Date & Location: 

March 2025, AHAIC 2025 (Africa  Health Agenda International Conference)

Partners/Stakeholders Involved:

• Y-ACT (Youth in Action)
• African Union Commission
• Various Youth Innovators and Health Advocates

Brief:

The AHAIC Youth Summit 2025 was a dynamic and impactful event where young leaders, policymakers, and innovators converged to advance the agenda for youth-led health transformation in Africa. The summit started with high-energy opening sessions featuring prominent speakers like Desta Lakew, Ilwad Elmi Mohamed, and Dr. Githinji Gitahi, discussing youth leadership, power dynamics, and the role of young people in shaping health governance. Young innovators Emmanuel Cosmas Msoka and Dominion Paul showcased groundbreaking youth-led digital health solutions, illustrating the transformative power of youth in healthcare. A Fishbowl Q&A and Fireside Chats provided a space for candid discussions on policy gaps, funding challenges, and the future of healthcare leadership. The summit also hosted a high-level Africa Youth Charter @20 session with the African Union Commission, with youth actively shaping the next phase of youth rights and governance. Insights from virtual consultations revealed youth priorities on healthcare access, SRHR, mental health, and economic opportunities. The event concluded with a “Walk for Change,” symbolizing Africa’s youth-led movement for health equity and social transformation.

Key Outcomes/Impact Points:

• Energized youth-led discussions on health transformation and governance
• Showcased youth-led digital health solutions and innovative advocacy work
• Facilitated unfiltered dialogue on policy gaps, funding, and leadership in healthcare
• Strengthened youth contributions to the future of the Africa Youth Charter
• Highlighted youth priorities on SRHR, mental health, and healthcare access
• Fostered networking and collaboration among young leaders for post-summit action

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