"The future of healthcare in Africa: progress on five healthcare scenarios" is a an article that looks at progress on the five future scenarios for healthcare in Africa that we explored in our 2012 report: an increasing focus on primary and preventive care; empowerment of communities as healthcare providers; the extension of universal healthcare; the spread of telemedicine; and a reduction in the role of international donors. It forms the first part of our report, "The future of healthcare in Africa: progress, challenges and opportunities". The second part is formed by the five blogs by healthcare professionals and leaders.