Pan-African Parliament of the African Union X Partners for Patients NGO
The Pan African Parliament of the African Union & Partners for Patients NGO Signs Exclusive 10-Year Agreement at UNGA80 in New York City.
September 30, 2025-New York, NY, The Pan African Parliament of the African Union & Partners For Patients NGO today announced the signing of an exclusive 10-year partnership agreement marking a historic, first-of-its-kind collaboration to advance transformative healthcare initiatives across all 55 African Union member states. The agreement underscores the principle that health is a catalyst for exponential economic growth.
“The Pan African Parliament is proud to partner with Partners for Patients NGO in this landmark agreement,” said His Excellency, President Chief Fortune Charumbira.
“This collaboration aligns with our mission to amplify Africa’s voice, strengthen unity, and ensure progress for all African nations over the next decade.”
“My team and I reaffirm our lifelong commitment and dream to continuously serve on the African continent,” said Mimi Choon-Quinones, Founder & Board Chairwoman of Partners For Patients NGO. “This partnership is not only an honor, but also a responsibility. Together with the Pan African Parliament of the African Union, we are embarking on a decade-long journey to address critical challenges and unlock Africa’s immense potential.”
As part of this landmark agreement, Partners For Patients NGO and the Pan African Parliament will launch five flagship initiatives — with more to follow:
- African’s Beating Cancer (ABC) Plan – A bold initiative for individuals of African ancestry and the diaspora, wherever they may live, to improve cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship.
- African Beating Cancer (ABC) Annual Summits & Knowledge Exchange Preceptorships – High-level oncology and haematology forums at the Pan African Parliament and across Africa, creating cross-border platforms for physicians, patients, and policymakers.
- Health Policy Internships – Offering students worldwide the opportunity to engage directly with MPs at the Pan African Parliament during statutory sessions, shaping the future of African health policy.
- Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR) & Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Leadership Workshops at The Pan African Parliament and National Parliaments across the continent-these are Evidence-informed policymaking sessions led by global experts to elevate health policy across the continent.
- Continental ICH-GCP Clinical Trials Accreditation – Strengthening Africa’s clinical research infrastructure through continent-wide accreditation programs for healthcare professionals with an aim to build capacity across the 55 African countries.
The partnership underscores both organizations’ shared commitment to advancing the African Union’s Agenda 2063 — positioning health equity as a cornerstone of inclusive, sustainable and economic development.
About Partners For Patients NGO
Partners For Patients envisions a world where every person has access to medicines, timely diagnosis, and clinical trials. As a patient advocacy nonprofit, the organization focuses on public health advocacy, policy, and diplomacy, working globally to close gaps in healthcare access and equality.
About the Pan African Parliament of the African Union
The Pan African Parliament (PAP) is the legislative body of the African Union, established to ensure the full participation of African peoples in the development and economic integration of the continent. PAP serves as a platform for dialogue, policy alignment, and continental unity.
Pan-African Parliament of the African Union X Partners for Patients NGO
55 Countries! 1 Vision! 1 Voice!
For the first time in history, the Pan-African Parliament has partnered with an external organization—Partners For Patients NGO—to drive health systems modernization across all 55 African Union Member States in partnership with Africa’s CDC and The African Medicines Agency.
At Partners For Patients NGO, we are incredibly proud to announce a 10-year exclusive partnership with the Pan-African Parliament of the AU—amplifying the voices of people of African ancestry, no matter where they live.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—and we’re just getting started.
We’re thrilled to launch this groundbreaking collaboration, proudly supporting the efforts of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) and Africa CDC to strengthen health policy, equity, and access for all.
Key 2025-2035 Initiatives:
1️⃣ Africans Beating Cancer (ABC)- A bold, continent-wide commitment to strengthen cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship.
2️⃣ ABC Annual Summit- Oncology-Hematology Cross-Border Knowledge Exchange – An annual platform for oncologists, hematologists, patients, and policymakers to collaborate, connect, and share best practices.
3️⃣ Health Policy Internships – Offering all students worldwide the opportunity to work with MPs at the Pan-African Parliament during statutory sessions, shaping the future of health policy in Africa.
4️⃣ HTA, HEOR & Health Economics Workshops – Global experts presenting directly to MPs, leading evidence-informed discussions that elevate policymaking across the continent.
5️⃣ Continental ICH-GCP Clinical Trials Accreditation – Strengthening Africa’s clinical research infrastructure in partnership with AMA and Africa CDC, under the leadership of the Pan-African Parliament.
Be part of this once-in-a-lifetime, groundbreaking journey!
