Pump-Priming for Person-Centred Multimorbidity Care in Africa (PAM)

Project Brief

Overview

We’re shaping the future of healthcare for people in Africa living with multimorbidity—that means managing two or more long-term conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and chronic pain all at once. Right now, most healthcare guidelines only focus on single conditions and are based on research from outside Africa. But that approach doesn’t reflect the daily realities of people here. We’re working to change that.

What we’re doing:

Mapping the landscape

We’re reviewing current health policies, research, and stakeholder activities across Africa to understand what’s being done—and what’s missing—when it comes to care for multiple long-term conditions (mLTCs).

Building a living repository of strategic stakeholders

We’re developing a dynamic, up-to-date network of the people who matter most—policymakers, clinicians, researchers, and community voices—who can lead, advocate for, and improve person-centred care.

Forming a powerful consortium

We’re creating a collaborative group ready to champion real change in how healthcare systems across Africa are designed to support people with multimorbidity.

Hosting workshops that shape priorities

We’re bringing everyone together to discuss what matters most—at major events like the Africa Primary Health Care Forum (APHCF), the Guidelines International Network (GIN), and the The African Forum for Research and Education in Health (AFREhealth) 2025 conferences. These workshops help us align on the future direction of care and policy.

This work lays the foundation for developing practical, culturally appropriate healthcare guidelines that truly serve the needs of African communities. It’s all about putting people first.

We’re not just imagining better care—we’re building it.

Ethics approvals:

This study has been reviewed and approved by:

  • Keele University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee (Ref: 2025-1081-1316)
  • University of Ibadan Research Ethics Committee (Ref: UI/EC/25/0152)