The representative of the patnership shaking hands. /PHOTO ; Courtesy
The Pan African Parliament (PAP) of the African Union, in partnership with Partners For Patients NGO (PFP.NGO), has signed a landmark ten-year agreement launching the Every African Everywhere Health Solidarity Strategy (EASY).
EASY is an ambitious plan to strengthen health systems, advance equity, and expand access to quality care across all 55 African Union member states and the global African diaspora.
Built on collaboration, inclusivity, and resilience, the EASY Strategy embodies a united vision of a healthier Africa where no one of African descent is left behind.
It focuses on preventing and managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes among the continent’s fastest-rising health threats.
A unified vision for health equity
“The Pan African Parliament is proud to partner with Partners For Patients NGO in this landmark agreement,” said Chief Fortune Charumbira, President of PAP.
“This collaboration aligns with the African Union’s Agenda 2063, empowering communities through innovation, partnership, and solidarity for every person of African descent, no matter where they call home.”
His statement reflects a growing resolve to place health equity and people-centred systems at the heart of Africa’s future.
For Mimi Choon-Quinones, Founder and Board Chairwoman of PFP.NGO, the EASY Strategy represents more than policy.
“This is not just a healthcare pact, it is a promise of hope, solidarity, and precision medicine for every African across the world,” she said.
Her team’s commitment is rooted in volunteerism and patient advocacy, ensuring that people of African ancestry can access timely diagnosis, treatment, and participation in clinical research.
Piloting change across the continent
The EASY Strategy will roll out through pilot programs that strengthen Africa’s capacity to prevent, treat, and manage NCDs while building inclusive, people-centred health systems.
Additional initiatives will be unveiled at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in September 2026.
Flagship pilot initiatives include:
- Africa’s Beating Cancer (ABC) Plan – Expanding cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship support.
- Cardiovascular and Diabetes Health Initiative – Scaling community-based prevention and management.
- ABC Knowledge Exchange & Mini Medical School Preceptorships – Linking physicians, patients, and policymakers in oncology and haematology.
- Health Policy Internships – Training emerging African health leaders through evidence-based policy work.
- HEOR & HTA Leadership Workshops – Promoting data-driven, patient-centred decision-making.
- Program CARE (Clinical Accreditation & Research Excellence) – Accrediting more than 100,000 health professionals to improve clinical standards, research quality, and innovation across Africa.
“By investing in health from prevention to innovation, Africa will lead, grow, and heal in unity,” said Dr. Craig Cole, Hematologist-Oncologist at the Karmanos Cancer Institute and Michigan State University.
His view echoes an emerging consensus: strong health systems are central to economic transformation. Healthy populations fuel productivity, stability, and innovation across the continent.
Dr. Peter Hug, former Head of Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Roche, called the partnership “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for civil society to shape the future of healthcare together,” emphasizing the need for joint action between governments, industry, and communities.
Anchored in integrity and shared responsibility
Transparency and ethical leadership form the foundation of the EASY Strategy. “This partnership represents both a moral imperative and a strategic cornerstone for Africa’s future,” said Linda Coleman, Associate Vice Provost for Research Policy & Integrity at Stanford University.
Her words highlight the academic rigor and shared responsibility guiding the initiative — bridging scientific excellence with social justice.
The EASY Strategy reaffirms a simple but powerful truth: Africa’s health future depends on unity and shared responsibility. For every African, everywhere, this partnership is more than an agreement — it is a collective promise that access to quality care is not a privilege, but a right.
About Partners For Patients NGO
Partners For Patients NGO (PFP.NGO) is a registered patient-advocacy nonprofit dedicated to public-health diplomacy, policy, and equity.
It works globally to close healthcare-access gaps and promote patient inclusion in decision-making.
Website: www.pfp.ngo
About the Pan African Parliament
The Pan African Parliament (PAP) is the legislative body of the African Union, representing the voices of Africa’s people in the continent’s development and integration. PAP fosters dialogue, unity, and policy alignment among all 55 member states
