increasing healthcare access for communities in Africa by building the capacity of local healthcare enterprises
Only 48% of people in Africa receive the healthcare services they need, the quality of healthcare provision is low, and coverage with essential health services is inequitable.
The private sector plays a critical role in healthcare delivery and access in Africa; filling gaps in the underfunded public sector, delivering up to 60% of all healthcare services and disproportionately serving poor and rural communities.
The private sector manufactures and supplies essential healthcare products, and is a key source of innovation in technology and financing solutions.
Healthcare enterprises in the private sector struggle to access business and technical support
Business for Health Solutions (BHS)
We provide free business and technical support to for-profit, not-for-profit, faith-based and social enterprises across the healthcare value chain in sub-Saharan Africa, leveraging the expertise of international corporate volunteer experts.
BHS unique model
demand driven
local healthcare enterprises (our “clients”) define their needs
bespoke
technical assistance projects are tailored to the need and matched with the right volunteer expert team
flexible
virtual projects last as long as needed through the implementation of the solution (usually 6-9 months)
facilitated
BHS facilitates and guides every step of the way making sure we stay on track to deliver against clear goals
sustainable
we build skills and lasting capacity improvements
Supporting diverse healthcare enterprises
BHS supports local enterprises across the healthcare value chain recognizing the diverse and critical role that the private sector plays in healthcare delivery as well as pharmaceutical manufacturing, distribution, technology solutions and insurance. By supporting our clients to make business and technical improvements we improve the availability, affordability or quality of their healthcare products and services.
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Manufacturing
local production of essential medicines & healthcare products
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Distribution
reliable availability of essential medicines & healthcare products
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Service delivery
access to affordable, quality healthcare professionals and services
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Technology
innovative solutions address access and affordability gaps
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Insurance
reduced financial barriers to accessing healthcare
Our partners
