Zambia Health Research Conference 2024 - Keynote Speakers
Day 1: October 15th, 2024
Dr. Thomas Nyirenda is a physician with extensive experience in planning and implementing community disease control programs, operational research, and clinical trials in Africa. He is currently the Strategic Partnerships & Capacity Development Manager at EDCTP in South Africa.
Panelists:
Dr. George Sinyangwe (MOH) Prof. Godfrey Biemba (LAMU) Mr. Herryman Moono (NHIMA) Prof. Felix Masiye (UNZA) Dr. Nanthalile Mugala (PATH)Day 2: October 16th, 2024
Dr. Derrick Muneene is Head of Capacity Building and Collaboration at the Digital Health and Innovation Department of the World Health Organization (WHO). He specializes in global public health informatics and digital health capacity building.
Panelists:
Dr. Margret Kasaro (UNC Global) Mr. Innocent Chilombo (MOH) Ms. Mandy Dube (PATH) Mr. Kelvin Sikwibele (IHM)Day 3: October 17th, 2024
Prof. Esther Munalula Nkandu is a Physiotherapist and Bioethicist with vast experience in health sciences and academia. She is the Executive Director of ERES Converge and has been a leader in research ethics and governance in Zambia.
Panelists:
Dr. Conry-Murray (Johns Hopkins) Prof. Sody Munsaka (UNZA) Dr. Safari Agure (Kemri-Kenya) Dr. Choolwe Jacobs (Women in Global Health-Zambia)Day 1 Schedule: October 15th, 2024
08:30 - 09:00: Message from sponsors (WHO, ZNPHI, ZANACO, TDRC)
09:00 - 09:15: NHRA Director/CEO - Prof. Victor Chalwe
09:15 - 09:30: Remarks from Conference Chairperson - Prof. Roma Chilengi
09:30 - 09:50: Remarks from WHO - Dr. Nathan Bakyaita
10:10 - 10:30: Keynote Speech - Dr. Thomas Nyirenda (EDCTP)
10:50 - 11:20: Guest of Honor visits booths and photoshoot
11:20 - 11:50: Health Break
11:50 - 13:00: Plenary Panel Discussion: “Universal Health Coverage by 2030”
13:00 - 14:00: Lunch
14:00 - 16:00: Breakaway Sessions
Day 2 Schedule: October 16th, 2024
08:30 - 09:00: Message from sponsors (Solidermed, CHAI, ZAMBART, INFRATEL)
09:00 - 09:20: Keynote Speech - Dr. Derrick Muneene (WHO)
09:40 - 10:40: Panel Discussion on Innovation and Digital Transformation
11:00 - 13:00: Breakaway Sessions
14:00 - 16:00: Poster Presentation Session
Day 3 Schedule: October 17th, 2024
08:40 - 09:10: Keynote Speech - Prof. Esther Munalula Nkandu (ERES Converge)
09:40 - 10:40: Panel Discussion on Gender, Equity, and Ethics in Universal Health Coverage
11:00 - 13:00: Breakaway Sessions
14:00 - 16:00: Research Awards and Official Closing
Resources Mobilization Committee Chairpersons
Publicity and Coordination Committee Chairpersons
