Accelerating African-Led Contraceptive Technology Innovation Webinar

Across the contraceptive research and development landscape, African scientists are driving groundbreaking innovation—yet too often their expertise, lived experience, and proximity to user needs remain under-appreciated and under-leveraged in global product development. At the same time, new collaborative models are emerging: communities of practice, mentorship and capacity-building programs, and global research network and ecosystem-building activities. This webinar explores how to strengthen, scale, and sustain African leadership in contraceptive innovation—and how funders, product developers, research institutions, and platforms like the CTI Exchange can help close remaining gaps. Moderator: Dr. Griffins Manguro, Gates Foundation   Panelists:

• Dr. Margaret Ilomuanya, University of Lagos
• Dr. Almas R. Juma, Kenya Institute of Primate Research
• Prof. Elizabeth Bukusi, KEMRI
• Busisiwe Maphumulo, Wits MRU