Association of Medical and Health Law Practitioners in Africa
(AMHLPA)
About
Association of Medical and Health Law Practitioners in Africa (AMHLPA)
The Association of Medical and Health Law Practitioners in Africa (AMHLPA) is a prolific, pan-African organization aimed at advancing the intersection of law, medicine, ethics, healthcare and Professionalism across the continent. Established to foster excellence, collaboration, and innovation, AMHLPA brings together seasoned legal professionals, experienced healthcare practitioners, policymakers, and vast scholars committed to entrenching the unique legal and ethical challenges in Africa’s healthcare systems.
Our Objectives
Advocacy
Education
Research and Science Diplomacy Support
Collaboration
Ethics and Standards
Our mission
Our vision
Who we are
AMHLPA comprises a diverse network of lawyers, doctors, nurses, public health experts, academics, Lab scientist, pharmacist, radiographers, and policymakers united by a shared commitment to improving health outcomes through legal excellence. Our members span the African continent, bringing regional insights and expertise to address local and cross-border challenges.
What we do
Organize conferences, seminars, trainings, and webinars to share knowledge and best practices in medical and health law.
Provide a platform for dialogue on critical issues such as patient rights, medical negligence, bioethics, and health policy reform. Advocacy campaigns relating to medico- vigilance as regards health institutions across the various countries that make up the continent.
Advocate for legal and administrative reforms that protect vulnerable populations and ensure equitable healthcare access and globally acceptable delivery services.
Publish research, communiques, guidelines, and policy briefs to inform critical stakeholders and influence decision-making.
Offer organized mentorship and professional development opportunities for emerging practitioners in both medical and health law.
Why AMHLPA?
Africa’s healthcare systems face unique challenges, from resource constraints to the issues of human resource for health to evolving legal and ethical dilemmas.
AMHLPA emerges to bridge the gap between law and medicine, ensuring that legal frameworks support the delivery of safe, vibrant, equitable, and ethical healthcare. By fostering collaboration, professionalism and knowledge-sharing, we empower our members to create a niche with a lasting positive impact on Africa’s health landscape.
Board officials
Dr. Agbo Friday Ojonugwa
Notary public, MMLP, IMHLP, CGAN, FAMHLPA
PRESIDENT
PROF. MICHAEL ADIKWU (PHARMACIST)
FORMER VICE CHANCELLOR, UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA, NIGERIA.
MEMBER GOVERNING BOARD
Prof. Josephine Aladi Achor Agbonika, SAN
Dean, Faculty of Law, Veritas University Abuja.
Director of legal services and Board member
George Della Pietra
Switzerland
Director of policy and blood donation
Dr. Khadijat Ahmed
Vice President (Admin) Executive Director
Prof. Osama abdelhay
Egypt
Vice president, Northern Africa
Dr. Freddie Jeffery George
FELLOW OF WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIAN
Sierra Leone
VICE PRESIDENT, WEST AFRICA
Dr. Phiri Masiku
Zambia
Vice President, Southern Africa
Dr. Dolapo Olutayo
Secretary General for AMHLPA
SENATOR AMIRA SABER
MEMBER OF THE EGYPTIAN SENATE.
CHAIRPERSON, AMHLPA WOMEN IN HEALTH FORUM COMMITTEE
Board of Governors and Directors
Dr.Sr Ridha Dhaoui
Governor for Tunisia
Prof. Akinwumi Oluwole KOMOLAFE
Governor for Nigeria
Expert in Anatomic pathology and forensic medicine
Dr. Abdelrahman Mostafa Ibrahim Mohamed
Governor for Egypt
Dr. Babanding Daffeh Esq
Governor for Gambia
Dr. Ngwira Innocent
Governor for Zambia
Dr. Johannes Iikuyu Shilongo
Governor for Namibia
Dr. Kefilwe Selema
Governor for Botswana
Prof. Johannes Marisa
Governor for Zimbabwe
Advo. Richard A Kakeeto
Governor for Uganda
Dr. NZAYIKORERA Gratien
Governor for Rwanda
Prof. Roy Beran
Australia
Former president World Association For medical law
Shabnam Palesa Mohamed
South Africa
Special adviser on Gender and parliamentary affairs
Hassan Luqman, Esq.
SPECIAL ADVISER ON PATIENTS RIGHTS AND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Dr. Akinteye Oluwasola Kayode William
Consultant Family Physician ( FWACP)
Director of membership and governing council member
Dr. Lawrence Kofi Acheampong
Chairman, Forensic Medicine Committee
Associate Professor ENOCH IBU OTOR, PhD, BL, JP, Notary Public
Acting Dean, Faculty of Law, Margaret Lawrence University Abuja FCT Nigeria.
Chairman, African Continental free trade area Committee
DR. JULIET NKECHINYERE ODIMMA.
Faculty of Law Margaret Lawrence University Abuja CHAIRPERSON,
MEDICAL AND HEALTH RIGHTS COMMITTEE
Dr. Ousman Leigh, MBChB, MWACP (Lab.Med), M.FLM, M.Edu, MIACDECFP
Director of Research
Dr. Neneh Jarai Tambedou
Gambia
Chairperson, medical Advisory Board AMHLPA
Dr. Folashade Rose Adegbite
University of Lagos, Nigeria
Director of Advocacy and communication
Dr Dorothy
Zimbabwe
Deputy Secretary General AMHLPA
Prof. Salome Konkat Kigbu
Dean, School of postgraduate, Nile University
Special advisor on Human trafficking and Infectious disease
Dr. ONYEGBULE KELECHI
DIRECTOR OF TRAINING AND PUBLICATION
Categories
of membership
1. Fellow Members (FAMHLPA):
Senior professionals in law, medicine, or health policy with at least 10 years’ experience and significant contributions to the field.
2. Full Members (MAMHLPA):
Licensed legal or medical practitioners, academics, or policymakers with at least 3 years of professional experience.
3. Associate Members (AAMHLPA):
Early-career practitioners, students, or researchers interested in medical and health law.
4. Corporate Members:
Institutions, law firms, hospitals, universities, NGOs, or agencies engaged in medical or health law activities.
5. Honorary Members:
Eminent personalities recognised for outstanding contributions to health law or related humanitarian service
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF AMHLPA
- Global Professional Recognition and Credentialing
- Eligibility for Discounted Webinars and Fee-Reduction Incentives
- Exclusive Member-Only Webinars, Seminars, and Training Series
- Networking Opportunities With International Medical, Legal, and Policy Experts
- Priority Access to Conferences, Symposia, and Regional Assemblies
- Professional Protection and Medico-Legal Advisory Support
- Leadership and Committee Participation Opportunities
- Visibility and Recognition Through Publications and Awards
- Professional Community, Mentorship, and Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration e.t.c.
Become a member?
MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION
Commences
Today!
New members registration
Renewal of Membership
THE ACCOUNT DETAILS
Assoc. of Med & Health Law Practitioners in Africa
Naira Account number: 1311026495
Zenith Bank
TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS ($)
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NEW YORK 10043
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INTERMEDIARY BANK ABA NO:
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INTERMEDIARY BANK ACCOUNT NO:
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