Conference on Liver Disease in Africa (COLDA) 2023
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Day 1 - Thursday, 7 September
Day 2 - Friday, 8 September
Day 3 - Saturday, 9 September
Welcome
The Conference on Liver Disease in Africa (COLDA) 2023 took place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania as a hybrid meeting from 7-9 September.
Co-organized by SOLDA and Academic Medical Education in close collaboration with regional societies, COLDA 2023 aims at empowering healthcare professionals (HCPs) to diagnose, prevent, treat, and achieve a cure for liver diseases for the benefit of patients in Africa. This being the 6th COLDA, we continue to cultivate a platform that provides a unique opportunity for clinicians, researchers, policymakers, industry representatives, and other healthcare professionals in the African region. Together with support from an international community of experts, they will exchange knowledge on the latest developments and achievements in the management of viral hepatitis and liver disease with a special focus on the African context.
We aspire to provide you with a highly scientific and educational abstract-driven conference consisting of keynote speeches, state-of-the-art lectures, oral and poster abstract presentations, roundtable discussions, and debates with ample time for discussion.
We are certain that the conference will act as a catalyst for translating science into clinical practice while promoting medical education in the field of hepatology and setting up collaborations within the African region. Everyone will have an exceptional opportunity to share and acquire knowledge, and experience a wide spectrum of topics related to liver disease.
Program Chairs 2023
General Information
- Gather experts from the African region involved in the research, diagnosis, and treatment of liver diseases in an interactive conference setting;
- Discuss the diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative efforts of liver disease tailored to regional and local needs, translating best practices into daily practice guidelines and policies;
- Contribute towards hepatitis elimination efforts;
- Leverage on the findings from international studies through the delivery of updates from major meetings that can be applied at the local and regional level to combat liver diseases;
- Facilitate a robust dialogue among participants through interactive networking and a networking reception; and
- Foster new and lasting interdisciplinary partnerships and collaborations among various researchers to improve knowledge sharing with aim of combating liver diseases in Africa.
- Discuss the epidemiology and treatment of liver disease at an individual and population level;
- Ensure the knowledge and availability of HBV and HCV therapy and their correct usage;
- Discuss evolving modalities of monitoring liver disease and their availability in the African setting; and
- Update on new developments in the investigation of liver disease and their use in an African setting.
Practical Information
Any individual who feels discriminated against, harassed, disrespected, or marginalized is encouraged to report the incident(s) to VE and AME via info@amededu.com or to one of our on-site personnel.
Any participant who is found to have exhibited any inappropriate conduct or behavior against others may be removed from the program.
Registration is now closed!
The Abstract Submission Portal is now closed.
Organizing Committee
The members of the Organizing Committee are a group of carefully selected experts and inspirational leaders in their respective fields. They meet frequently to discuss the scientific program of the workshop, identify interesting topics and candidate speakers, and review all submitted abstracts.
Scientific Committee
To augment the organizing committee, the following are scientific committee members
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Mary Afihene, MBChB, FWACP – Kwame Nkrumah University, Ghana
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Kosh Agarwal, MD - King’s College Hospital, United Kingdom
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Bisi Bright, B.Pharm(Hons), MPH, FPCPharm, FPSN, C.Psych - LiveWell Initiative (LWI), Nigeria
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Nabil Debzi, MD - Algerian Society of Hepatogastroenterology and Endoscopy / Mustapha Hospital Algiers, Algeria
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Alice Guingané, MD, MPH - Bogodogo University Hospital Center / University of Montpellier, Burkina Faso / France
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Kenneth Kabagambe - National Organization for People Living with Hepatitis B, Uganda
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Olufunmilayo Lesi, MD, MBA, FMCP - World Health Organization, Switzerland
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Emmanuel Musabeyezu, MD, FCP – King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda
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Yvonne Nartey, MBChB, MSc, MPhil – Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Ghana
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Gibril Ndow, MD – Imperial College London / London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, The Gambia
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Ashraf Omar, MD, MSc - Cairo University, Egypt
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John Rwegasha, MBChB, M.MED, FRCP, MSc - Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania
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Edford Sinkala, MD, PhD - University Teaching Hospital / University of Zambia, Zambia
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Sonjelle Shilton, MPH - Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND), Switzerland
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Mark Sonderup, B Pharm, MBChB, FCP(SA), MMed - University of Cape Town, South Africa
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Elijah Songok, MD, PhD - Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya
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Christian Tzeuton, MD – Douala Medical School / Société Camerounaise de Gastro-Enterologie, Cameroon
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Lewis R. Roberts, MBChB, Ph.D - Mayo Clinic, USA
The members of Scientific Committee are hand-picked by the Organizing Committee and the conference secretariat based on their significant contributions and commitment to the field. They assist the Organizing Committee by providing them with suggestions for speakers and topics. In addition, members of the Scientific Committee participate in reviewing submitted abstracts, and play an active role during the workshop as moderators and/or chairs of sessions.
Support Our Initiative
Financial backing helps us deliver an impactful meeting experience for the benefit of healthcare professionals and community representatives involved in liver diseases in Africa.
This collaboration plays a vital role in both the organizational as well as the scientific success of the program.
To show your commitment to the cause and get in touch with us for a tailored support package, please contact Brenda Evan at brenda.evan@amededu.com or call +31 30 230 7149
Benefits of Support
By supporting this program, we can offer the following advantages for your company.* Please contact us for the most recent support level benefits for this program.
- Symposium opportunities
- Verbal acknowledgment during the program
- Discounted and complimentary registrations for your representatives
- Company acknowledgment on digital meeting materials including but not limited to newsletters, flyers, program book, the streaming platform, and our website
- Digital advertising opportunities
- Social media shout-outs
- Logo on the digital conference bag
- Exhibition
*Subject to the support level
Partners
A 25% discount on the meeting registration fee is offered to the members/employees of our endorsers. Please reach out to your organization for your discount code.
If you would like your organization to endorse COLDA 2023, please contact Magda Sevlidou at magda.sevlidou@amededu.com
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