‎At AHBS2025, held in Abuja Nigeria, a powerful convergence of health leaders from across the continent gathered to innovate to accelerate Africa toward Universal Health Coverage. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Iziaq Kunle Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare Nigeria, who set the stage for collaboration, forward-thinking, and impactful change. ‎ ‎Distinguished delegates included Lynda Decker Dr, incoming President of FOASPS WAPHF, the President of the Africa Health Federation, Dr Amit N. Thakker ,EBS, Alexander Chimbaru, (Advisory Health Security) World Health Organization, Kokou ALINON, Regional Director for West Africa Regional Coordinating Center (RCC), OLUMIDE OKUNOLA, The World Bank, President of the Healthcare Federation of Ghana (HFG), Dr Charles Fordjour, President of the Healthcare Federation of Liberia, Dr. Momolu S. Johnson, and other influential dignitaries and stakeholders. The energy in the room was electric—fueled by a shared commitment to transforming Africa’s health systems. ‎ ‎In her remarks, Mrs. Njide Ndili, President of the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) and Country Director of PharmAccess Nigeria, celebrated HFN’s continuous drive for private sector inclusion and innovation. Her message highlighted the tangible gains made through HFN advocacy and collaboration: ‎ ‎? Success Highlights from HFN’s Journey Toward UHC: ‎?️ 0% Tax Incentives for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and lifesaving equipment—driving affordability and access. ‎?️ The establishment and institutionalization of the National Cancer Health Fund (NCHF). ‎?️Successfully demonstrated the impact of private sector partnerships at the PHC level with zero maternal mortality recorded over a 5 year period in Delta State. ?️Policy Advocacy at different levels with HFN members actively contributing to seven government committees shaping Nigeria’s health future. ‎HFN, which is a Host Partner of the AHB 2025 symposium, affirms its central role in bridging the public-private divide and underscored how inclusive partnerships anchored in innovation can advance health equity and system sustainability across the continent. ‎ ‎As Day 1 of AHBS2025 concluded, one thing was clear: Africa’s health transformation will be powered by partnerships, performance, and purpose. ‎ ‎hashtag#HFNxAHB2025 hashtag#HFN