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The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, a public sector-focused philanthropic organisation, was a key sponsor of the Global Business Coalition for Health’s (GBCHealth) ‘Celebrate’ event, which was recently held in New York amidst the backdrop of UNGA78.
GBCHealth is a not-for-profit organisation that has been working with businesses, governments, NGOs and entrepreneurs since 1997 to improve health equity worldwide, impacting millions of people in its fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria and through its focus on maternal, child and adolescent health. In response to the evolving development landscape and a growing emphasis on supporting local organisations, GBCHealth announced its decision to conclude its U.S. operations by the end of 2023. This strategic shift aligns with a vision for fully African-led efforts to drive sustainable improvements in global health.
The ‘Celebrate’ event, which was held to celebrate and mark GBCHealth’s 26 years of impact, was attended by a host of partners and beneficiaries. A highlight of the evening was the recognition of organisations that had partnered with GBCHealth to contribute to enhancing global health outcomes. Some noteworthy organisations recognised include Access Bank Plc and the Aliko Dangote Foundation, for their outstanding contributions to the African health landscape.
Also recognised was the Chairman of the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, who received the ‘Leadership and Vision for Global Health Transformation’ award for his commitment to improving healthcare outcomes across Africa.
In his acceptance speech, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede applauded GBCHealth for its work in ensuring better global health outcomes and emphasised the importance of collaborative efforts between philanthropic organisations and global health advocates to drive meaningful change in healthcare access and quality. At the event, five organisations were presented with the Future United Awards for their work to address some of the world’s most pressing health challenges: Neotree, Open Biome, EOS International, Blackfrog Technologies and Maisha Meds were recognised for using innovative technologies and approaches to positively change lives across the globe.
