Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions
Explore the parallel sessions of the Dakhla Global Summit, dedicated spaces for dialogue on health, social protection and human development in Africa.
Parallel Sessions
Dakhla Global Summit 2026 · Saturday, 21 November
African Academy of Health Sciences · Dakhla
Presentation of the Parallel Sessions
Prof. Jaâfar Heikel
PS 1
Health sovereignty and artificial intelligence
Prof. Anas DOUKKALI
Health sovereignty and AI: health data, infrastructure and governance in Africa Mohamed Ben Ouda (Morocco)
PS 2
Pharmaceutical industry and KOLs: local production and access to treatments
Prof. Houda FILALI
Pharmaceutical sovereignty: local production and securing supplies FMIIP
Equitable access to medicines and vaccines: regulation, harmonisation and financing LEM
30 min of discussion included
Coffee break
PS 3
Universities and deans: training, precision medicine research
Prof. Saber BOUTAYEB
Precision medicine in Africa: genomics, biobanks and health data Omar Askandar (Morocco)
Training tomorrow’s health professionals: joint degrees, mobility and accreditation Prof. Taoufik Dakka (Morocco)
PS 4
Ambassadors and the ecosystem of the Mohammed VI Foundation of Sciences and Health: cooperation prospects
Prof. Rajae AGHZADI
The Mohammed VI Foundation of Health and Sciences ecosystem: training, care, research and innovation serving partnerships Prof. Mustapha ABASSI (Morocco)
Exchanges with ambassadors: country priorities, cooperation avenues and follow-up
15 min of discussion included
PS 5
Scientific committee of the health investment index (HII)
Meeting reserved for members of the HII scientific committee - closed-door session
Review of the index methodology and indicators
Data sources and scientific governance
Launch and publication timeline