3 Steps to Reverse Doctor Brain Drain in Africa – Khurram Jamal, MD/CEO Aga Khan University Hospital
How can Africa keep billions of dollars in medical expenditure on the continent and stop the brain drain of our top doctors and nurses?
In this exclusive interview at the 14th BusinessDay CEO Forum, Khurram Jamal, MD/CEO of Aga Khan University Hospital (Kenya), outlines a transformative vision for African healthcare. From tackling doctor flight and medical tourism to introducing world-class Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited medical care in East Africa, this discussion addresses the core systemic challenges facing African medical infrastructure.
Discover how cross-border healthcare partnerships—like the groundbreaking medical travel collaboration between Aga Khan University Hospital and Kenya Airways—are creating seamless, end-to-end patient care from Nigeria to Nairobi. Learn why integrated health systems, hub-and-spoke models, and competitive practicing environments are essential to achieving shared prosperity and restoring trust in African medical care over the next decade.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Introduction: 14th BusinessDay CEO Forum
00:48 – Tackling Africa’s Healthcare & Economic Challenges
01:52 – 3 Steps to Reverse Doctor Brain Drain in Africa
03:29 – Building Patient Trust: JCI Accreditation & Quality Standards
05:20 – Medical Travel Partnership: Aga Khan Hospital x Kenya Airways
07:05 – The 10-Year Vision: Integrated Health Systems Across Africa
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