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Why did IFC do this report, what was the goal, and where is it available?
What are the key findings?
How is IFC responding to the findings? What are the main elements of IFC’s strategy?
Why is IFC involved in health care? Isn’t that what governments do?
Does the report advocate privatizing health care systems in Africa? Does IFC advocate that?
Many in the public health community oppose private sector involvement in health. What is IFC's view?
What will prevent medical professionals in public sector hospitals from leaving for better-paying jobs in the private sector?
- The report found that many medical professionals are already working in both the public and private sectors. Hence strengthening private sector health will help the entire industry.
- The real “brain drain” is from Africa to countries in other regions. A vibrant private sector, with higher-paying jobs and a better working environment, may help keep health care workers employed in their own countries. Good quality private facilities may also encourage the return of some of the African doctors and nurses who are working overseas today.
- Hygeia Nigeria, an IFC health care client, is a good example. IFC is helping finance the upgrade of Hygeia’s hospitals, including better IT infrastructure for its health maintenance organization. Hygeia’s modern and efficient facilities are attracting overseas-based Nigerian doctors, nurses, and managers to return to their country. In fact, the company’s CEO was educated in the United States but went back to Nigeria to work in health care.
Doesn’t Africa’s private health sector mainly serve the rich?
Do private sector clinics and hospitals offer free or subsidized services for Africa’s poor?
What is IFC’s view on user fees in health care?
Is collaborating with foundations a new trend for IFC? How is the Gates Foundation involved in this report?
Who is your target audience? What kind of partners are you looking for?
What organizations do you expect will participate in the equity vehicle?
What kinds of opportunities do you see for investors?
What kind of investors do you think will be needed to grow the region’s private health sector?
Why do life sciences matter in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Is Africa’s investment climate good for business?
How did you collaborate with the World Bank and NGOs on this report?
How will you publicize the report and IFC's response? How will you ensure that the report is seen by target audiences?
Who was responsible for preparing the report? What subsectors does it cover? What countries are covered?
Who should investors and other stakeholders contact to receive more information?
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