The Federal Ministry of Health and five stakeholder organisations have
concluded plans to host a business development seminar for healthcare entrepreneurs
on March 20, 2014, reports NaijaAgroNet.
The seminar scheduled as part of the upcoming Medipharma Expo in
Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, comes with the theme “Key issues on Business Development for the Healthcare Entrepreneur.”
NaijaAgroNet also
reports that it will cover subjects such as Feasibility Studies, Marketing and Branding;
Financing Your Project or Expansion; Business Plans; Buying and Maintaining
Equipment; Legal, Liability and Regulatory Concerns; People: Recruiting and
working with Motivated Personnel; and
What it takes to be successful – Real Life Experience.
The other partnering organisations for the seminar include Association of General Medical Practitioners of Nigeria, Nigeria
Medical Association, Medipharmafrica, Anadach Group and Global Health Project
& Resources.
Dr. Egbe Osifo-Dawodu of
Anadach Group, one of the organizers of the event told NaijaAgroNet that the seminar is an opportunity
for the individuals or potential investors interested in the healthcare
industry to understand the intricacies of a healthcare business.
“It will also enable
attendees understand efficient strategies and identify requirements required to
establish a viable healthcare business,” he said.
Dr. Wale Alabi, CEO of Global Health Project & Resources, a
leading healthcare Consultancy Firm in Nigeria,
stressing that this business development
seminar will bring together current healthcare stakeholders within the private
and public sector who are interested in improving their organizations’
efficiencies. Furthermore, attendees will receive five (5) CPD units after the
seminar.
Experienced professionals
from local and international firms in the healthcare sector will feature as
speakers. They include; Adetola Adegbayi, Executive Director Leadway Assurance;
Dr. Segun Oso, Associate Director Abraaj Group-a health investment fund; Mr. Diran
Ajayi, Senior Associate at Templars-legal sector etc.
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Pix: Health Minister, Prof. Chukwu