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Video now available! CPHIA Side Event “Harnessing partnerships to increase access to medical oxygen: a focus on Africa”


3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA)

3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA)
Lusaka, Zambia

This official 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) side event, convened by the Global Oxygen Alliance (GO2AL), titled “Harnessing partnerships to increase access to medical oxygen: a focus on Africa” showcased GO2AL’s new strategy and efforts, and featured Africa-based panelists to learn how to build stronger oxygen ecosystems.

The event was held on Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 16:00-18:00 CAT at the Main Hall of the Old Wing of the Mulungushi International Conference Center in Lusaka, Zambia.

The recording of this event is available below:

Agenda

  • Welcome and introduction
      • Dr. Ebere Okereke, CEO, Africa Public Health Foundation
  • Opening remarks
      • Dr. Kennedy Lishimpi, Permanent Secretary, Technical Services, Ministry of Health, Zambia
  • Part 1: The Global Oxygen Alliance (GO2AL)’s strategy and efforts
      • Robert Matiru, Director, Program Division, Unitaid
      • Dr. Raji Tajudeen, Head, Division of Public Health Institute and Research, Africa CDC
      • Dr. Paul Ngwakum, Regional Health Advisor for Eastern and Southern Africa, UNICEF
      • Duncan Thela, Technical Officer, Local Production Medicines Supply, Health infrastructure, Equipment Unit, WHO Regional Office for Africa
      • Raphael Kayambankadzanja, Senior Program Officer and SOURCE Lead, Malawi, PATH 
      • Maxwell Mumba, Affected Communities Delegation representative, Unitaid
  • Part 2: Building stronger medical oxygen ecosystems in Africa, through partnerships
      • Moderator: Dr. Ebere Okereke, CEO, Africa Public Health Foundation
      • Eng. Millicent Alooh, Biomedical Engineer and Regional Director, NEST360 BMET Implementation, Rice University for Global health and technology
      • Philip Anyango, Biomedical Engineer and Member Representative, The International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE)
      • Dr. Bernard Olayo, Founder, Hewatele
      • Dr. Jean-Paul Mushenvula, Medical Advisor, The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)
  • Concluding remarks
    • Dr. Raji Tajudeen, Head, Division of Public Health Institute and Research, Africa CDC