Health Forum in Rome

The Global Health Forum called by the European Corporate Council for Africa and the Middle East (ECAM) in Rome came out with 9 important recommendations and initiatives, during a collaborative gathering of the world’s most strategic thinkers who focus on the Council’s role in the vital axes of shaping pluralism in a post-pandemic world , health care, public-private partnerships, research and development, and economic stability in order to make the future of development programs more sustainable through health care initiatives, creativity and constructive constructive cooperation, under the auspices of the Italian San Donato Group and chaired by Kamal Gharibi, President of ECAM.

The World Health Forum resulted in 9 results, recommendations and initiatives, the most important of which were:

⁃ Establishing a full partnership with the private sector has become mandatory to activate its role in health care services within the national vision and global trends of health systems.

All efforts must be made by governments for the private sector to play the expected, effective and distinguished role in providing health care (diagnosis - treatment - rehabilitation - introduction of preventive technology - pharmaceutical industry, etc.) and in the development and formulation of policies and research.

All obstacles and barriers must be removed to help enhance the role of the private sector in providing high-quality health services by creating an appropriate competitive environment in this field in the context of transparency, accountability and social responsibility.

Enhancing the role of the private sector in developing health leaders, human capital, and policy-making based on research and certain studies.

Strengthening effective partnership between the public and private sectors to improve health services at various levels to meet the challenges facing the health system, electronic partnership, and equitable distribution of health services.

The importance of laying the foundations, controls, and legal, legislative and administrative systems, and activating the necessary mechanisms to consolidate the concept of partnership between all parties concerned with health strategies.

Developing the positive relationship between health service providers in the public and private sectors with all media sectors to contribute to building and enhancing citizens’ confidence in the health services provided.

Transfer and exchange of modern concepts within health programs and activities in the private sector, such as sustainable care systems, health innovation initiatives, and the use of quality concepts and approaches, patient safety, risk management and infection control in health facilities.

Establishing a twinning mechanism between hospitals to enhance the concept of partnership, develop health services and exchange relevant experiences.

The forum witnessed a pioneering lecture on the determinants and possibilities of strengthening the role of the private sector in comprehensive and integrated health care and making the health system more flexible and sustainable, delivered by Professor Tawfiq bin Ahmed Khoja, Secretary-General of the Arab Hospitals Union. During the summit sessions, thought leaders exchanged best practices, tools and prospects for cooperation to mobilize the required investments. in the healthcare sector to achieve a more decisive global goal.

The inauguration of the global forum was attended by HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal Al Saud, Professor Tawfiq Khoja, Secretary-General of the Arab Hospitals Union, Dr. Nayef Falah Al-Hajraf, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization and Luigi Di Maio (Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation International, Italy), Felix Tshisekedi (President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, President of the African Union), Ilir Meta (President of the Republic of Albania), Uhuru Kenyatta (President of the Republic of Kenya) Salva Kiir Mayardit (President of the Republic of South Sudan) and Tony Blair (CEO of the Institute for Global Change ) and a number of health ministers in the countries of the world, experts and scientists for more than 200 personalities from different countries of the world.

It is worth noting that the European Business Council for Africa and the Middle East sees one of the most important solutions in building a strong system of multilateralism that guarantees lasting peace and cooperation. It is an essential part of meeting the needs and opportunities of stakeholders in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on lessons learned, where investment priorities are centered around global and regional resilience where leaders can proactively respond to changing health emergencies, and the Council aims to promote and develop constructive dialogue and new partnerships And strong cooperation between Europe, Africa and the Middle East and North Africa region, with Italy taking over the role of the host country, and that dialogue and cultural awareness are not only the pillars of the stability of social, economic and political systems, but are also the key to resolving conflicts and political impasse, and the ambitious goal of the Council is to contribute to the improvement of international relations from During a series of annual high-level summits Wii brings together dedicated and innovative individuals, governments and organizations who are willing to facilitate open and honest dialogue on issues such as healthcare, education and projects funded by charitable donations. The forum also aims to take concrete steps towards encouraging investment between Europe, Africa and the Middle East in many areas, with special emphasis on healthcare in all its aspects and all levels.