Bishop Emmanuel Chikoya @12thACHAP2026 Antananarivo Madagascar”.
…“Rethinking Health Systems for Africa’s Future: Faith, Innovation and Sustainability”.
…“Rethinking Health Systems for Africa’s Future: Faith, Innovation and Sustainability”.
The Diocese of Central Zambia announces that the Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Chikoya, is attending the 12th Biennial Conference of the African Christian Health Associations Platform (ACHAP).
The conference, being held from 23rd to 27th February 2026 in Antananarivo, Madagascar, is convened under the theme: “Rethinking Health Systems for Africa’s Future: Faith, Innovation and Sustainability.”
This important gathering brings together faith-based health leaders and partners from across the continent to reflect on sustainable, innovative, and faith-driven approaches to strengthening Africa’s health systems for the future.
Corus is at #ACHAP2026 in Madagascar!
This week, Dennis Cherian, Managing Director for Technical Services & Health Global Practice Head, and Noshaba Zafar, Senior Director for Family & Child Protection, are participating in the 12th Biennial Conference of the African Christian Health Associations Platform (ACHAP) (23–27 February 2026).
Aligned with this year’s theme — Rethinking Health Systems for Africa’s Future: Faith, Innovation and Sustainability — they’ll share how faith-based organizations meet urgent health needs in fragile, crisis, and last-mile settings. Drawing from Corus organization IMA World Health’s experience across the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Türkiye, Yemen, Sierra Leone, Ukraine, and across Latin America, they’ll highlight how FBOs are:
➡️ Responding in conflict and crisis
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➡️ Strengthening community health workers
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➡️ Delivering last-mile care through mobile clinics
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Conference Programme
Arrival Day
Day 1 – Preconference Workshops
Day 2 – Main Conference
Day 3 – Main Conference
Meet Our Speakers
Featured Speakers & Guests
Meet the distinguished speakers, moderators, and guests for ACHAP 2026.
Dr. Monira Managna
The Honourable Dr. Monira Managna is the Minister of Public Health of the Republic of Madagascar, providing national leadership on public health policy, health system strengthening, and disease prevention.
Dr. Lul Riek
Dr. Riek is a distinguished public health leader with over 25 years of experience advancing health systems across Africa.
Jacob Gomez
Jacob is a measurement and strategy professional with nearly 15 years of experience developing and implementing M&E systems within public health.
Stella Jane
Stella is a dynamic Global Eye Health Leader with over 14 years of program management experience dedicated to advancing eye health.
Mona Bormet
Mona Bormet directs a global portfolio of initiatives that improve timely access to quality health services with faith-based partners.
Darnelle Bernier
Darnelle has over 15 years experience working to advance access to healthcare in low- and middle-income countries.
Sara Melillo
Sara brings nearly 20 years of experience as a global health technical and business development professional.
Christophe Sacko
Christophe Sacko is a seasoned strategic leader and security specialist serving as Regional Director for French-Speaking Africa.
Bishop Emmanuel Chikoya
Rev. Canon Emmanuel Chikoya is an Anglican Bishop and immediate past General Secretary of the Council of Churches in Zambia.
Dr. Tonny Tumwesigye
A distinguished medical professional with 25 years experience in organizational management and institutional strengthening in Uganda.
Sharon Allen
Sharon seeks to improve the lives of vulnerable populations through collaborations that address global health equity via telehealth.
Bradley Heslop
Bradley is at the frontline of a global push to provide accessible, affordable, eye care solutions to underserved communities.
Joseph Baraka
Representing DOM-ECC Bukavu, South Kivu, DRC as a speaker.
Dr. Hillary Alima
Director of Health System Strengthening at the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau.
Gracia Violeta Ross
Gracia Violeta Ross is a Bolivian social anthropologist who leads work on HIV, reproductive health, and pandemics at the World Council of Churches.
Dr Samuel Mwenda
Dr. Mwenda has served for over 30 years in the Faith Based Health Sector and is a champion for health systems strengthening.
Josephine Balati
Dr. Josephine Balati coordinates a network of church-owned health facilities that deliver essential and specialized services across Tanzania.
Titus Munene M’Maeti
An accomplished transformative leader with 25 years experience in health policy formulation, grants management, and supply chain systems.
Yoram Siame
Yoram Siame is a seasoned Public Health and Development expert with over 25 years of experience in the health sector.
Doug Fountain
Doug has 35+ years experience in faith-based and secular health in international development and U.S. domestic health sectors.
Dr. Geoffrey Thomas Kway
A Tanzanian public health and health systems specialist driving health system sustainability and quality improvement.
Njara Rakotonirina
Njara Rakotonirina has solid experience in designing and implementing large public health programs in sub-Saharan Africa.
Jesse Kihuha
A global health and development professional with 18 years of experience in health systems strengthening and NCD programming.
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Eghosasere Ramnaps
Representing IDA Foundation as a speaker.
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Fenosoa Ratsimanetrimanana
Representing FJKM as a speaker.
Happy Makala
Happy is a seasoned Malawian development and humanitarian professional with over 30 years of multidisciplinary experience.
Watson Shungu Mwandileya
Watson has over nine years of experience in child protection, health, and humanitarian programming.
Dr. Suleiman Msheila
Dr. Mshelia provides strategic leadership to a national faith-based health network coordinating over 700 institutions in Nigeria.
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Dr. Nelson Kambale
Representing DORM-ECC, DRC as a speaker.
Jennifer Hatzfeld, PhD, RN
Jennifer is the Regional Network Director for the Meros Center, a global research and training community for Christian health ministry.
Katherine Pettus
Katherine advocates for improved availability of palliative care and rational use of essential palliative care medicines globally.
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Dr. Obangjungla
Representing Serene Palliative Care as a speaker.
Saidi Kashindi
Public health professional and program manager driving impact in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases across West and Central Africa.
Dr. Dennis Cherian
Dr. Cherian has designed and implemented programs that integrate technology, service delivery, and social innovations across Asia and Africa.
Noshaba Zafar
Noshaba provides strategic technical leadership to multi-country programs focused on family wellbeing and child protection.
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Christine Makobole
Representing UPMB as an exhibitor.
Samson Mutono
Samson has played a key role in developing and implementing an E-voucher system that improves access to SGBV and reproductive health services.
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Désiré-Hubert Imposo
Representing Institut Médical Évangélique as an exhibitor.
David Omorebokhae
David is a seasoned advocacy and communication specialist leading national and state-level advocacy initiatives.
Martha Kanu
Martha is an accomplished Programme Manager designing and coordinating programmes across faith-based, public, and development institutions.
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Réverand Dr Jean William
He has served as a Pastor for 32 years and holds the presidency of the KPMSV, dedicating his outreach to serving people in need.
Devynn Birx-Raybuck
Devynn has 16 years of experience in business development and has contributed to more than $600 million in awards.
CHA Leads (Executive Directors)
Meet the Executive Directors and leaders of Christian Health Associations from across the continent.
Nkatha Njeru
Nkatha Njeru is the CEO of ACHAP, a continental platform uniting Christian Health Associations in over 30 countries.
Richard Neci
Richard Neci holds a Bachelor’s degree with Honors in Pharmaceutical Sciences and has served as EPN Executive Director since March 2020.
Gifty Florence Massaquoi
Gifty provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight to 43 member health facilities across 13 districts.
Dr. Bildard Baguma
Dr. Bildard Baguma is the Team Leader of Joint Medical Store (JMS) in Uganda, providing strategic oversight to a leading faith-based medical supply organization.
Dr. Denis Bambo
Dr. Denis Bambo provides strategic leadership to faith-based health institutions across Cameroon, leading national coordination of member facilities.
Dr. Chris Barasa
Dr. Chris Barasa provides strategic leadership to a national network of Faith-based Health institutions delivering essential services in Kenya.
Dr. Tonny Tumwesigye
Dr. Tonny Tumwesigye is the team leader for the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB), coordinating health services delivery across 330 accredited facilities.
Djékadoum Ndilta
Dr. Ndilta is the Executive Director of the Protestant Health Association in Chad and the current Chairman of ACHAP.
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Révérend Dr. Razafimahatratra Jean William
Révérend Dr. Razafimahatratra Jean William is the President of the KPMSV, providing long-standing strategic and spiritual leadership since 2003.
Happy Makala
Happy Makala provides strategic leadership and management for the biggest faith-based non-profit organization in Malawi.
Samuel Ngum
Mr. Samuel Ngum serves as Executive Director of Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS), leading a nationwide system of approximately 100 hospitals.
Patricia Kamara
Patricia Kamara provides overall strategic and operational leadership for a national network of 86 faith-based health facilities in Liberia.
Peter Yeboah
Peter Kwame Yeboah provides strategic leadership to a nationwide network of faith-based health facilities in Ghana.
Josephine Balati
Dr. Josephine Balati coordinates a network of church-owned health facilities that deliver essential services across Tanzania.
Monique Mrs. Gahongayire
Mrs. Monique Gahongayire leads BUFMAR, supporting church-linked health facilities in Rwanda through supply of essential medicines and capacity strengthening.
Dr. Wyclife Nandama
Dr. Wycliffe Nandama is the Managing Director of MEDS, providing reliable and affordable essential medicines to health facilities across Kenya.
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Dr. Julien Basile Gounouman
Dr. Julien Basile Gounouman serves as the Executive Director of ASSOMESCA.
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Jeremie Sagara
Jeremie Sagara is a Christian Health Association leader.
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Rev Dr Didier Ouedraogo
Rev Dr Didier Ouedraogo serves as a leader for ASAD.
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Aneleh Fouroe
Aneleh Fouroe is a Christian Health Association leader.
Vuyelwa Chitimbire
Mrs. Vuyelwa Tenjiwe Sidile-Chitimbire is the Executive Director of the Zimbabwe Association of Church-Related Hospitals (ZACH).
Karen Sichinga
Karen Sichinga provides strategic leadership to an extensive network of church-run health facilities across Zambia.
Jacinta Mutegi
Jacinta Mutegi serves as the Executive Secretary and Head of the Catholic Health Commission at the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Sam Orach
Dr. Samuel Orochi Orach coordinates the Catholic Church’s nationwide network of health facilities in Uganda.
Makatleho Sebolelo Mohasi
Makatleho Sebolelo Mohasi is a senior development and public health leader with over 15 years of executive experience driving large-scale health and governance programmes in Lesotho.
Bamba Mamadou
Bamba Mamadou is a health and environmental sociologist with over 25 years of experience coordinating community development and humanitarian aid projects in the areas of child protection, nutrition, access to water and sanitation, HIV, local planning, and support for resilience to climate change.
Downloads & Materials
Conference Resources
Access the official conference programs and recent ACHAP impact reports.
Final Conference Program (English)
The official schedule, speaker details, and session breakdown for the 12th ACHAP Biennial Conference.
Programme de la Conférence (Français)
Le programme officiel, les détails des intervenants et la répartition des sessions (Version Française).
ACHAP Impact Brief 2024-2025
A concise overview highlighting strategic initiatives, key achievements, and our ongoing regional health impact.
ACHAP Impact Report 2024
A comprehensive, in-depth report detailing organizational milestones, program outcomes, and data from 2024.
ACHAP Impact Report 2025
Our latest comprehensive report detailing organizational milestones, program outcomes, and data from 2025.
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