【Speakers Announced! Registration Open】TICAD9 Official Thematic Event – August 20, 2025

Be Part of a Global Health Breakthrough!

The official TICAD9 thematic event,
“Tackling Africa’s Malaria Crisis: Japanese Innovation and Technology as Catalysts for Change,”
will take place on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

We’re excited to announce a powerful lineup of distinguished speakers and a dynamic program that will explore groundbreaking partnerships and solutions to eradicate malaria in Africa.

Speakers

Keynote Addresses
Hon. Ms. Mary Muthoni Muriuki (Principal Secretary, State Department of Public Health and Professional Standards, Ministry of Health, Kenya)
Hon. Mr. Peter Ambang Njume (Member of Parliament, National Assembly of Cameroon / Co-Chair, COPEMA)

International Organizations
Ms. Dianne Stewart (Deputy Director, External Relations and Communications Division, Head of Donor Relations, The Global Fund)
Dr. Michael Adekunle Charles (CEO, RBM Partnership to End Malaria / Panel Moderator)

Japanese Companies
Sysmex Corporation
SORA Technology Co., Ltd.
Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd.

Panel Discussion Speakers
Dr. Nyikal (Member of Parliament, Kenya)
Dr. Lilyana Dayo (Public Health Specialist, Kisumu County, Kenya)
Member of the Japanese Diet (TBC) and others

Organizers
Dr. Takahiro Shinyo (Chairman of the Board, Malaria No More Japan)
Mr. Drew McCracken (COO, Malaria No More, U.S.)

Program Schedule

12:40–12:42 Welcome Remarks (Dr. Takahiro Shinyo)
12:42–12:55 Keynote Speeches (Ms. Muriuki, Mr. Ambang)
12:55–13:01 Global Funding Update (The Global Fund)
13:01–13:15 Case Studies by Japanese Companies (Sysmex, SORA, Eiken)
13:17–14:05 Panel Discussion:
“Co-Creating a Malaria-Free Future – Japan-Africa Collaboration through Technology, Human Resources, and Investment”
14:05–14:10 Closing Remarks (Mr. Drew McCracken)

Malaria remains a critical challenge across Africa.
This event will bring together policymakers from African nations, Japanese companies, and international organizations to foster a shift from “aid” to “co-creative partnerships.”

Your voice can shape the future!

Interested in global infectious disease control?
Want to learn about the latest trends in international cooperation and public-private partnerships?
Looking to contribute to solving Africa’s challenges through Japanese innovation?

This is your chance to engage directly with global leaders and collaboratively design actionable solutions.

Take the first step toward shaping the future of global health cooperation—start by joining us!

Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 12:40–14:10
Venue: Pacifico Yokohama, Exhibition Hall D S-08 (On-site event with simultaneous interpretation)
Audience: African government officials, Japanese government and corporate representatives, international organizations, civil society, and media
Co-organizers: ALMA, The Global Fund, RBM Partnership to End Malaria
Organizer: Malaria No More Japan

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Together, let’s shape the future of global health.
We sincerely look forward to your active participation!