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09:00 – 18:00
22 November – Virtual Abstract Presentations
Register for free: https://bit.ly/CPHIA2023virtualabstracts
Join us for the CPHIA 2023 Virtual Abstracts Programme, a free event showcasing groundbreaking research from across the African continent.
Taking place on 22 November 2023, from 9:00 to 18:00 CAT [7:00 – 16:00 UTC], this virtual event offers a unique opportunity to engage with up-and-coming researchers and discover new insights in public health.
Register now to attend these informative sessions and explore research across all nine conference tracks:
- Track 1: Pandemic Preparedness and Resilient Financing Mechanisms for Africa
- Track 2: Fostering African-led Innovation: Advancing Local Production in Vaccines, Diagnostics and Therapeutics
- Track 3: Delivering Universal Health Coverage in Africa – Strengthened and Equitable Health Systems
- Track 4: For Women by Women: Access to adequate healthcare for young girls and women in Africa
- Track 5: Safeguarding Africa’s Health Security: health emergencies, biosecurity, climate change, and multi-sectoral response mechanisms
- Track 6: Transforming Health in Africa through Digital Innovation
- Track 7: Whole-of-society – the Power of Engaging Civil Society, the Private Sector and Local Philanthropy
- Track 8: Combating Infectious Diseases, NTDs and Antimicrobial Resistance in Africa
- Track 9: Unmasking the Silent Epidemics: NCDs, Mental Health and Injuries
For more information about the virtual abstracts programme, please visit the registration page: https://bit.ly/CPHIA2023virtualabstracts
22-24 November – Virtual Side Events
22 NOVEMBER
09:00 – 11:00
Side Events
12:00 – 14:00
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Opening Ceremony
15:00 – 17:00
Side Events
18:00 – 20:00
Side Events
Future of Global Health Initiatives: The Future We Want to See
November 27, 2023
Roche: Changing the face of Breast Cancer in Africa
November 27, 2023
UNICEF: Strengthening the Financing of the Primary Health Care in Africa
November 27, 2023
09:00 – 10:30
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Plenary: Track 1: Pandemic Preparedness and Resilient Financing Mechanisms for Africa
Confirmed speakers:
H.E. Dr Jean Kaseya
Director General, Africa CDC
Dr Richard Mihigo
Director, COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery, Coordination & Integration -COVAX, Gavi
Dr Merawi Aragaw Tegegne
Head of Surveillance and Disease Intelligence, Africa CDC
Dr Pascale Ondoa
Director of Science and New Initiatives, African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM)
Hon Dr Sabin Nsanzimana
Minister of Health, Government of Rwanda
Prof Placide Mbala
Virologist, Head of Epidemiology and Global Health Department, Institut National de la Recherche Biomédicale
Dr Angela Gichaga
Founder and President, Financing Alliance for Health and Co-Executive Director, Africa Frontline First
Dr Matshidiso Moeti
Regional Director for Africa, World Health Organization
Ms Adda Faye (virtual)
Chief Financial Officer, Global Fund
Ms Gwen Mwaba
Director & Global Head, Trade Finance, Afreximbank
11:00 – 12:30
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Special Ministerial Session: Transformative Leadership for Health in Africa
13:30 – 15:00
Banquet Hall 2, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 2A: Strengthening End to End Research, Development and Manufacturing Capacity and Capabilities
Confirmed speakers:
Dr Kayla Laserson
Director, Global Health Center (GHC), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mr Adriaan Kruger
Co-Founder and CEO, NuvoteQ
Dr Tigistu Adamu Ashengo
Chief Medical Officer, Jhpiego
Dr Bernhards Ogutu
Chief Research Officer, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
Dr Thomas Nyirenda
Strategic Partnerships & Capacity Development Manager, The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)
Dr Simon Agwale
CEO, Innovative Biotech
Ms Akhona Tshangela
Programme Coordinator for Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM), Africa CDC
13:30 – 15:00
Banquet Hall 3, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 2B: Strengthening supply chains through trade policies
Mr Johnpaul Omollo
Africa Regional Lead for R&D Policy and Advocacy, PATH
Dr Mustaqeem de Gama
Head of Legal IP and Risk Management, Afrigen
Hon Dr Michel Sidibé
African Union Special Envoy, African Medicines Agency (AMA)
Ms Chimwemwe Chamdimba
Programme Head, African Medicines Regulation Harmonization , African Union Development Agency-NEPAD
Prof Charles Wiysonge
Regional Adviser for Immunisation and Team Lead for the Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Programme, WHO AFRO
Mrs Delese Mimi Darko
CEO, Ghana Food & Drugs Authority (FDA) and African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization (AMRH) Steering Committee Member, AUDA-NEPAD
13:30 – 15:00
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 6A: Developing digital health workforce
Confirmed speakers:
Ms Valentine Dushimiyimana
Ag. Strategic information specialist, Research Innovation and Data Science Division, Rwanda Biomedical Centre
Ms Nelly Wakaba Ale
Head of Health Ecosystems, Mastercard Foundation
Mr Fred Swaniker (virtual)
Founder, African Leadership University and African Leadership Group
Dr Esperance Luvindao
Health Advocate
Dr Egbe Osifo-Dawodu
Founding Partner, Anadach Group
Ms Abimbola Adebakin
Founder and CEO, Advantage Health Africa
Mr Jean Philbert Nsengimana
Chief Digital Advisor, Africa CDC
13:30 – 15:00
Banquet Hall 1, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 6B: Unleashing digital innovations
Dr Justin M. Maeda
Ag. Head of Division, Management and Administration, Africa CDC
Ms Sharon Batamuriza
Program Director, Bridge for Billions
Mr Remi Adeseun
Global Director, Salient Advisory
Ms Caroline Mbindyo
Chief Executive Officer, Amref Health Innovation, Amref Health Africa
Ms Ngasuma Kanyeka
Doctoral Candidate, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Ms Abimbola Adebakin
Founder and CEO, Advantage Health Africa
13:30 – 15:00
Main Hall, Old Wing
Parallel Session: Track 9A: Youth Mental Health in Africa
Confirmed speakers
Ms Célestine Tsondo
Chief Operations Office, Bluemind Foundation
Prof Patrick McGorry
Professor, Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne
Mr Ibraheem Sanusi
Head, Project, Strengthening Crisis and Pandemic Response in Africa
Ms Zipporah Iregi
Registered Nurse and Future league leader, Intrahealth International and African Union Bingwa Initiative
Ms Aviwe Funani
Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer, United for Global Mental Health
Ms Fatima-Zahra Ma-el-ainin
Commissioner, The Lancet
Ms Rebecca Cherop
Founder and Board Member, The Semicolon Nation, Africa CDC Youth Advisory Team for Health
Dr Naeem Dalal
Youth Mental Health Expert, Zambia National Public Health Institute
13:30 – 15:00
Room 1, Old Wing
Parallel Session: Track 9B: Multi-sectoral action on NCDs, injuries and mental health
Confirmed speakers:
Prof Julie Makani (virtual)
Principal Investigator, Sickle Cell Programme, Principal Investigator, SickleInAfrica Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC), Provost Visiting Professor, Imperial College London, SickleInAfrica Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC)
Ms Bupe Sinkala
Community Health Worker, mothers2mothers Zambia
Dr Mary Nyamongo
Founder, Director & Technical Advisor, African Institute for Health & Development (AIHD)
Dr Adelard Kakunze
Program Lead, Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) Injuries and Mental Health, Africa CDC
Prof Yap Boum II
Executive Director, Institut Pasteur de Bangui
Prof Wilbroad Mutale
Professor of Public Health, University of Zambia
15:15 – 16:30
Abstract Sessions
Track 1 Session 1 | Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
- Dr Amadou Kone, University Clinical Research Center (UCRC), University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies of Bamako (USTTB)
- Miss Etame Naomi-Karell, Chantal BIYA International Reference Centre
- Ms Alice Tarus, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
- Ms Nosihle Msomi, National Institute for Communicable Diseases
- Prof Hypolite Muhindo, University of Kinshasa
- Mr Molimbou Evariste, Chantal BIYA International Reference Centre
Track 2 Session 1 | Main Hall, Old Wing
- Usman Lawal Shehu, Africa CDC
- Mr Rishabh Jhol, Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
- Abha Patil, PATH
- Dr Alex Asamoah Ankomah, Policy Cures Research
- Joseph Mukoko, USAID Management Sciences for Health (MTaPS)
- Prof Amany El-Sharif, Pan African University
Track 3 Session 1 | Banquet Hall I, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
- Dr Kassoum Kayentao, Muso
- Dr Costase Ndayishimiye, Jagiellonian University Medical College
- Ahmed Tahir, Jig-Jiga University
- Khalid Ibrahim, Aidsfonds
- Dr Ahlem Silini, Directorate General of Military Health, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunisia
- Olukemi Babalola, University of the Witwatersrand
Track 4 Session 1 | Room 3, Old Wing
- Dr Reagan Wamajii, Malaria Consortium
- Mr Adetola Adefarrell Adewumi, Direct Consulting and Logistics
- Ms Justine Bagirisano, University of Rwanda
- Ms Bezawit Dangne Bezabih, Population Services International (PSI)
- Ms Neema Charles Magoti, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College
- Jean Claude Nibaruta, Hassan First University of Settat
Track 5 Session 1 | Room 2, Old Wing
- Ms Alba Méndez-Brito, Robert Koch Institute (RKI)
- Ms Mutesi Christine Fortunate Rebecca, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
- Mr Zibusiso M. Masuku, South Africa National Institute for Communicable Diseases; Regional Centre of Excellence for the Southern Africa Region
- Dr Abeer Elsayed Abdelaziz, Egypt Ministry of Health
- Dr Adunola Abosede Oyegoke, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
- Mr Lizeka Tandwa, University of the Witwatersrand
Track 6 Session 1 | Room 1, Old Wing
- Ms Phumzile Zondo, Health Information Systems Program – South Africa (HISP-SA)
- Mr Abbas Wandella, D-tree
- Dr. Elzier Mavume Mangunyane, Fundação Aurum Mozambique
- Nasser Diallo, Clinic+O
- Michael Ochola, African Population Health and Research Center (APHRC)
- Marie-Chantal Umuhoza, USAID Action HIV Project
Track 7 Session 1 | Boardroom 2, Old Wing
- Mr Chibuike Alagboso, Nigeria Health Watch
- Seyni Mbaye, University Cheikh Anta Diop
- Mr Rayson Monze Muleya, USAID DISCOVER Health (JSI)
- Oluwatosin Arogundade, Direct Consulting and Logistics
- Nadia Kheriji, Pasteur Institute of Tunis (IPT)
- Dr Dan Kajungu, Makerere University Centre for Health and Population Research (MUCHAP)
Track 8 Session 1 | Banquet Hall 2, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
- Dr Yacouba Kone, Mali, Direction générale de la sante et de l’Hygiene publique
- Claujeans Chastel Mfoutou Mapanguy, Congo, Université Marien Ngouabi
- Dr Joseph C. Hokororo, Tanzania, United Republic of, Ministry of Health, Tanzania
- Dr Namubiru Saudah Kizito, Uganda, Uganda National Institute of Public Health
- Dr Kizito Kayumba, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Central Africa Regional Coordination Centre (Central Africa RCC)
- Marcel Tapsou Baina, Institut Pasteur de Côte d’Ivoire
Track 9 Session 1 | Banquet Hall 3, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
- Simeão Jeque Tivane, Instituto Nacional de Saúde
- Angele Pondy, Mother and Child Chantal Biya Foundation
- Ms Anikie Mathoma, University of Kwazulu Natal
- Miracle Adesina, Slum and Rural Health Initiative
- Jean-Pierre Fina Lubaki, University of the Witwatersrand
- Ms Joreen P Povia, Mulungushi University
17:00 – 18:30
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Plenary: Track 8: Combating Infectious Diseases, NTDs and Antimicrobial Resistance in Africa
Prof Charles Wiysonge
Regional Adviser for Immunisation and Team Lead for the Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Programme, WHO AFRO
Dr Thomas Nyirenda
Strategic Partnerships & Capacity Development Manager, The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)
Prof Marc Mendelson
Head of Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Cape Town
Prof Rose Leke
Emeritus Professor, University of Yaounde 1
Ms Carol Ruffell
Southern Africa Director, DNDi and GARDP
Dr Yenew Kebede Tebeje
Ag. Head of Division, Surveillance and Disease Intelligence, Africa CDC
Dr John Amuasi
Executive Director, African Research Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (ARNTD)
Prof Francisca Mutapi
Professor of Global Health Infection and Immunity, The University of Edinburgh
Dr Richard Mihigo
Director, COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery, Coordination & Integration -COVAX, Gavi
18:30 – 21:00
Networking Dinner
07:00 – 09:00
Side Events
09:00 – 10:30
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Plenary: Track 4: For Women by Women: Access to adequate healthcare for young girls and women in Africa
Confirmed speakers:
Dr Ebere Okereke
Chief Executive Officer, Africa Public Health Foundation (APHF)
Dr Ana Baptista
Senior Project Director, Jhpiego
Prof Agnes Binagwaho
Former Vice Chancellor, University of Global Health Equity
Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng
Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health, United Nations
Ms Vanessa Chisakula
Spoken Word Artist
Prof Catherine Burns
Associate Professor of Medical History, WITS
Dr Abdulaziz Mohammed
Head, Division of Disease Control and Prevention, Africa CDC
Ms Chido Mpemba (virtual)
Youth Envoy, African Union Commission (AUC)
Ms Kerigo Odada
Legal Consultant, Researcher and SRHR Advocate, University of Pretoria
Prof Nkandu Luo
Microbiolologist, Politician and Former Minister, Government of Zambia
Dr Magda Robalo
President and Co-Founder, Institute for Global Health & Development
Dr Matshidiso Moeti
Regional Director for Africa, World Health Organization
09:00 – 10:30
Main Hall, Old Wing
Plenary: Track 5: Safeguarding Africa’s Health Security: health emergencies, biosecurity, climate change, and multi-sectoral response mechanisms
Confirmed speakers:
Ms Eloise Todd
Executive Director; Co-Founder, Pandemic Action Network
Ms Sara Hersey
Director, Collaborative Intelligence, WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence
Ms Desta Lakew
Group Director of Partnerships and External Affairs, Amref Health Africa
Dr Talkmore Maruta
Acting Director of Programs, African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ALSM)
Dr Eduardo Samo
Director General, National Institute of Health, Ministry of Health, Mozambique
Hon Dr Austin Demby
Minister of Health, Sierra Leone
Prof Roma Chilengi
Director General and Presidential Advisor on Health, Zambia National Public Health Institute
Dr Githinji Gitahi
Group CEO, Amref Health Africa
11:00 – 12:30
Main Hall, Old Wing
Plenary: Track 6: Transforming Health in Africa through Digital Innovation
Confirmed speakers:
Dr Egbe Osifo-Dawodu
Founding Partner, Anadach Group
Prof Mosa Moshabela
Deputy-Vice Chancellor of Research & Innovation, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Ms Abimbola Adebakin
Founder and CEO, Advantage Health Africa
Hon Sylvia Masebo
Minister of Health, MOH Zambia
Dr Wasunna Owino
Country Director, PharmAccess Foundation
Prof Manal Hamdy El-Sayed
Professor of Pediatrics and President, Ain Shams University and the Society on Liver Disease in Africa
Mr Symerre Grey-Johnson
Director Human Capital & Institutional Development, AUDA-NEPAD
Dr Edem Adzogenu
Senior Innovation Advisor, African Union / Afrochampions
11:00 – 12:30
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Plenary: Track 7: Whole-of-society – the Power of Engaging Civil Society, the Private Sector and Local Philanthropy
Confirmed speakers:
Ms Julie Gichuru
Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer, Mastercard Foundation
Dr Amit Thakker
Executive Chairman, Africa Health Business
Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma
Deputy Director General, Africa CDC
Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe
Cofounder & CEO, Motsepe Foundation, Motsepe Foundation
Ms Wadzanayi Muchenje
Director, Africa Regional Office and Health Initiatives, The Rockefeller Foundation
Ms Kedest Tesfagiorgis (video remarks)
Deputy Director, Global Partnerships & Grand Challenges, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Prof Nicki Tiffin
Professor & Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellow, University of Western Cape
Prof Collen Masimirembwa
Professor, Foundation President and Chief Scientific Officer, African Institute of Biomedical Science and Teachnology (AiBST)
Dr Imane Kendili (virtual)
President, African Global Health
Dr Souhail Alouini
Health Governance Expert. Pediatric surgeon, European Trauma Course Organisation (ETP)
Ms Claudia Shilumani
Vice President, Partnerships & Impact, VillageReach
Dr Githinji Gitahi
Group CEO, Amref Health Africa
13:30 – 15:00
Main Hall, Old Wing
Parallel Session: Track 1A: Who pays? Domestic resources as an anchor to resilient and sustainable financing for frontline defense mechanisms
Dr Ngashi Ngongo
Chief of Staff and Head of Executive, Africa CDC
Ms Sara Hersey
Director, Collaborative Intelligence, WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence
Mr Saurabh Sinha
Chief, Social Policy Section, Gender, Poverty and Social Policy Division, UNECA
Prof Jaâfar Heikel
President of the Center for Analysis and Studies in Epidemiology and Health system (CASEH)
Dr Justice Nonvignon
Ag. Head of Health Economics Programme, Africa CDC
Prof Placide Mbala
Virologist, Head of Epidemiology and Global Health Department, Institut National de la Recherche Biomédicale
13:30 – 15:00
Room 1, Old Wing
Parallel Session: Track 1B: Impact of innovative financing approaches that leverage pandemic preparedness funding as a lever to strengthen health systems
Dr Stavros Nicolaou
Group Senior Executive, Strategic Trade, Aspen Pharma Group
Mr Nan Chen
Co-Executive Director, Africa Frontline First
Ms Priya Basu (virtual)
Executive Head the Pandemic Fund Secretariat, World Bank Group
Ms Prossy Muyingo
Community Health Worker
Mr Jules Souleymane Gaye
Burkina Faso Country Lead, Living Goods and BIRCH implementor
Mr Eric D'Ortenzio
Head, Department of Strategy and Partnerships, ANRS, Maladies infectieuses émergentes
Mr Robert Agyarko
Lead Advisor, Outbreaks and Epidemic, African Risk Capacity
Dr Angela Gichaga
Founder and President, Financing Alliance for Health and Co-Executive Director, Africa Frontline First
13:30 – 15:00
Banquet Hall 2, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 3A: Accelerating UHC through innovation (financing, delivery modes, and digital solutions)
Confirmed speakers:
Dr Richard Gakuba
Program Director, Commons Project Foundation Africa
Dr Anne Musuva
Regional Director, East & Southern Africa, Thinkwell
Ms Lieke van de Wiel
Deputy Regional Director, East & Southern Africa, UNICEF
Ms Eva Mwai
Director, North Star Alliance
Mr David Marlow
CEO (interim), GAVI
Dr Richard Chivaka
Founder & CEO, Spark Health Africa
Dr Ngozi Erondu-Manyonganise
Technical Director, Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE)
13:30 – 15:00
Banquet Hall 3, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 3B: Leadership and Public-Private Partnerships to improve health equity
Confirmed speakers:
Dr Justin M. Maeda
Ag. Head of Division, Management and Administration, Africa CDC
Ms Jane Karonga
Lead, AfCFTA Anchored Pharma Initiative
Dr Brenda Asiimwe Kateera
Country Director, Clinton Health Access Initiative
Dr Babatunde Omilola
Head of Public Health, Security and Human Development Division, African Development Bank
Mr Tseganeh Amsalu Guracha
Senior Health Specialist, Health, Nutrition and Population Global Practice, World Bank
Mr Greg Perry
Assistant Director General, IFPMA
Dr Esperança Sevene
Associate Professor, Universidade Eduardo Mondlane
Prof Dhally Menda
Health Systems Management Specialist, Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ)
Dr Alex Lwando
Director, National Health Insurance Management Authority
Hon Dr Austin Demby
Minister of Health, Sierra Leone
Dr Mwansa Ketty Lubeya
Lecturer & Researcher, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Specialist, University of Zambia
13:30 – 15:00
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 8A: Diagnostics: Challenges and opportunities of adoption of newer technologies
Confirmed speakers:
Mr Bartlomiej Kurcz
Deputy Head of Policy & Coordination Unit, European Commission
Prof Rose Leke
Professor Emeritus, University of Yaoundé
Prof Mosa Moshabela
Deputy-Vice Chancellor of Research & Innovation, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Dr Christine Manyando
Head of Public Health Department, Tropical Diseases Research Centre
Dr Emmanuel Agogo
Director Pandemic Threats, FIND
Prof Francisca Mutapi
Professor of Global Health Infection and Immunity, The University of Edinburgh
13:30 – 15:00
Banquet Hall 1, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 8B: Drugs: Progress towards Infectious Disease Elimination with drugs including combating AMR
Confirmed speakers:
Ms Michelle Nderu
Project Officer, The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)
Ms Chimwemwe Chamdimba
Programme Head, African Medicines Regulation Harmonization , African Union Development Agency-NEPAD
Dr Evelyn Gitau
Director of Research Capacity Strengthening, Africa Population and Health Research Centre
Dr Yewande Alimi
AMR and One Health Unit Lead, Africa CDC
Prof Samuel Kariuki
Eastern Africa Director, DNDi
Dr Oluoma Agiri
Research Analyst, One Health Trust
16:00 – 18:00
Side Events
19:00 – 21:00
Side Events
07:00 – 09:00
Side Events
Africa CDC: Lessons and Action for a Trans Fat Free Africa
November 30, 2023
Clean Air Fund: From Pollution to Solutions in Africa’s Cities
November 30, 2023
09:00 – 10:30
Main Hall, Old Wing
Plenary: Track 2: Fostering African-led Innovation: Advancing Local Production in Vaccines, Diagnostics and Therapeutics
Confirmed speakers:
Prof Charles Wiysonge
Regional Adviser for Immunisation and Team Lead for the Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Programme, WHO AFRO
Ms Heidy Rombouts
Belgian Director General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid at the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Belgian Director General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid at the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Dr Joseph Kayaya
Country Project Director, PATH
Prof Abderrahmane Maaroufi
Director, Institut Pasteur Maroc (National Public Health Institute)
Dr Kassoum Kayentao
Epidemiologist, University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies in Bamako
Dr Frederik Kristensen
Deputy CEO, CEPI
Mr Dennis Choguya
Sales Director, Varichem Limited
Dr Adamu Isah
Director, Medical and Health Services, African Union
Prof Petro Terblanche
CEO, Afrigen
Ms Nardos Bekele-Thomas (virtual)
CEO, African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)
Ms Akhona Tshangela
Programme Coordinator for Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM), Africa CDC
H.E. Dr Jean Kaseya
Director General, Africa CDC
Ms Shingai Machingaidze
Ag. Chief Science Officer, Senior Science Officer, Africa CDC
09:00 – 10:30
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Plenary: Track 9: Unmasking the Silent Epidemics: NCDs, Mental Health and Injuries
Confirmed speakers:
Prof Julio Rakotonirina
Director for Health and Humanitarian Affairs, African Union Commission
Dr Mary Nyamongo
Founder, Director & Technical Advisor, African Institute for Health & Development (AIHD)
Prof Kaushik Ramaiya
CEO, Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital
H.E. Amb Minata Samaté Cessouma
Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, African Union Commission
Dr Catherine Karekezi
Technical Advisor & Medical Director, NCD Alliance Kenya & Kenya Diabetes Management
Dr Naeem Dalal
Youth Mental Health Expert, Zambia National Public Health Institute
Dr Dixon Chibanda
Psychiatrist, Founder and CEO, The Friendship Bench
Prof Wilbroad Mutale
Professor of Public Health, University of Zambia
Dr Abdulaziz Mohammed
Head, Division of Disease Control and Prevention, Africa CDC
11:00 – 12:15
Abstract Sessions
Track 1 Session 2 | Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
- Dr Ahmed Tijani Abubakar, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Northern Africa Regional Collaborating Centre (Northern Africa RCC)
- Mr Michael Muhoozi, Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation
- Dr Raymond Hamoonga, Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI)
- Ngonda Saasa, University of Zambia
- Dr Anise Happi, African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious DIesases (ACEGID)
- Tsepo Tsekoa, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Track 2 Session 2 | Main Hall, Old Wing
- M. Maïdadi Foudi Martin, Research on Emerging and Re-Emerging Disease (CREMER)
- Dr Caroline C Chisenga, Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
- Prof Manal Mohamed Elsayed Ahmed, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre of Egypt
- June Cheptoo Serem, University of Pretoria
- Mr Felix Kwame Zoiku, University of Ghana
- Mr Steve Diafouka Kietela, Fondation Congolaise pour la Recherche Médicale (FCRM)
Track 3 Session 2 | Banquet Hall 1, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
- Ms Kami F. Rosine, University of Dschang
- Dr Inonge Milupi, University of Zambia
- Mr Atusaye Joaquim Simbeye, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
- M. Arnaud Wilfried Mensanh Padonou, Hubert Koutoukou Maga National University Hospital Center (CNHU-HKM)
- Dr. Désiré Dabla, Integrate Health
- Dr Abdullahi Malin, Somalia Federal Ministry of Health
Track 4 Session 2 | Room 3, Old Wing
- Ann-Beth Nygaard Møller, University of Gothenburg
- Cécile Nama Mwengu, École de Santé Publique de l’Université de Lubumbashi
- Dr Satouro Arsene Some, Centre MURAZ research centre / National Public Health Institute of Burkina Faso
- Mr Solomon Inalegwu Onah, National Primary Health Care Development Agency
- Ms. Nang’andu Chizyuka, Clinton Health Access Initiative
- Dr. Muhumuza Umar, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Bingwa Initiative
Track 5 Session 2 | Room 2, Old Wing
- Dr Mary Onsarigo, Kenyan National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation
- Mr Festus Hakaala, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of Namibia
- Ms Sheila Mwebaze, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre (Eastern Africa RCC)
- Nakame Rose Mary, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre (Eastern Africa RCC)
- Dr Musole Chipoya, Zambia National Public Health Institute
- Ms Brenda N. Simbwa, Uganda National Institute for Public Health
Track 6 Session 2 | Room 1, Old Wing
- Musa Abba Mohammed, PharmAccess Foundation
- Dr Abiola Alege, Society For Family Health, Lagos
- Dr Sydney Presley Kaweme, Zambia Ministry of Health
- Mr Timothy Henry Tchereni, Clinton Health Access Initiative
- Julie Doherty, Akros
- Mapoloko Theresia Moholoholo, University of Zambia School of Medicine
Track 7 Session 2 | Boardroom 2, Old Wing
- Dr Jean Luc Razafindrakoto Hajanihaina, Jhpiego (USAID Momentum)
- Dr Avis Anya Nowbuth, Pan-African Organisation for Health Education and Research (POHER) and Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU)
- Ms Naomi Ngaruiya, Kenya Red Cross Society
- Justina Phiri-Mthoniswa, John Snow Health and USAID Zambia Accessible Markets for Health (ZAM-Health) Project
- Dr Hery Harimanitra Andriamanjato, Jhpiego Madagascar (USAID MOMENTUM)
- Ms Husna Ma’ab Baffa, KNCV Nigeria
Track 8 Session 2 | Banquet Hall 2, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
- Dr Andre N.H. Bulabula, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
- Dr Evelyn Wesangula, East Central and Southern Africa Health Community
- Hamufare Dumisani Mugauri, University of Zimbabwe
- Mr Papa Fall, Gaston Berger University of Senegal
- Melissa Nkeng Asongha, Forzi Institute
- Aude Christelle Ka’e, Chantal BIYA International Reference centre for Research on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Management (CIRCB)
Track 9 Session 2 | Banquet Hall 3, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
- Dr Gladwell Gathecha, Kenya Ministry of Health
- Dr Sylvain H. Woromogo, University of Bangui
- Dr Imene Mlouki, University of Monastir
- Mr Charles Mwanje, Jhpiego
- Zethu Msibi-Mamba, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
- Dr Awoke Misganaw, Ethiopian Public Health Institute
13:30 – 15:00
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 4A: Shifting power and advancing gender equity: who listens to women and girls?
Confirmed speakers:
HE Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu (virtual)
Pediatrician, Global Cancer Advocate, Founder, Medicaid Cancer Foundation
Dr Ebere Okereke
Chief Executive Officer, Africa Public Health Foundation (APHF)
Ms Forest Hill
Spoken Word Artist
Dr Ana Baptista
Senior Project Director, Jhpiego
Ms Lydia Saloucou Zoungrana
President, Pathfinder
Ms Vivianne Ihekweazu
Managing Director, Nigeria Health Watch
Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng
Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health, United Nations
13:30 – 15:00
Banquet Hall 1, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 4B: Self-care strategies for comprehensive SRHR – contraception, safe abortion, menopause, safe sex, information
Confirmed speakers:
Ms Goodness Odey
SRHR Advocate and Researcher
Ms Saidy Brown
HIV/AIDS Activist
Prof Agnes Binagwaho
Former Vice Chancellor, University of Global Health Equity
Ms Kerigo Odada
Legal Consultant, Researcher and SRHR Advocate, University of Pretoria
Dr Magda Robalo
President and Co-Founder, Institute for Global Health & Development
13:30 – 15:00
Main Hall, Old Wing
Parallel Session: Track 5A: Fostering collective vision and actions for climate-resilient health systems in Africa
Confirmed speakers:
Dr Simon Antara
Director AFENET, Representative of Regional Health Organizations
Ms Renee Ngamau (virtual)
Chairperson and Global Board Director, Amnesty International Kenya & Amnesty International
Mr Steve Kisakye
Director and Head of Dalberg Implement, Dalberg
Prof Philip Baba Adongo
Head, Department of Social and Behavioural Science, School of Public Health, University of Ghana
Mr Mazen Malkawi (virtual)
Regional Advisor, Environmental Health, WHO-EMRO
Dr Bernard Haifiku
Council Chair, Africa Public Health Foundation (APHF)
Dr Yewande Alimi
AMR and One Health Unit Lead, Africa CDC
13:30 – 15:00
Room 1, Old Wing
Parallel Session: Track 5B: Strengthening Multi-sectoral response and Governance to efficiently manage public health threats
Confirmed speakers:
Ms Carol Milambo-Mufana
Workforce Development Advisor, United Kingdom Health Security Agency
Ms Jackline Kiarie
Regional Programme Manager – Global Health Security Unit, Amref Health Africa
Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma
Deputy Director General, Africa CDC
Prof Roma Chilengi
Director General and Presidential Advisor on Health, Zambia National Public Health Institute
Dr Raji Tajudeen
Head of Division, Public Health Institutes & Research, Africa CDC
Prof Francine Ntoumi
Founder, Chair and Executive Director, Institute of Tropical Medicine, University of Tübingen / Fondation Congolaise pour la Recherche Medicale (FCRM)
Dr Mazyanga Liwewe Mazaba
Director, Public Health Policy, Diplomacy and Communication, Zambia National Public Health Institute
13:30 – 15:00
Banquet Hall 2, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 7A: Leveraging the Power of Partnerships with African philanthropy, Diaspora, Private-Public Sectors to Create Sustainable Impact
Confirmed speakers:
Mr Gerald Chirinda
Founder and CEO, Future Africa Investments Limited
Ms Shiphra Chisha
Director of Programs, Graça Machel Trust
Ms Sicily K. Kariuki
CEO & Founder, Re-Imagine Impact Associates Limited
Dr Noel Chisaka
Senior Health Specialist, World Bank
Mr Theo Chiviru
Director of Advocacy & Partnerships, VillageReach
Dr Otto Chabikuli
Director, East and Southern Africa, FHI360
Ms Claudia Shilumani
Vice President, Partnerships & Impact, VillageReach
13:30 – 15:00
Banquet Hall 3, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 7B: Investing in local solutions to strengthen health systems in Africa
Confirmed speakers
Mr George Momanyi
Partnerships Lead, Africa CDC
Dr Daniella Munene
Head of External Affairs, Africa Health Business
Dr Benjamin Djoudalbaye
Head of Division of Policy, Health Diplomacy and Communication, Africa CDC
Dr Russell Rensburg
Director, Rural Health Advocacy Project (RHAP)
Dr Nicole Spieker
Chief Executive Officer, PharmAccess Foundation
Dr Hakiba Solange
Chief of Party, USAID-Rwanda Integrated Health Systems Activity (USAID-RIHSA)
Dr Solomon Zewdu
Senior Executive Resident for Strategy, Planning and Programming, Mastercard Foundation
Dr Amit Thakker
Executive Chairman, Africa Health Business
15:30 – 17:00
Banquet Hall 2, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Plenary: Track 3: Delivering Universal Health Coverage in Africa – Strengthened and Equitable Health Systems
Confirmed speakers:
Dr James Matthew Guwani
Special Advisor, Community Health Programme, UNAIDS
Dr Ahmed Al Mandhari (video remarks)
WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean
Dr Paul Ngwakum
Regional Health Adviser, UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa
Dr Mwansa Ketty Lubeya
Lecturer & Researcher, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Specialist, University of Zambia
Mr Cheikh Oumar Seydi (video remarks)
Director, Africa, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Prof Nicolas Meda
Professor and Epidemiologist, Department of Public Health, University of Ouagadougou
Dr Raji Tajudeen
Head of Division, Public Health Institutes & Research, Africa CDC
Dr Shakira Choonara
Technical Specialist, WHO & UNFPA Portal on SRHR & UHC, WHO
Mme Winnie Byanyima (video remarks)
Executive Director, UNAIDS
Dr Lu Wei Pearson
Associate Director, Maternal and Newborn Child Health, UNICEF (New York)
Dr Justice Nonvignon
Ag. Head of Health Economics Programme, Africa CDC
Dr Landry Tsague
Senior Health Adviser, UNICEF office to AU & UNECA
Dr Krishna Udayakumar
Founding Director, Duke Global Health Innovation Center, Duke University
Prof Maha El Rabbat (virtual)
Former Minister of Health and Population of Egypt and Professor of Public Health, Cairo University
17:00 – 18:00
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Closing & Awards Ceremony
- 02 Nov Virtual Programme
- 27 Nov 27 November
- 28 Nov 28 November
- 29 Nov 29 November
- 30 Nov 30 November
09:00 - 18:00
22 November - Virtual Abstract Presentations
Register for free: https://bit.ly/CPHIA2023virtualabstracts
Join us for the CPHIA 2023 Virtual Abstracts Programme, a free event showcasing groundbreaking research from across the African continent.
Taking place on 22 November 2023, from 9:00 to 18:00 CAT [7:00 - 16:00 UTC], this virtual event offers a unique opportunity to engage with up-and-coming researchers and discover new insights in public health.
Register now to attend these informative sessions and explore research across all nine conference tracks:
- Track 1: Pandemic Preparedness and Resilient Financing Mechanisms for Africa
- Track 2: Fostering African-led Innovation: Advancing Local Production in Vaccines, Diagnostics and Therapeutics
- Track 3: Delivering Universal Health Coverage in Africa – Strengthened and Equitable Health Systems
- Track 4: For Women by Women: Access to adequate healthcare for young girls and women in Africa
- Track 5: Safeguarding Africa’s Health Security: health emergencies, biosecurity, climate change, and multi-sectoral response mechanisms
- Track 6: Transforming Health in Africa through Digital Innovation
- Track 7: Whole-of-society – the Power of Engaging Civil Society, the Private Sector and Local Philanthropy
- Track 8: Combating Infectious Diseases, NTDs and Antimicrobial Resistance in Africa
- Track 9: Unmasking the Silent Epidemics: NCDs, Mental Health and Injuries
For more information about the virtual abstracts programme, please visit the registration page: https://bit.ly/CPHIA2023virtualabstracts
22-24 November - Virtual Side Events
22 NOVEMBER
09:00 - 11:00
Side Events
12:00 - 14:00
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Opening Ceremony
15:00 - 17:00
Side Events
18:00 - 20:00
Side Events
Future of Global Health Initiatives: The Future We Want to See
November 27, 2023
Roche: Changing the face of Breast Cancer in Africa
November 27, 2023
UNICEF: Strengthening the Financing of the Primary Health Care in Africa
November 27, 2023
09:00 - 10:30
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Plenary: Track 1: Pandemic Preparedness and Resilient Financing Mechanisms for Africa
Confirmed speakers:
H.E. Dr Jean Kaseya
Director General, Africa CDC
Dr Richard Mihigo
Director, COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery, Coordination & Integration -COVAX, Gavi
Dr Merawi Aragaw Tegegne
Head of Surveillance and Disease Intelligence, Africa CDC
Dr Pascale Ondoa
Director of Science and New Initiatives, African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM)
Hon Dr Sabin Nsanzimana
Minister of Health, Government of Rwanda
Prof Placide Mbala
Virologist, Head of Epidemiology and Global Health Department, Institut National de la Recherche Biomédicale
Dr Angela Gichaga
Founder and President, Financing Alliance for Health and Co-Executive Director, Africa Frontline First
Dr Matshidiso Moeti
Regional Director for Africa, World Health Organization
Ms Adda Faye (virtual)
Chief Financial Officer, Global Fund
Ms Gwen Mwaba
Director & Global Head, Trade Finance, Afreximbank
11:00 - 12:30
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Special Ministerial Session: Transformative Leadership for Health in Africa
13:30 - 15:00
Banquet Hall 2, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 2A: Strengthening End to End Research, Development and Manufacturing Capacity and Capabilities
Confirmed speakers:
Dr Kayla Laserson
Director, Global Health Center (GHC), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mr Adriaan Kruger
Co-Founder and CEO, NuvoteQ
Dr Tigistu Adamu Ashengo
Chief Medical Officer, Jhpiego
Dr Bernhards Ogutu
Chief Research Officer, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
Dr Thomas Nyirenda
Strategic Partnerships & Capacity Development Manager, The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)
Dr Simon Agwale
CEO, Innovative Biotech
Ms Akhona Tshangela
Programme Coordinator for Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM), Africa CDC
13:30 - 15:00
Banquet Hall 3, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 2B: Strengthening supply chains through trade policies
Mr Johnpaul Omollo
Africa Regional Lead for R&D Policy and Advocacy, PATH
Dr Mustaqeem de Gama
Head of Legal IP and Risk Management, Afrigen
Hon Dr Michel Sidibé
African Union Special Envoy, African Medicines Agency (AMA)
Ms Chimwemwe Chamdimba
Programme Head, African Medicines Regulation Harmonization , African Union Development Agency-NEPAD
Prof Charles Wiysonge
Regional Adviser for Immunisation and Team Lead for the Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Programme, WHO AFRO
Mrs Delese Mimi Darko
CEO, Ghana Food & Drugs Authority (FDA) and African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization (AMRH) Steering Committee Member, AUDA-NEPAD
13:30 - 15:00
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 6A: Developing digital health workforce
Confirmed speakers:
Ms Valentine Dushimiyimana
Ag. Strategic information specialist, Research Innovation and Data Science Division, Rwanda Biomedical Centre
Ms Nelly Wakaba Ale
Head of Health Ecosystems, Mastercard Foundation
Mr Fred Swaniker (virtual)
Founder, African Leadership University and African Leadership Group
Dr Esperance Luvindao
Health Advocate
Dr Egbe Osifo-Dawodu
Founding Partner, Anadach Group
Ms Abimbola Adebakin
Founder and CEO, Advantage Health Africa
Mr Jean Philbert Nsengimana
Chief Digital Advisor, Africa CDC
13:30 - 15:00
Banquet Hall 1, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 6B: Unleashing digital innovations
Dr Justin M. Maeda
Ag. Head of Division, Management and Administration, Africa CDC
Ms Sharon Batamuriza
Program Director, Bridge for Billions
Mr Remi Adeseun
Global Director, Salient Advisory
Ms Caroline Mbindyo
Chief Executive Officer, Amref Health Innovation, Amref Health Africa
Ms Ngasuma Kanyeka
Doctoral Candidate, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Ms Abimbola Adebakin
Founder and CEO, Advantage Health Africa
13:30 - 15:00
Main Hall, Old Wing
Parallel Session: Track 9A: Youth Mental Health in Africa
Confirmed speakers
Ms Célestine Tsondo
Chief Operations Office, Bluemind Foundation
Prof Patrick McGorry
Professor, Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne
Mr Ibraheem Sanusi
Head, Project, Strengthening Crisis and Pandemic Response in Africa
Ms Zipporah Iregi
Registered Nurse and Future league leader, Intrahealth International and African Union Bingwa Initiative
Ms Aviwe Funani
Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer, United for Global Mental Health
Ms Fatima-Zahra Ma-el-ainin
Commissioner, The Lancet
Ms Rebecca Cherop
Founder and Board Member, The Semicolon Nation, Africa CDC Youth Advisory Team for Health
Dr Naeem Dalal
Youth Mental Health Expert, Zambia National Public Health Institute
13:30 - 15:00
Room 1, Old Wing
Parallel Session: Track 9B: Multi-sectoral action on NCDs, injuries and mental health
Confirmed speakers:
Prof Julie Makani (virtual)
Principal Investigator, Sickle Cell Programme, Principal Investigator, SickleInAfrica Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC), Provost Visiting Professor, Imperial College London, SickleInAfrica Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC)
Ms Bupe Sinkala
Community Health Worker, mothers2mothers Zambia
Dr Mary Nyamongo
Founder, Director & Technical Advisor, African Institute for Health & Development (AIHD)
Dr Adelard Kakunze
Program Lead, Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) Injuries and Mental Health, Africa CDC
Prof Yap Boum II
Executive Director, Institut Pasteur de Bangui
Prof Wilbroad Mutale
Professor of Public Health, University of Zambia
15:15 - 16:30
Abstract Sessions
Track 1 Session 1 | Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
- Dr Amadou Kone, University Clinical Research Center (UCRC), University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies of Bamako (USTTB)
- Miss Etame Naomi-Karell, Chantal BIYA International Reference Centre
- Ms Alice Tarus, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
- Ms Nosihle Msomi, National Institute for Communicable Diseases
- Prof Hypolite Muhindo, University of Kinshasa
- Mr Molimbou Evariste, Chantal BIYA International Reference Centre
Track 2 Session 1 | Main Hall, Old Wing
- Usman Lawal Shehu, Africa CDC
- Mr Rishabh Jhol, Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
- Abha Patil, PATH
- Dr Alex Asamoah Ankomah, Policy Cures Research
- Joseph Mukoko, USAID Management Sciences for Health (MTaPS)
- Prof Amany El-Sharif, Pan African University
Track 3 Session 1 | Banquet Hall I, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
- Dr Kassoum Kayentao, Muso
- Dr Costase Ndayishimiye, Jagiellonian University Medical College
- Ahmed Tahir, Jig-Jiga University
- Khalid Ibrahim, Aidsfonds
- Dr Ahlem Silini, Directorate General of Military Health, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunisia
- Olukemi Babalola, University of the Witwatersrand
Track 4 Session 1 | Room 3, Old Wing
- Dr Reagan Wamajii, Malaria Consortium
- Mr Adetola Adefarrell Adewumi, Direct Consulting and Logistics
- Ms Justine Bagirisano, University of Rwanda
- Ms Bezawit Dangne Bezabih, Population Services International (PSI)
- Ms Neema Charles Magoti, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College
- Jean Claude Nibaruta, Hassan First University of Settat
Track 5 Session 1 | Room 2, Old Wing
- Ms Alba Méndez-Brito, Robert Koch Institute (RKI)
- Ms Mutesi Christine Fortunate Rebecca, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
- Mr Zibusiso M. Masuku, South Africa National Institute for Communicable Diseases; Regional Centre of Excellence for the Southern Africa Region
- Dr Abeer Elsayed Abdelaziz, Egypt Ministry of Health
- Dr Adunola Abosede Oyegoke, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
- Mr Lizeka Tandwa, University of the Witwatersrand
Track 6 Session 1 | Room 1, Old Wing
- Ms Phumzile Zondo, Health Information Systems Program - South Africa (HISP-SA)
- Mr Abbas Wandella, D-tree
- Dr. Elzier Mavume Mangunyane, Fundação Aurum Mozambique
- Nasser Diallo, Clinic+O
- Michael Ochola, African Population Health and Research Center (APHRC)
- Marie-Chantal Umuhoza, USAID Action HIV Project
Track 7 Session 1 | Boardroom 2, Old Wing
- Mr Chibuike Alagboso, Nigeria Health Watch
- Seyni Mbaye, University Cheikh Anta Diop
- Mr Rayson Monze Muleya, USAID DISCOVER Health (JSI)
- Oluwatosin Arogundade, Direct Consulting and Logistics
- Nadia Kheriji, Pasteur Institute of Tunis (IPT)
- Dr Dan Kajungu, Makerere University Centre for Health and Population Research (MUCHAP)
Track 8 Session 1 | Banquet Hall 2, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
- Dr Yacouba Kone, Mali, Direction générale de la sante et de l'Hygiene publique
- Claujeans Chastel Mfoutou Mapanguy, Congo, Université Marien Ngouabi
- Dr Joseph C. Hokororo, Tanzania, United Republic of, Ministry of Health, Tanzania
- Dr Namubiru Saudah Kizito, Uganda, Uganda National Institute of Public Health
- Dr Kizito Kayumba, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Central Africa Regional Coordination Centre (Central Africa RCC)
- Marcel Tapsou Baina, Institut Pasteur de Côte d'Ivoire
Track 9 Session 1 | Banquet Hall 3, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
- Simeão Jeque Tivane, Instituto Nacional de Saúde
- Angele Pondy, Mother and Child Chantal Biya Foundation
- Ms Anikie Mathoma, University of Kwazulu Natal
- Miracle Adesina, Slum and Rural Health Initiative
- Jean-Pierre Fina Lubaki, University of the Witwatersrand
- Ms Joreen P Povia, Mulungushi University
17:00 - 18:30
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Plenary: Track 8: Combating Infectious Diseases, NTDs and Antimicrobial Resistance in Africa
Prof Charles Wiysonge
Regional Adviser for Immunisation and Team Lead for the Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Programme, WHO AFRO
Dr Thomas Nyirenda
Strategic Partnerships & Capacity Development Manager, The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)
Prof Marc Mendelson
Head of Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Cape Town
Prof Rose Leke
Emeritus Professor, University of Yaounde 1
Ms Carol Ruffell
Southern Africa Director, DNDi and GARDP
Dr Yenew Kebede Tebeje
Ag. Head of Division, Surveillance and Disease Intelligence, Africa CDC
Dr John Amuasi
Executive Director, African Research Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (ARNTD)
Prof Francisca Mutapi
Professor of Global Health Infection and Immunity, The University of Edinburgh
Dr Richard Mihigo
Director, COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery, Coordination & Integration -COVAX, Gavi
18:30 - 21:00
Networking Dinner
07:00 - 09:00
Side Events
09:00 - 10:30
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Plenary: Track 4: For Women by Women: Access to adequate healthcare for young girls and women in Africa
Confirmed speakers:
Dr Ebere Okereke
Chief Executive Officer, Africa Public Health Foundation (APHF)
Dr Ana Baptista
Senior Project Director, Jhpiego
Prof Agnes Binagwaho
Former Vice Chancellor, University of Global Health Equity
Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng
Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health, United Nations
Ms Vanessa Chisakula
Spoken Word Artist
Prof Catherine Burns
Associate Professor of Medical History, WITS
Dr Abdulaziz Mohammed
Head, Division of Disease Control and Prevention, Africa CDC
Ms Chido Mpemba (virtual)
Youth Envoy, African Union Commission (AUC)
Ms Kerigo Odada
Legal Consultant, Researcher and SRHR Advocate, University of Pretoria
Prof Nkandu Luo
Microbiolologist, Politician and Former Minister, Government of Zambia
Dr Magda Robalo
President and Co-Founder, Institute for Global Health & Development
Dr Matshidiso Moeti
Regional Director for Africa, World Health Organization
09:00 - 10:30
Main Hall, Old Wing
Plenary: Track 5: Safeguarding Africa’s Health Security: health emergencies, biosecurity, climate change, and multi-sectoral response mechanisms
Confirmed speakers:
Ms Eloise Todd
Executive Director; Co-Founder, Pandemic Action Network
Ms Sara Hersey
Director, Collaborative Intelligence, WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence
Ms Desta Lakew
Group Director of Partnerships and External Affairs, Amref Health Africa
Dr Talkmore Maruta
Acting Director of Programs, African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ALSM)
Dr Eduardo Samo
Director General, National Institute of Health, Ministry of Health, Mozambique
Hon Dr Austin Demby
Minister of Health, Sierra Leone
Prof Roma Chilengi
Director General and Presidential Advisor on Health, Zambia National Public Health Institute
Dr Githinji Gitahi
Group CEO, Amref Health Africa
11:00 - 12:30
Main Hall, Old Wing
Plenary: Track 6: Transforming Health in Africa through Digital Innovation
Confirmed speakers:
Dr Egbe Osifo-Dawodu
Founding Partner, Anadach Group
Prof Mosa Moshabela
Deputy-Vice Chancellor of Research & Innovation, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Ms Abimbola Adebakin
Founder and CEO, Advantage Health Africa
Hon Sylvia Masebo
Minister of Health, MOH Zambia
Dr Wasunna Owino
Country Director, PharmAccess Foundation
Prof Manal Hamdy El-Sayed
Professor of Pediatrics and President, Ain Shams University and the Society on Liver Disease in Africa
Mr Symerre Grey-Johnson
Director Human Capital & Institutional Development, AUDA-NEPAD
Dr Edem Adzogenu
Senior Innovation Advisor, African Union / Afrochampions
11:00 - 12:30
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Plenary: Track 7: Whole-of-society – the Power of Engaging Civil Society, the Private Sector and Local Philanthropy
Confirmed speakers:
Ms Julie Gichuru
Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer, Mastercard Foundation
Dr Amit Thakker
Executive Chairman, Africa Health Business
Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma
Deputy Director General, Africa CDC
Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe
Cofounder & CEO, Motsepe Foundation, Motsepe Foundation
Ms Wadzanayi Muchenje
Director, Africa Regional Office and Health Initiatives, The Rockefeller Foundation
Ms Kedest Tesfagiorgis (video remarks)
Deputy Director, Global Partnerships & Grand Challenges, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Prof Nicki Tiffin
Professor & Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellow, University of Western Cape
Prof Collen Masimirembwa
Professor, Foundation President and Chief Scientific Officer, African Institute of Biomedical Science and Teachnology (AiBST)
Dr Imane Kendili (virtual)
President, African Global Health
Dr Souhail Alouini
Health Governance Expert. Pediatric surgeon, European Trauma Course Organisation (ETP)
Ms Claudia Shilumani
Vice President, Partnerships & Impact, VillageReach
Dr Githinji Gitahi
Group CEO, Amref Health Africa
13:30 - 15:00
Main Hall, Old Wing
Parallel Session: Track 1A: Who pays? Domestic resources as an anchor to resilient and sustainable financing for frontline defense mechanisms
Dr Ngashi Ngongo
Chief of Staff and Head of Executive, Africa CDC
Ms Sara Hersey
Director, Collaborative Intelligence, WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence
Mr Saurabh Sinha
Chief, Social Policy Section, Gender, Poverty and Social Policy Division, UNECA
Prof Jaâfar Heikel
President of the Center for Analysis and Studies in Epidemiology and Health system (CASEH)
Dr Justice Nonvignon
Ag. Head of Health Economics Programme, Africa CDC
Prof Placide Mbala
Virologist, Head of Epidemiology and Global Health Department, Institut National de la Recherche Biomédicale
13:30 - 15:00
Room 1, Old Wing
Parallel Session: Track 1B: Impact of innovative financing approaches that leverage pandemic preparedness funding as a lever to strengthen health systems
Dr Stavros Nicolaou
Group Senior Executive, Strategic Trade, Aspen Pharma Group
Mr Nan Chen
Co-Executive Director, Africa Frontline First
Ms Priya Basu (virtual)
Executive Head the Pandemic Fund Secretariat, World Bank Group
Ms Prossy Muyingo
Community Health Worker
Mr Jules Souleymane Gaye
Burkina Faso Country Lead, Living Goods and BIRCH implementor
Mr Eric D'Ortenzio
Head, Department of Strategy and Partnerships, ANRS, Maladies infectieuses émergentes
Mr Robert Agyarko
Lead Advisor, Outbreaks and Epidemic, African Risk Capacity
Dr Angela Gichaga
Founder and President, Financing Alliance for Health and Co-Executive Director, Africa Frontline First
13:30 - 15:00
Banquet Hall 2, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 3A: Accelerating UHC through innovation (financing, delivery modes, and digital solutions)
Confirmed speakers:
Dr Richard Gakuba
Program Director, Commons Project Foundation Africa
Dr Anne Musuva
Regional Director, East & Southern Africa, Thinkwell
Ms Lieke van de Wiel
Deputy Regional Director, East & Southern Africa, UNICEF
Ms Eva Mwai
Director, North Star Alliance
Mr David Marlow
CEO (interim), GAVI
Dr Richard Chivaka
Founder & CEO, Spark Health Africa
Dr Ngozi Erondu-Manyonganise
Technical Director, Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE)
13:30 - 15:00
Banquet Hall 3, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 3B: Leadership and Public-Private Partnerships to improve health equity
Confirmed speakers:
Dr Justin M. Maeda
Ag. Head of Division, Management and Administration, Africa CDC
Ms Jane Karonga
Lead, AfCFTA Anchored Pharma Initiative
Dr Brenda Asiimwe Kateera
Country Director, Clinton Health Access Initiative
Dr Babatunde Omilola
Head of Public Health, Security and Human Development Division, African Development Bank
Mr Tseganeh Amsalu Guracha
Senior Health Specialist, Health, Nutrition and Population Global Practice, World Bank
Mr Greg Perry
Assistant Director General, IFPMA
Dr Esperança Sevene
Associate Professor, Universidade Eduardo Mondlane
Prof Dhally Menda
Health Systems Management Specialist, Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ)
Dr Alex Lwando
Director, National Health Insurance Management Authority
Hon Dr Austin Demby
Minister of Health, Sierra Leone
Dr Mwansa Ketty Lubeya
Lecturer & Researcher, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Specialist, University of Zambia
13:30 - 15:00
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 8A: Diagnostics: Challenges and opportunities of adoption of newer technologies
Confirmed speakers:
Mr Bartlomiej Kurcz
Deputy Head of Policy & Coordination Unit, European Commission
Prof Rose Leke
Professor Emeritus, University of Yaoundé
Prof Mosa Moshabela
Deputy-Vice Chancellor of Research & Innovation, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Dr Christine Manyando
Head of Public Health Department, Tropical Diseases Research Centre
Dr Emmanuel Agogo
Director Pandemic Threats, FIND
Prof Francisca Mutapi
Professor of Global Health Infection and Immunity, The University of Edinburgh
13:30 - 15:00
Banquet Hall 1, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 8B: Drugs: Progress towards Infectious Disease Elimination with drugs including combating AMR
Confirmed speakers:
Ms Michelle Nderu
Project Officer, The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)
Ms Chimwemwe Chamdimba
Programme Head, African Medicines Regulation Harmonization , African Union Development Agency-NEPAD
Dr Evelyn Gitau
Director of Research Capacity Strengthening, Africa Population and Health Research Centre
Dr Yewande Alimi
AMR and One Health Unit Lead, Africa CDC
Prof Samuel Kariuki
Eastern Africa Director, DNDi
Dr Oluoma Agiri
Research Analyst, One Health Trust
16:00 - 18:00
Side Events
19:00 - 21:00
Side Events
07:00 - 09:00
Side Events
Africa CDC: Lessons and Action for a Trans Fat Free Africa
November 30, 2023
Clean Air Fund: From Pollution to Solutions in Africa’s Cities
November 30, 2023
09:00 - 10:30
Main Hall, Old Wing
Plenary: Track 2: Fostering African-led Innovation: Advancing Local Production in Vaccines, Diagnostics and Therapeutics
Confirmed speakers:
Prof Charles Wiysonge
Regional Adviser for Immunisation and Team Lead for the Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Programme, WHO AFRO
Ms Heidy Rombouts
Belgian Director General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid at the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Belgian Director General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid at the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Dr Joseph Kayaya
Country Project Director, PATH
Prof Abderrahmane Maaroufi
Director, Institut Pasteur Maroc (National Public Health Institute)
Dr Kassoum Kayentao
Epidemiologist, University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies in Bamako
Dr Frederik Kristensen
Deputy CEO, CEPI
Mr Dennis Choguya
Sales Director, Varichem Limited
Dr Adamu Isah
Director, Medical and Health Services, African Union
Prof Petro Terblanche
CEO, Afrigen
Ms Nardos Bekele-Thomas (virtual)
CEO, African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)
Ms Akhona Tshangela
Programme Coordinator for Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM), Africa CDC
H.E. Dr Jean Kaseya
Director General, Africa CDC
Ms Shingai Machingaidze
Ag. Chief Science Officer, Senior Science Officer, Africa CDC
09:00 - 10:30
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Plenary: Track 9: Unmasking the Silent Epidemics: NCDs, Mental Health and Injuries
Confirmed speakers:
Prof Julio Rakotonirina
Director for Health and Humanitarian Affairs, African Union Commission
Dr Mary Nyamongo
Founder, Director & Technical Advisor, African Institute for Health & Development (AIHD)
Prof Kaushik Ramaiya
CEO, Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital
H.E. Amb Minata Samaté Cessouma
Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, African Union Commission
Dr Catherine Karekezi
Technical Advisor & Medical Director, NCD Alliance Kenya & Kenya Diabetes Management
Dr Naeem Dalal
Youth Mental Health Expert, Zambia National Public Health Institute
Dr Dixon Chibanda
Psychiatrist, Founder and CEO, The Friendship Bench
Prof Wilbroad Mutale
Professor of Public Health, University of Zambia
Dr Abdulaziz Mohammed
Head, Division of Disease Control and Prevention, Africa CDC
11:00 - 12:15
Abstract Sessions
Track 1 Session 2 | Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
- Dr Ahmed Tijani Abubakar, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Northern Africa Regional Collaborating Centre (Northern Africa RCC)
- Mr Michael Muhoozi, Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation
- Dr Raymond Hamoonga, Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI)
- Ngonda Saasa, University of Zambia
- Dr Anise Happi, African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious DIesases (ACEGID)
- Tsepo Tsekoa, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Track 2 Session 2 | Main Hall, Old Wing
- M. Maïdadi Foudi Martin, Research on Emerging and Re-Emerging Disease (CREMER)
- Dr Caroline C Chisenga, Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
- Prof Manal Mohamed Elsayed Ahmed, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre of Egypt
- June Cheptoo Serem, University of Pretoria
- Mr Felix Kwame Zoiku, University of Ghana
- Mr Steve Diafouka Kietela, Fondation Congolaise pour la Recherche Médicale (FCRM)
Track 3 Session 2 | Banquet Hall 1, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
- Ms Kami F. Rosine, University of Dschang
- Dr Inonge Milupi, University of Zambia
- Mr Atusaye Joaquim Simbeye, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
- M. Arnaud Wilfried Mensanh Padonou, Hubert Koutoukou Maga National University Hospital Center (CNHU-HKM)
- Dr. Désiré Dabla, Integrate Health
- Dr Abdullahi Malin, Somalia Federal Ministry of Health
Track 4 Session 2 | Room 3, Old Wing
- Ann-Beth Nygaard Møller, University of Gothenburg
- Cécile Nama Mwengu, École de Santé Publique de l’Université de Lubumbashi
- Dr Satouro Arsene Some, Centre MURAZ research centre / National Public Health Institute of Burkina Faso
- Mr Solomon Inalegwu Onah, National Primary Health Care Development Agency
- Ms. Nang'andu Chizyuka, Clinton Health Access Initiative
- Dr. Muhumuza Umar, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Bingwa Initiative
Track 5 Session 2 | Room 2, Old Wing
- Dr Mary Onsarigo, Kenyan National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation
- Mr Festus Hakaala, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of Namibia
- Ms Sheila Mwebaze, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre (Eastern Africa RCC)
- Nakame Rose Mary, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre (Eastern Africa RCC)
- Dr Musole Chipoya, Zambia National Public Health Institute
- Ms Brenda N. Simbwa, Uganda National Institute for Public Health
Track 6 Session 2 | Room 1, Old Wing
- Musa Abba Mohammed, PharmAccess Foundation
- Dr Abiola Alege, Society For Family Health, Lagos
- Dr Sydney Presley Kaweme, Zambia Ministry of Health
- Mr Timothy Henry Tchereni, Clinton Health Access Initiative
- Julie Doherty, Akros
- Mapoloko Theresia Moholoholo, University of Zambia School of Medicine
Track 7 Session 2 | Boardroom 2, Old Wing
- Dr Jean Luc Razafindrakoto Hajanihaina, Jhpiego (USAID Momentum)
- Dr Avis Anya Nowbuth, Pan-African Organisation for Health Education and Research (POHER) and Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU)
- Ms Naomi Ngaruiya, Kenya Red Cross Society
- Justina Phiri-Mthoniswa, John Snow Health and USAID Zambia Accessible Markets for Health (ZAM-Health) Project
- Dr Hery Harimanitra Andriamanjato, Jhpiego Madagascar (USAID MOMENTUM)
- Ms Husna Ma'ab Baffa, KNCV Nigeria
Track 8 Session 2 | Banquet Hall 2, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
- Dr Andre N.H. Bulabula, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
- Dr Evelyn Wesangula, East Central and Southern Africa Health Community
- Hamufare Dumisani Mugauri, University of Zimbabwe
- Mr Papa Fall, Gaston Berger University of Senegal
- Melissa Nkeng Asongha, Forzi Institute
- Aude Christelle Ka'e, Chantal BIYA International Reference centre for Research on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Management (CIRCB)
Track 9 Session 2 | Banquet Hall 3, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
- Dr Gladwell Gathecha, Kenya Ministry of Health
- Dr Sylvain H. Woromogo, University of Bangui
- Dr Imene Mlouki, University of Monastir
- Mr Charles Mwanje, Jhpiego
- Zethu Msibi-Mamba, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
- Dr Awoke Misganaw, Ethiopian Public Health Institute
13:30 - 15:00
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 4A: Shifting power and advancing gender equity: who listens to women and girls?
Confirmed speakers:
HE Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu (virtual)
Pediatrician, Global Cancer Advocate, Founder, Medicaid Cancer Foundation
Dr Ebere Okereke
Chief Executive Officer, Africa Public Health Foundation (APHF)
Ms Forest Hill
Spoken Word Artist
Dr Ana Baptista
Senior Project Director, Jhpiego
Ms Lydia Saloucou Zoungrana
President, Pathfinder
Ms Vivianne Ihekweazu
Managing Director, Nigeria Health Watch
Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng
Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health, United Nations
13:30 - 15:00
Banquet Hall 1, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 4B: Self-care strategies for comprehensive SRHR - contraception, safe abortion, menopause, safe sex, information
Confirmed speakers:
Ms Goodness Odey
SRHR Advocate and Researcher
Ms Saidy Brown
HIV/AIDS Activist
Prof Agnes Binagwaho
Former Vice Chancellor, University of Global Health Equity
Ms Kerigo Odada
Legal Consultant, Researcher and SRHR Advocate, University of Pretoria
Dr Magda Robalo
President and Co-Founder, Institute for Global Health & Development
13:30 - 15:00
Main Hall, Old Wing
Parallel Session: Track 5A: Fostering collective vision and actions for climate-resilient health systems in Africa
Confirmed speakers:
Dr Simon Antara
Director AFENET, Representative of Regional Health Organizations
Ms Renee Ngamau (virtual)
Chairperson and Global Board Director, Amnesty International Kenya & Amnesty International
Mr Steve Kisakye
Director and Head of Dalberg Implement, Dalberg
Prof Philip Baba Adongo
Head, Department of Social and Behavioural Science, School of Public Health, University of Ghana
Mr Mazen Malkawi (virtual)
Regional Advisor, Environmental Health, WHO-EMRO
Dr Bernard Haifiku
Council Chair, Africa Public Health Foundation (APHF)
Dr Yewande Alimi
AMR and One Health Unit Lead, Africa CDC
13:30 - 15:00
Room 1, Old Wing
Parallel Session: Track 5B: Strengthening Multi-sectoral response and Governance to efficiently manage public health threats
Confirmed speakers:
Ms Carol Milambo-Mufana
Workforce Development Advisor, United Kingdom Health Security Agency
Ms Jackline Kiarie
Regional Programme Manager - Global Health Security Unit, Amref Health Africa
Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma
Deputy Director General, Africa CDC
Prof Roma Chilengi
Director General and Presidential Advisor on Health, Zambia National Public Health Institute
Dr Raji Tajudeen
Head of Division, Public Health Institutes & Research, Africa CDC
Prof Francine Ntoumi
Founder, Chair and Executive Director, Institute of Tropical Medicine, University of Tübingen / Fondation Congolaise pour la Recherche Medicale (FCRM)
Dr Mazyanga Liwewe Mazaba
Director, Public Health Policy, Diplomacy and Communication, Zambia National Public Health Institute
13:30 - 15:00
Banquet Hall 2, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 7A: Leveraging the Power of Partnerships with African philanthropy, Diaspora, Private-Public Sectors to Create Sustainable Impact
Confirmed speakers:
Mr Gerald Chirinda
Founder and CEO, Future Africa Investments Limited
Ms Shiphra Chisha
Director of Programs, Graça Machel Trust
Ms Sicily K. Kariuki
CEO & Founder, Re-Imagine Impact Associates Limited
Dr Noel Chisaka
Senior Health Specialist, World Bank
Mr Theo Chiviru
Director of Advocacy & Partnerships, VillageReach
Dr Otto Chabikuli
Director, East and Southern Africa, FHI360
Ms Claudia Shilumani
Vice President, Partnerships & Impact, VillageReach
13:30 - 15:00
Banquet Hall 3, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Parallel Session: Track 7B: Investing in local solutions to strengthen health systems in Africa
Confirmed speakers
Mr George Momanyi
Partnerships Lead, Africa CDC
Dr Daniella Munene
Head of External Affairs, Africa Health Business
Dr Benjamin Djoudalbaye
Head of Division of Policy, Health Diplomacy and Communication, Africa CDC
Dr Russell Rensburg
Director, Rural Health Advocacy Project (RHAP)
Dr Nicole Spieker
Chief Executive Officer, PharmAccess Foundation
Dr Hakiba Solange
Chief of Party, USAID-Rwanda Integrated Health Systems Activity (USAID-RIHSA)
Dr Solomon Zewdu
Senior Executive Resident for Strategy, Planning and Programming, Mastercard Foundation
Dr Amit Thakker
Executive Chairman, Africa Health Business
15:30 - 17:00
Banquet Hall 2, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Plenary: Track 3: Delivering Universal Health Coverage in Africa – Strengthened and Equitable Health Systems
Confirmed speakers:
Dr James Matthew Guwani
Special Advisor, Community Health Programme, UNAIDS
Dr Ahmed Al Mandhari (video remarks)
WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean
Dr Paul Ngwakum
Regional Health Adviser, UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa
Dr Mwansa Ketty Lubeya
Lecturer & Researcher, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Specialist, University of Zambia
Mr Cheikh Oumar Seydi (video remarks)
Director, Africa, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Prof Nicolas Meda
Professor and Epidemiologist, Department of Public Health, University of Ouagadougou
Dr Raji Tajudeen
Head of Division, Public Health Institutes & Research, Africa CDC
Dr Shakira Choonara
Technical Specialist, WHO & UNFPA Portal on SRHR & UHC, WHO
Mme Winnie Byanyima (video remarks)
Executive Director, UNAIDS
Dr Lu Wei Pearson
Associate Director, Maternal and Newborn Child Health, UNICEF (New York)
Dr Justice Nonvignon
Ag. Head of Health Economics Programme, Africa CDC
Dr Landry Tsague
Senior Health Adviser, UNICEF office to AU & UNECA
Dr Krishna Udayakumar
Founding Director, Duke Global Health Innovation Center, Duke University
Prof Maha El Rabbat (virtual)
Former Minister of Health and Population of Egypt and Professor of Public Health, Cairo University
17:00 - 18:00
Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing
Closing & Awards Ceremony