Hosts, Partners & Sponsors
Meet the supporters of AHMTEC 2026
Hosts, Partners & Sponsors
Meet the supporters of AHMTEC 2026
AHMTEC 2026 Sponsors
Gates Foundation
Gates Foundation
Atlantic Lifesciences Ltd, part of the Pharmanova Group, is Ghana’s leading sterile manufacturing company. Based in Ningo‑Prampram, the facility produces intravenous infusions, injectables (SVP), eye/ear/nasal drops, biologicals, Peritoneal Dialysis fluid and anesthetic solutions. With ISO‑certified processes and advanced sterile technology, Atlantic Lifesciences ensures consistent quality and safety across its product portfolio. By strengthening regional supply chains and reducing reliance on imports, the company supports equitable access to essential sterile therapies across ECOWAS markets. Atlantic Lifesciences is also positioned to collaborate with global innovators, bringing new technologies and innovative products to Africa through strategic partnerships and technology transfer.
BACKUP Health supports the African continent in strengthening the local manufacturing ecosystem. On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the programme works with African manufacturers, regional institutions and international partners to expand production capacities and improve competitiveness. The programme supports a broad range of health products, including vaccines and products for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of HIV, TB and malaria.
Lilly is a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world. We’ve been pioneering life-changing discoveries for 150 years, and today our medicines help tens of millions of people across the globe. Harnessing the power of biotechnology, chemistry and genetic medicine, our scientists are urgently advancing new discoveries to solve some of the world’s most significant health challenges: redefining diabetes care; treating obesity and curtailing its most devastating long-term effects; advancing the fight against Alzheimer’s disease; providing solutions to some of the most debilitating immune system disorders; and transforming the most difficult-to-treat cancers into manageable diseases. With each step toward a healthier world, we’re motivated by one thing: making life better for millions more people. That includes delivering innovative clinical trials that reflect the diversity of our world and working to ensure our medicines are accessible and affordable.
MedAccess brokers and finances agreements – which otherwise wouldn’t be made – to bring medical innovations to more people, in more countries as quickly as possible. We work with governments, regional health agencies, businesses, global health organisations and civil society to get life-changing products where they are needed.
Our $170 million capital, provided by British International Investment, enables us to make agreements and deploy innovative finance tools that impact the lives of millions of people.
We tailor our agreements to address specific market barriers that prevent access, whilst staying focused on our three impact indicators – changing lives, saving money and shaping markets.
MedAccess brokers and finances agreements – which otherwise wouldn’t be made – to bring medical innovations to more people, in more countries as quickly as possible. We work with governments, regional health agencies, businesses, global health organisations and civil society to get life-changing products where they are needed.
Our $170 million capital, provided by British International Investment, enables us to make agreements and deploy innovative finance tools that impact the lives of millions of people.
We tailor our agreements to address specific market barriers that prevent access, whilst staying focused on our three impact indicators – changing lives, saving money and shaping markets.
The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) is a UN-backed international public health organisation dedicated to increasing access to essential medicines and health technologies in low- and middle-income countries. MPP works with partners to license these medicines and technologies through its innovative business model, encouraging the development of new formulations and the expansion of generic manufacturing markets.
Pharmanova Group unites Pharmanova Ltd (Ghana), Pharmanova Côte d’Ivoire, Atlantic Lifesciences Ltd, and Seravac to advance Africa’s pharmaceutical independence. Headquartered in Accra, the Group manufactures high‑quality medicines across dosage forms, including sterile infusions, solid orals, and biologicals. Pharmanova Côte d’Ivoire runs a modern cGMP facility producing tablets and capsules, while Seravac drives vaccine and antiserum production for regional self‑reliance. With a strong West African base and expanding pan‑African reach, Pharmanova Group is positioned to deliver innovative products through technology transfer and collaboration — ensuring affordable, globally benchmarked healthcare solutions for communities across the continent.
Unitaid is a global health organization that saves lives by making critical health products available and affordable for people in low- and middle-income countries. Unitaid works with partners to identify innovative treatments, tests and tools, help tackle the market barriers that are holding them back, and get them to the people who need them most – fast. Since Unitaid was created in 2006, the organization has unlocked access to more than 150 groundbreaking health products to help address the world’s biggest health challenges, including HIV, TB and malaria; women’s and children’s health; and pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. Every year, about 390 million people benefit from the products Unitaid has helped roll out. Unitaid is hosted by the World Health Organization.
USP is an independent, scientific organization that collaborates with the world’s top experts in health and science to develop quality resources and standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP leads the Medicines Supply Resilience Africa (MedSuRe) program, funded by Unitaid, which works to increase regional production of quality-assured, African-made medicines in ways that are cost-competitive and climate-smart. MedSuRe supports manufacturers, regulators, and other key stakeholders to address barriers to sustainable production, strengthen supply chain resilience, and expand access to quality-assured medicines across Africa.
USP is an independent, scientific organization that collaborates with the world’s top experts in health and science to develop quality resources and standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. Through our resources, standards, advocacy and education, USP helps increase the availability of quality medicines, supplements and foods for billions of people worldwide. We strengthen the global supply chain so that the medical products people rely on are available when needed and work as expected.
AHMTEC 2026 Partners
Anadach Group is a global healthcare advisory firm focused on strengthening health systems and expanding access to quality care across emerging markets, particularly in Africa. Since 2009, it has partnered with governments, development finance institutions, and private sector organisations to address critical healthcare challenges and drive sustainable impact. The firm provides strategic advisory, market analysis, feasibility studies, and investment support across healthcare and life sciences. With over 90 projects in more than 25 countries, Anadach has supported pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare infrastructure, digital health, and system strengthening initiatives. Its work is enhanced by strong regional partnerships, including CHS Advisory, bringing deep local expertise across East Africa and the Middle East.
Ethiopian Airlines is Africa’s largest airline and a globally respected aviation leader, connecting more destinations across the continent than any other carrier. With over 80 years of service, it has built a reputation for operational excellence, reliability and sustained growth. Operating a modern fleet and an extensive global network via its Addis Ababa hub, Ethiopian Airlines plays a vital role in linking Africa to the world and supporting trade, tourism and investment.
AHMTEC 2026 Hosts
In 2026 AHMTEC will, for the 3rd year be hosted by the Federation of African Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations (FAPMA) and Vizuri Health Dynamics (Vizuri) – powered by Health 4 Development (H4D) with local host Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies Manufacturing Industries Sectoral Association (EPMSMISA). This important event will enable healthcare manufacturers and partners to showcase successes, learn from one another and collaborate, building a strong ecosystem of trade and industry partners that enhances Africa’s healthcare manufacturing capability.
About the Federation of African Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations (FAPMA)
FAPMA supports a bright and self-sustaining pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in Africa, which provides quality and affordable medicines that contribute to the reduction of disease burden and promotes economic development of the continent.
FAPMA has a mission to facilitate collaboration between regional pharmaceutical manufacturing associations to address the common challenges faced by the industry and enhance opportunities towards self-sufficiency. This will be achieved through advocacy and partnership with other stakeholders in promoting the production of quality, affordable medicines.
About the Federation of African Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations (FAPMA)
FAPMA supports a bright and self-sustaining pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in Africa, which provides quality and affordable medicines that contribute to the reduction of disease burden and promotes economic development of the continent.
FAPMA has a mission to facilitate collaboration between regional pharmaceutical manufacturing associations to address the common challenges faced by the industry and enhance opportunities towards self-sufficiency. This will be achieved through advocacy and partnership with other stakeholders in promoting the production of quality, affordable medicines.
About Vizuri Health Dynamics (Vizuri)
Vizuri is an African organisation created to foster a competitive African pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. Vizuri’s mission is to ensure regional supply and availability of quality, affordable medicines for patients across the continent by improving the capacity and scale of Africa’s pharmaceutical manufacturers.
As a non-profit, Vizuri will focus on crucially needed therapeutics and API manufacturing, and seek to address three market fundamentals to enable the sector: (i) security of supply; (ii) quality of commodities; and (iii) value.
Vizuri’s vision is of a sustainable partnership dedicated to building a resilient African pharmaceutical industry, servicing demand from patients across Africa and making meaningful contributions to the global market.
About Vizuri Health Dynamics (Vizuri)
Vizuri is an African organisation created to foster a competitive African pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. Vizuri’s mission is to ensure regional supply and availability of quality, affordable medicines for patients across the continent by improving the capacity and scale of Africa’s pharmaceutical manufacturers.
As a non-profit, Vizuri will focus on crucially needed therapeutics and API manufacturing, and seek to address three market fundamentals to enable the sector: (i) security of supply; (ii) quality of commodities; and (iii) value.
Vizuri’s vision is of a sustainable partnership dedicated to building a resilient African pharmaceutical industry, servicing demand from patients across Africa and making meaningful contributions to the global market.
AHMTEC 2026 Local Host
About Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies Manufacturing Industries Sectoral Association (EPMSMISA)
Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies Manufacturing Industries Sectoral Association (EPMSMISA) represents Ethiopia’s local health manufacturers and serves as a platform for advocacy and engagement with government, regulators, financiers, and development partners. The association supports policy reforms that strengthen demand creation and transparent procurement while prioritising sustainable local supply. EPMSMISA promotes manufacturing scale-up, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance, skills development, export readiness, and innovation, supporting Ethiopia’s ambition to become a regional hub for health manufacturing.
AHMTEC 2026 is powered by H4D
About Health 4 Development (H4D)
H4D is a strategic advisor that operates across the full healthcare value chain, supporting small and medium sized, as well as large pharmaceutical companies and financiers. Experienced subject matter experts assist clients to help scale and improve efficiencies in six key areas:
1. Market Dynamics
2. Demand Generation
3. Clinical Innovation & Quality Service Delivery
4. Supply Chain
5. Production Operations
6. Innovative Finance
AHMTEC Conference Management Office
AHMTEC Conference Management Office
About Upavon Management
With more than 30 years of experience, Upavon Management is one of South Africa’s most established and respected professional conference and event management companies. Upavon has delivered exceptional conferences, exhibitions, awards programmes and high-level stakeholder events across Africa and around the world. Its expertise spans supply chain, healthcare, manufacturing, development and professional associations.
Known for meticulous attention to detail, calm problem-solving and outstanding personal service, the Upavon team combines strategic insight with the practical expertise required to deliver complex events seamlessly. Upavon is proud to have brought its international experience, trusted relationships and deep understanding of the African events landscape to AHMTEC’s conference management office since its inception.
About Upavon Management
With more than 30 years of experience, Upavon Management is one of South Africa’s most established and respected professional conference and event management companies. Upavon has delivered exceptional conferences, exhibitions, awards programmes and high-level stakeholder events across Africa and around the world. Its expertise spans supply chain, healthcare, manufacturing, development and professional associations.
Known for meticulous attention to detail, calm problem-solving and outstanding personal service, the Upavon team combines strategic insight with the practical expertise required to deliver complex events seamlessly. Upavon is proud to have brought its international experience, trusted relationships and deep understanding of the African events landscape to AHMTEC’s conference management office since its inception.
