Nigeria-China High-Level Medical Cooperation Forum to Be Held in Beijing on November 2, 2025, Chaired by Nigeria’s Minister of Health
I. Conference Information
Nigeria is the largest economy in Africa, with a real GDP of $432.3 billion by the end of 2020. The Nigerian healthcare market is valued at $5.5–6 billion, yet it suffers from severe supply shortages. Nigeria’s medical equipment relies heavily on imports, with approximately 99% of medical devices procured from overseas. Domestic production capacity is extremely limited, currently focusing primarily on syringes.
Currently, the Nigerian government is promoting the construction of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) production facilities and encouraging foreign investment in healthcare infrastructure. As a core member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nigeria’s market serves as a gateway to the broader regional market. Therefore, this summit is chaired by the Nigerian Minister of Health, hosted by the Nigerian Embassy in China, and co-organized by AFKMED and VCBeat, aiming to build a bridge for market alignment between China and Nigeria in the healthcare industry and accelerate bilateral market exchange and interaction.
The conference will concurrently host one main forum and multiple thematic seminars. It will bring together a top-tier lineup of guests, including academicians, scientists, clinical experts, corporate leaders, innovative technology companies, and investors, gathering outstanding talents and practitioners from all sectors of the healthcare industry. The event aims to create a cutting-edge window for China-Nepal healthcare cooperation, establish a collaborative platform integrating government, industry, academia, research, and capital, open up resources and partnerships, and jointly build a more vibrant innovation ecosystem for the China-Nepal healthcare industry.
Linking the Future: China-Africa High-Level Medical Cooperation Forum (Nigeria Edition)
Time: 13:30-17:00, November 2, 2025
Location: Beijing, China · CEIBS Beijing Campus
Organizer: Embassy of Nigeria in China
Organizers: CEIBS, AFKMED, VCBeat
Partner: Shenzhen International Philanthropy Institute
Supporting Organizations: Cyblue, CEIBS HealthcareTherapeutic Industry Association, China-Europe Medical IntelligenceYing, Yilu Kuaijian
II. Core Values
Highlight 1: Highest-Level Policy Endorsement from the Nepalese Government — “Direct Government-Enterprise Linkage” Unlocks Certainty in Cooperation
Avoid "blind integration" by enterprises, di-Access official certificationViable cooperation pathways and policy dividends. The Nigerian Minister of Health personally attended the event and provided an on-site interpretation of Nigeria’s market demands (including blood cold chain infrastructure, procurement of maternal and child healthcare medical equipment,GMP Drugs12 official priority projects, including joint factory development), as well as preferential policies such as exemption from import tariffs on medical equipment, while simultaneously opening a “Priority Shortlisting Channel” on Nigeria’s national medical procurement platform.
Highlight 2: Diversified “Customized Demand” Negotiations — Precisely Matching Nepal’s Essential Procurement Needs
Bypass intermediaries and engage directly with Nepalese decision-makers who have clear procurement budgets, thereby reducing business communication costs. The summit offers diverse networking opportunities, including seminars and dinner receptions, to uncover genuine needs, clarify market directions, and provide precise information for decision-making.
Highlight 3: A “Springboard” to the West African Regional Market—Beyond Nigeria, Reaching 15 Countries with a Population of 250 Million
Help enterprises break through the limitations of a single-country market and leverage Niger’s locational advantages to strategically position themselves in the overall West African market.
Highlight 4: Dual Empowerment with “Real-World Cases + Practical Tools” — Reducing Trial-and-Error Costs for Enterprises Going Global
Beyond mere “partnership discussions,” we offer replicable experience for overseas implementation, addressing the pain point of enterprises that “want to expand but lack the know-how.” We invite representatives of Chinese companies already established in Nigeria to share more practical insights.
Highlight 5: A $6 Billion Market-Breaking Opportunity—Major Investment Opportunities Announced On-Site
For instance, radio-diagnostic equipment requires a stable power supply, which is not currently the case in Nigeria. Addressing this need by investing in environmentally friendly alternative energy solutions would greatly contribute toAddressing this challengebattle, and potentially achieve substantial return on investment (ROI). There are also investment opportunities in equipment maintenance, experimental R&D, Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), and more, awaiting your participation.
III. Agenda and Guests (Preliminary)
13:30‒ 13:45｜Opening & Welcome Session
Moderator: Representative of CEIBS
Content: Welcome Address – Proposed by Professor Xu Dingbo (Deputy Dean, CEIBS)
13:45‒ 14:45 | Session I: The Past, Present, and Future of Economic Interaction in China-Africa Relations
Host: Professor Bala
Keynote Address:
○ Professor Muhammad Ali Pate (Minister of Health, Nigeria) Introduction to Macroeconomics and Policy in Nigeria, Africa
○ Xu Xiangping, President (Hunan Provincial Research Association for the Promotion of China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation): An Introduction to China-Africa Relations—Perspectives on the Past, Present, and Future of Economic Engagement between China and Africa
Roundtable Discussion: The Past, Present, and Future of Economic Interactions in China-Africa Relations
14:45‒ 15:45｜Session II: Doing Business in Africa: Challenges & Opportunities – Industry & Investment
Topic: Localization of the Healthcare Industry and Investment Implementation in Africa
Moderator: Bi Yuanfeng, Co-founder of VCBeat
Panelists:
○ Party Secretary of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Medicines and Health Products, Secretary Meng Dongping
○ AFKMED
○ Yushou Medical
○ Proposed: China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (Nigeria Lekki Free Trade Zone)
Discussion Points: Opportunities and Challenges in the Localization of Nigeria's Healthcare Industry
15:45‒ 16:00 | Networking Break
16:00‒ 16:45 | Session III: Public Health, Research Collaboration, and ESG Global Expansion
Moderator: Li Jin, Senior Advisor at Shenzhen International Philanthropy Institute
Key Topics:
1. Institutionalized Cooperation Pathways: How to Establish Long-Term Scientific Research Collaboration Mechanisms Between Chinese and African Universities/Research Institutes?
2. Integration of ESG and Philanthropy: How Can Chinese Public Welfare Organizations Align with Corporate ESG Strategies to Implement Sustainable Healthcare Projects in Africa? Collaborative Models Between Foundations and Enterprises in African Healthcare Philanthropy.
3. Localization and Capacity Building: How to Enhance the Capabilities of Local Healthcare Professionals in Africa Through Training and Research Collaboration? How Can Public Welfare Projects Support the Development of Africa’s Public Health System?
Panelists:
○ Dr. Nisser Umar (Chairman of the Chigari Foundation) representing Nigeria
○ Gao Fu (Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences)
○ Foundation Representative
16:45‒ 17:00｜Closing & Donation Ceremony
Guest: Representative of the Donating Enterprise
Group Photo and Media Interviews
Closing Remarks
China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Medicines & Health ProductsParty Secretary
Liu Ling (Rainy)
Li Datao
IV. Welcome to Attend
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