AstraZeneca: Advancing Health Equity through Youth Leadership
Hear from David Gibbons, Country President African Cluster, AstraZeneca and young leaders, Magdaline Anguche and Abishek Kumar
Speakers
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David GibbonsCountry President of the African ClusterDavid Gibbons
Country President of the African Cluster
David Gibbons is the Country President for the African Cluster at AstraZeneca, where he leads the company’s operations across 39 countries. With more than 20 years of experience across the pharmaceutical sector, finance, private equity, manufacturing, and distribution, he brings extensive expertise in leading growth, transformation, and complex regional businesses. Prior to joining AstraZeneca, joining AstraZeneca, David held senior leadership roles in the pharmaceutical industry, including at Roche Pharmaceuticals Southern Africa, where he was responsible for a multi-country business and a broad portfolio transformation agenda. During this time, he oversaw multiple oncology launches and helped drive expansion into new therapeutic areas including neurology, ophthalmology, and rare diseases. His leadership is grounded in a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape and a commitment to improving access to innovative care.
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Magdaline AngucheCommunity Health Promoter and Peer EducatorMagdaline Anguche
Community Health Promoter and Peer Educator
Magdaline Anguche (Kenya) A Community Health Promoter and Peer Educator in Kenya, Magdaline is committed to advancing health awareness and positive behaviour change in underserved communities, with a focus on non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention, sexual and reproductive health, and adolescent health. Passionate about improving access to youth-friendly health services, Magdaline supports adolescents in confidently seeking healthcare and accessing accurate health information, while working with healthcare providers to promote more responsive and youth-centred services. Through community outreach, health education, and advocacy, she is dedicated to strengthening the connection between young people and health systems, creating environments where young people feel welcomed, heard, and supported.
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Abhishek KumarCo-Founder & CEO of Lung Care FoundationAbhishek Kumar
Co-Founder & CEO of Lung Care Foundation
Health equity - Non-communicable disease prevention An Indian public health entrepreneur, Abhishek is Co-Founder & CEO of Lung Care Foundation, a non-profit driving action on lung health and clean air in India. He is also Founder and CEO of Aelira Lung Care, a startup focused on end-to-end respiratory care from early Lung Diagnostics, expert lung doctor consultations to pulmonary rehabilitation. His commitment to lung health is personal, shaped by his own asthma, and his father's work as a thoracic (lung) surgeon. Abhishek has built initiatives including Doctors for Clean Air and Climate Action, and the Asthma Management for Schools programme, whose manual has been adopted by the Government of India. Lung Care Foundation's work has been recognised by India's former President and Prime Minister and is referenced in national policy discussions. Abhishek holds an MBA from the University of Oxford and is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper and Aspen UK Rising Fellow.