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CPHIA 2023

27-30 November 2023

Lusaka, Zambia

The annual International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) is organised by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and provides an African-led platform for leaders across the continent to reflect on lessons learned in health and science, and align on a way forward for creating more resilient health systems.

Plenary

Combating infectious diseases, NTDs and antimicrobial resistance in Africa

Date: Tuesday, 28 November 2023
Time: 17:00-18:30
Venue: Main Auditorium, Kenneth Kaunda Wing

Speakers:

  • Charles Wiysonge, Regional Adviser for Immunisation and Team Lead for the Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Programme, WHO AFRO
  • Thomas Nyirenda, Strategic Partnerships & Capacity Development Manager, The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)
  • Marc Mendelson, Head of Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Cape Town
  • Rose Leke, Emeritus Professor, University of Yaounde 1
  • Carol Ruffell, Southern Africa Director, DNDi and GARDP
  • Yenew Kebede Tebeje, Ag. Head of Division, Surveillance and Disease Intelligence, Africa CDC
  • John Amuasi, Executive Director, African Research Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (ARNTD)
  • Francisca Mutapi, Professor of Global Health Infection and Immunity, The University of Edinburgh
  • Richard Mihigo, Director, COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery, Coordination & Integration -COVAX, Gavi

Side events

Accelerating research in Africa to tackle infectious diseases

Organized by Global Health EDCTP3

Date: Monday, 27 November 2023
Time: 9:00-11:00
Venue: Room 3 Old Wing

Moderator: Jean Marie Vianney Habarugira, Senior Scientific Officer at Global Health EDCTP3

Panellists:

  • Margaret Gyapong, Director, Institute of Health Research, University of Health and Allied Sciences and CPHIA 2023 Co-Chair
  • Adebe Genetu Bayih, Senior R&D Advisor, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
  • Godfry Biemba, Research Assistant Professor (adjunct), Boston University School of Public Health and member of the Global Health EDCTP3 Governing Board
  • Carol Ruffell, Southern Africa Director, DNDi and GARDP
  • Thomas Nyirenda, Strategic Partnerships & Capacity Development Manager, The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)

Paradigm shift: Towards sustainable access for NTD health technologies

Organized by the Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE), Uniting Efforts for Innovation, Access and Delivery (Uniting Efforts), and DNDi

Hybrid event

Date: Monday, 27 November 2023
Time: 18:00 – 20:00 (refreshments and networking 20:00 – 21:00)
Venue : Bamboo, New Wing

Welcome remarks:

  • Ibrahima Socé Fall, Director Neglected Tropical Diseases, WHO

Keynote presentations:

Chair: Ngozi Erondu, Infectious Disease Epidemiologist & Global Health Policy Expert

Speakers:

  • Akhona Tshangela, Programme Coordinator for Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM), Africa CDC 
  • Thoko Elphick-Pooley, Executive Director, Uniting to Combat NTDs
  • Pam Steele, Author of Revolving Drug Funds in Low- and Middle- income Countries

Panel 1: Discussion with countries and procurement experts

Chair: Mae Shieh, Head of Business Development, DNDi

Speakers:

  • Paul Erasto, Chief Research Scientist, National Institute for Medical Research, Tanzania  
  • Ndoumbe Sow, NTD Programme, Ministry of Health, Senegal  
  • Afework Tekle, Unit Head, WHO
  • Jane Karonga, Economic Affairs Officer, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Ethiopia
  • Bonface Fundafunda, Chief of Staff, Africa Resource Centre, Zambia 

Panel 2: Discussion with product developers

Chair: Isaac Chikwanha, Senior Director, Investment Strategy, Access & Delivery, GHIT

Speakers:

  • Beatrice Greco, Head of Research & Development and Access for the Global Health Institute, Merck and Member of the Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium 
  • Sam Kariuki, Eastern Africa Director, DNDi
  • Mark Sullivan, Founder and CEO/Managing Director, Medicines Development for Global Health
REgister

The fight against neglected diseases in Africa: The power of innovation, partnerships, and patient-centric approaches

Organized by DNDi

Date: Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Time: 16:00 – 18:00
Venue : Room 1, Old Wing

Chair: Olivia Otieno, Communication and PR Expert

Part one: Breaking barriers, building bridges: Innovative solutions for Africa’s neglected populations

The power of partnerships and innovation: Finding an oral treatment for sleeping sickness
Wilfried Mutombo, Head of DRC Clinical Operations, DNDi
Addressing gender-based treatment gaps in research for NTDs
Mary Amuyunzu-Nyamongo, Founding Director of and Technical Adviser, African Institute for Health and Development
Putting patients first: How country-ownership can increase innovation and access to treatments for NTDs
Sultani Matendechero, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Health, Kenya
Looking into the Future of NTDs: Is elimination in Africa within reach?
Francisca Mutapi, Professor of Global Health Infection and Immunity, The University of Edinburgh

Part two: What can R&D accomplish for NTDs in the next 20 years?

The role of new treatments for neglected diseases
Monique Wasunna, DNDi Africa Ambassador
Panel discussion
-Loyce Nangiro, Medical Officer, Amudat Hospital
-Fabrice Boyom, Professor of Biochemistry, University of Yaounde
-Isaac Chikwanha, Senior Director: Access and Delivery, GHIT

More information

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