African health systems continue to face structural, political, and economic challenges that limit progress toward equitable health outcomes. Yet across the continent, communities, practitioners, and policymakers are driving innovative, locally grounded solutions for greater health equity.
At the upcoming 18th World Congress on Public Health, taking place from 6–9 September, this session centres African voices and regionally driven solutions to strengthen health systems and advance equity. With several of our fellows and partners participating in the Congress, we’ll be bringing you more insights and conversations throughout the week.
The panel will be hosted by Lance Louskieter, Programme Director – Tekano.
Panelists:
- Dr Moses Owino: a medical doctor with 16 years of experience in clinical care, health systems management, and programme leadership across Kenya. Currently working with Nairobi County, Dr. Owino supports healthcare facilities, projects, and programmes.
- Dr Nelly Bosire: a practicing Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, with special interests in Health Policy and Advocacy. After her undergraduate training in Bachelors Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBCHB) at Moi University, Dr. Nelly Bosire went on to pursue her specialization in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, attaining a Masters Degree (MMED OBS/GYN) at the University of Nairobi.
- Dr Mmatshilo Motsei: a social scientist, midwife, healer, and writer who is committed to honouring Indigenous healing practices. Rooted in African spiritual traditions, her work bridges critical scholarship with ritual and ceremony. As a founder and executive director of Afrika Ikalafe Pluriversity (www.afrikaikalafe.org), Motsei invites individuals and organisations into deeper inquiry and reflection on how we can decolonise our minds, our wombs, and our institutions.
- Hombakazi Nqandeka: an activist and a Tekano fellow with a diverse background spanning agriculture, writing, entrepreneurship, and academia. Holding double master's degrees in Agriculture Climate Change Transitions from the University of Galway in Ireland and SupAgro in France. Hombakazi has a strong foundation in agriculture, environmental sustainability, and indigenous knowledge systems. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University.
- Lance Louskieter: (they/them) is the Programme Director at Tekano Health Equity. They are a queer public health leader, and an emerging scholar in decolonial health systems and policy. Their work draws on feminist, Pan-African, and decolonial perspectives to examine how power, identity, and colonial legacies shape health inequities. They are committed to advancing transformative leadership that centres solidarity, love, social justice, and collective action, while amplifying the leadership of communities and social movements. Lance brings a systems-thinking lens to reimagining health beyond borders and building more equitable and people-centred futures.
If you’re attending the Congress, join us for our session in Room 2.41. Stay connected and follow our social media platforms for updates, highlights and more from the Congress.
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