deepen the knowledge of our high-ranking guests in a small circle, together with an exchange of experiences, in dialogue.
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