RSTMH Regional Meeting West Africa 2024

Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Lagos, Nigeria

As part of RSTMH's 5-year strategy, our first Regional Meeting took place at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Lagos, Nigeria. Charting West Africa's journey to resilient health systems: overcoming challenges, embracing innovations, and cultivating future health leaders

This one-day scientific meeting focused on 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 consisted 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.