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
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 |
