AMHLPA – Law, Health, humanity: A better future for Africa

Association of Medical and Health Law Practitioners in Africa
(AMHLPA)

Law, Health, Humanity; A better future for Africa.

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

Champion policies and legal frameworks that enhance healthcare delivery, patient rights, medico-vigilance, pharma- vigilance and professional accountability.

Education

Provide training, workshops, seminars and provision of resources to equip practitioners with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex medical-legal issues.

Research and Science Diplomacy Support

Conducting cutting-edge research to address emerging challenges in medical law, bioethics, and public health policy in Africa.

Collaboration

Foster partnerships among legal and healthcare professionals, governments, and institutions to drive impactful solutions to complex medico-legal issues in the continent.

Ethics and Standards

Promote and uphold ethical practices and professional standards in healthcare and legal systems across Africa.

Our mission

To promote the advancement, dynamism, understanding, and application of medical and health law in Africa through advocacy, education, research, and professional collaboration, promoting equitable access to justice and the best quality healthcare for all.

Our vision

A robust and health-driven Africa where medical and health law practices uphold human rights, ethical standards, and transformative policies that strengthen healthcare systems continent-wide.

Who we are

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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.

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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

Governors and Directors

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

Become a member?

Whether you’re a legal professional, healthcare provider, researcher, or advocate, AMHLPA welcomes you to join our mission. Together, we can shape a future where medical and health law is taken to a high threshold that drives positive change for Africa. For more information, contact us at +234 703 396 3763 or explore our work at www.amhlpa.africa