RSTMH Regional Meeting 2024 - West Africa
Tuesday 30 July 2024, 9:15AM - 5:00PM WAT
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Lagos, Nigeria
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Charting West Africa's journey to resilient health systems: overcoming challenges, embracing innovations, and cultivating future health leaders
As part of our new 5-year strategy, we are delighted to announce the date for our first RSTMH Regional Meeting, which will take place on Tuesday 30 July 2024 at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Lagos, Nigeria.
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This one day scientific meeting will focus on some of the most important global health and tropical medicine challenges across the West Africa region, with the theme 'Charting West Africa's journey to resilient health systems: overcoming challenges, embracing innovations, and cultivating future health leaders'. The day will consist of four panel discussions
Addressing NCDs, injuries and mental health in West Africa
- Chaired by Dr Komi Assogba, and Professor Olufemi O. Adewole.
- Professor Akin Osibogun, Professor, College of Medicine, University of Lagos
- Dr Mohammed Abdulaziz, Head, Division of Disease Control and Prevention, Africa CDC
- Dr Morenike Alex-O, Consultant Public Health Physician and the Founder of Global Health Strategies.
- Professor Olayinka Oladiran Adegbehingbe, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, and Former Acting Chief Medical Director, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex
Ensuring health security in West Africa
- Chaired by Dr Quudus Yusuff, and Saffiatou Darboe.
- Dr Babatunde Ipaye, Team Lead, Peltom Global Services Ltd.
- Dr Godswill C. Okara, Registrar/Secretary General, West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science
- Professor Martin Antonio, Professor of Molecular Microbiology and Global Health, and Co-Director, Centre for Epidemic Preparedness and Response, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
- Dr Uduak Okomo, Clinical Assistant Professor, Maternal Adolescent Reproductive and Child Health (MARCH) Centre, LSHTM
Harnessing the power of digital technologies for global health in West Africa
- Chaired by Dr Francis Ohanyido, and Dr Lucas Esuh Esong.
- Carlos Yerena, Director, Partnerships & Growth, Reach Digital Health
- Dr Nneka Mobisson, Co-Founder and CEO, mDoc
- Dr Nkem Onwumechili, Chief Executive Officer, Preston Associates for International Development.
- Seyilnan Gushe, Senior Programme Officer, West African Institute for Public Health
Combating NTDs, AMR, and infectious diseases in West Africa
- Chaired by Professor Margaret Gyapong, and Professor Olaoluwa Pheabian Akinwale.
- Saffiatou Darboe, Microbiologist and Early Career Researcher at the Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at LSHTM
- Dr John Amuasi, Executive Director, African Research Network for NTDs
- Dr Piham Gnossike, National NTD Coordinator, Togo Ministry of Health, Public Hygiene and Universal Access to Care
- Dr Sunday Isiyaku, Executive Director, Reaching the Last Mile Oncho/LF for Sightsavers for Africa.
Venue information and Accommodation
Information on the venue and accommodation options nearby can be found here.
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