Africa Healthcare Students Summit- AHESS

Embracing digital health solutions is critical to bridging gaps in access to quality care in Kenya. eCHIS system is revolutionising primary healthcare (PHC) delivery at the grassroots level.

On August 15th, we will engage experts in a webinar dialogue to share insights on the community health information system (eCHIS).

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The Ministry of Health Ndirangu Wanjuki Kilifi County Government County Government of Turkana

Day 4 of our recap. Today we recap our day 3 session on "Rethinking Financial Models for Africa's Health Systems"

The session was moderated by our co-founder and Coordinator Dr. Marie-Claire Wangari with stellar insights offered by Dr. Rispah Walumbe from Amref Health Africa , Dr. Myria Koutsoumpa from Wemos and Dr. Adekunle Adeyemi-Dora from Medical Entrepreneurs

Recap the session on our YouTube Page here: https://youtu.be/v2DgQMNdq4Y



Kenya Healthcare Students' Summit

Day 3 of our recap and today we recap on our Day 3 session on the African Union Agenda 2063 and its role in healthcare.

The session was moderated by Dr. Emma Nalianya, former FAMSA (Federation of African Medical Students' Association) Chair with amazing insights being shared by Mr. Simon Marot Touloung from African Youth Action Network - AYAN , Ms. Laétitia Sadiya Badolo from Niyel and Dr. Chiamaka Nwachukwu former facilitator of the African Youth Front on in the office of the AU Youth Envoy

Recap the session on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/q5mgITQA0ug



Kenya Healthcare Students' Summit

Day 2 of our recap. Today we recap our session. A session co-curated with Women in Global Health, SATregional Respekt KD and Project SHEBA.

The session was moderated by the immediate past chair, AHESS, Dr. Daniel D. Otobo from Nigeria while the panel comprised of the following

1. Dr. Roopa Dhatt, Co-Founder, Women in Global Health
2. Dr. Choolwe Jacobs, Co-Founder, Women in Global Health Zambia
3. Dr. Stellah Bosire , Co-Executive Director, UHAI EASHRI
4. Ms. Miriam Nthenge, Advocacy Advisor, Reproductive Rights and
5. Mr. Levi Singh (Levis6 )from SRHR Africa Trust

Recap the session on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/w5-cJFcbjLs

Kenya Healthcare Students' Summit

As we await for the second edition of the Africa Healthcare Students' Summit (AHESS), over the next series of days, we will recap the sessions of our inaugural AHESS,

First up, we recap on the state of Emergency Medicine in Africa, a session co-curated with African Federation for Emergency Medicine that was moderated by Ms. Lilian Dindi from Kenya.

The distinguished panel consisted of Dr. Benjamin Wachira from Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation , Dr. Ngabirano Anne from AFEM and Ms. Adebisi Adeyeye from Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG)-Nigeria.

You can recap on the session on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/CqAhlIn0-8o

We are happy to be one of the signatories for the GHWN Youth Hub statement on building a resilient and adaptable youth health workforce

Do give the statement a read here: https://www.yumpu.com/s/fnM6QHl5NdxPakDz



Kenya Healthcare Students' Summit

📢 We are proud to announce that the GHWN Youth Hub's Call for Action has been launched! 🎉🎉🎉
Endorsed by key international organisations for students and early career professionals, this Call for Action reflects the global voice of .
Share it locally, regionally and globally to advocate for youth rights worldwide!
📌 ➡️ 📖 https://www.yumpu.com/s/fnM6QHl5NdxPakDz

Reminder from 4pm EAT / 1pm GMT !

Join our current co-chair Kapil Narain & immediate former Chair & co-founder Marie-Claire Wangari on tomorrow, Wednesday, 15 June 2022 for this hybrid event at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)

Online attendees can sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ%20IoceyqqTguHtNNUd1ow1VCaUYneq3OkBO6

The event is powered by:
KNH
Kenya Medical Association Nairobi Division &
AHESS ( Kenya Healthcare Students' Summit )

Join our current co-chair Kapil Narain & immediate former Chair & co-founder Marie-Claire Wangari on tomorrow, Wednesday, 15 June 2022 for this hybrid event at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)

Online attendees can sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ%20IoceyqqTguHtNNUd1ow1VCaUYneq3OkBO6

The event is powered by:
KNH
Kenya Medical Association Nairobi Division &
AHESS ( Kenya Healthcare Students' Summit )

📢🌍 Members of the !
Now is your chance to SIGN the Call for Action here: https://forms.gle/2qbN4eDu7P1KCRPu8
Read, share and endorse until May 1st!🌍🔖📖


And check out the recording of the Launch Webinar of the Call: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_tM0hsMz8I&t=1s&ab_channel=GHWNYouthHub

The full recording for the African Forum for Primary Health Care Youth Hub side event is now available on YouTube via the following link: https://youtube.com/watch?v=5wP6C2RXS6Y

Special thanks to our panelists Bidian Okoth, Nqobile Makhaza, Pokam Ornella, Ahmed Gamal Sallam , Mohammed Eissa, Daniel D. Otobo for the amazing discussion.

Thanks also to Marie-Claire Wangari and Kapil Narain for the facilitation and Aloyce Urassa for the introductory presentation

Feedback is welcome on [email protected]

2021 CPHIA Side Event-: Role Of Youth In PHC During COVID-19 The Africa Healthcare Students' Summit is (AHESS) a regional biannual gathering of healthcare students powered by the Kenyan and Nigerian national editions i...

Deadline is TODAY, 2359hrs EAT!

Don't miss out on this opportunity! Details below

Following our call for the management team in October 2021, we are pleased to announce the following appointments were made for the third KEHSS Management board that will serve from 21st February 2022, 0000hrs to 29th February 2024, 2359hrs GMT.

Chairperson: Mabuko S. Olum- KESNNUR (Nursing)
Secretary: Hafeez Hamza Shafiq- KePHSA (Pharmacy)
External Affairs Coordinator: Mercy Limo- MSAKE (Medicine)

The following positions are still vacant and a second call for application has commenced:

Finance Coordinator (1 slot)
Public Relations and Communications Coordinator (1 slot)
Campus Ambassadors (>10 slots)

Students from all health sciences fields are welcome to apply. Preference to those in junior years of study. Deadline is 05 February 2022, 1159pm (EAT).

Application Link: https://bit.ly/KEHSSApplication. Further details on the position roles and election timelines can be found here: https://bit.ly/KEHSSCall2022

Interesting discussions taking place today, 02 February 2022 from 1800GMT (6pm GMT).

Join the discussion here: https://ifmsa.zoom.us/j/81726888460

We are happy to announce that IFMSA is hosting a side event in The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) about (Sustained and Healthy Recovery from COVID-19: Addressing Climate Change Impacts Through Trans-sectoral Strategies With Youth Inclusion).

We will provide a diverse platform to hear from expert youth speakers about the role of youth in shaping the climate agenda through a trans-sectoral approach.

Amazing panelists will be joining us, including:
1. Mohamed Eissa: IFMSA Liaison Officer for Public Health Issues.
2. Saad Uakkas: Regional Coordinator for North Africa in African Youth Initiative on Climate Change.
3. Laura Jung: Board Member of The German Alliance on Climate Change and Health.
4. Nyambura Muroki: Medical Engagement Associate for Planetary Health Eastern Africa Hub 2021.

This session will be moderated by Fatima Elbasri (IFMSA External Affairs Regional Assistant for Africa) and Elaine Tan Su Yin (IFMSA External Affairs General Assistant).

The webinar will take place on the 2nd of February from 18:00-18:50 pm GMT, equivalent to 1:00-1:50 pm EST. Don't hesitate and join us directly via this link: https://ifmsa.zoom.us/j/81726888460

for our Kenyan Colleagues

Deadline is this Saturday,05 February 2022 at 2359hrs EAT.

Following our call for the management team in October 2021, we are pleased to announce the following appointments were made for the third KEHSS Management board that will serve from 21st February 2022, 0000hrs to 29th February 2024, 2359hrs GMT.

Chairperson: Mabuko S. Olum- KESNNUR (Nursing)
Secretary: Hafeez Hamza Shafiq- KePHSA (Pharmacy)
External Affairs Coordinator: Mercy Limo- MSAKE (Medicine)

The following positions are still vacant and a second call for application has commenced:

Finance Coordinator (1 slot)
Public Relations and Communications Coordinator (1 slot)
Campus Ambassadors (>10 slots)

Students from all health sciences fields are welcome to apply. Preference to those in junior years of study. Deadline is 05 February 2022, 1159pm (EAT).

Application Link: https://bit.ly/KEHSSApplication. Further details on the position roles and election timelines can be found here: https://bit.ly/KEHSSCall2022

Africa Healthcare Students Summit- AHESS updated their website address.

We are now less than 24 hours away from the African Forum for Primary Health Care youth hub side event at the ongoing Conference in Public Health in Africa (CPHIA)

We would like to thank IPSF African Regional Office (IPSF AfRO) International Federation of Medical Students' Associations The Youth4UHC Movement FAMSA (Federation of African Medical Students' Association) ANNSI International Association of Dental Students -IADS- for their support towards planning this event

You can still join us tomorrow, 15 December 2021 from 05:00-7:30am GMT. Registration is still ongoing till 2359hrs GMT here: http://bit.ly/AfroPHCCPHIA

Your moderators for the African Forum for Primary Health Care side event next week.

Dr. Kapil Narain from South Africa
Dr. Marie-Claire Wangari from Kenya

Register for the session here: http://bit.ly/AfroPHCCPHIA

The AfroPHC youth hub will host a side event on the theme, “The Role Of Youth In Primary Healthcare During The COVID-19 Pandemic.”

During the session, we will discuss best practices on how youth can build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic as well as discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has been handled: what worked, what could be improved and the roadmap to the future.

Event Link: http://bit.ly/AfroPHCCPHIA

Confirmed to speak at African Forum for Primary Health Care side event next week.

Ms. Nqobile Makhaza, Public Health Initiatives Officer, South African Pharmaceutical Students' Federation (SAPSF)

Don't miss her insights on how young pharmacists have being critical in primary health care during the pandemic

Register for the session here: http://bit.ly/AfroPHCCPHIA

Confirmed to speak at African Forum for Primary Health Care side event next week.

1. Daniel Otobo: Chairperson, AHESS, Nigeria
2. Zainab Elyas: International Federation of Medical Students' Associations Regional Director, Africa

Register for the session here: http://bit.ly/AfroPHCCPHIA

We are happy to be members of the African Forum for Primary Health Care Youth hub who will be hosting a side event during the Conference in Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) on 15 December 2021 from 05:00-7:30am GMT.

Register via the following link for the side event: http://bit.ly/AfroPHCCPHIA

While over registration for the CPHIA is here: https://cphia2021.com/



International Federation of Medical Students' Associations IPSF African Regional Office (IPSF AfRO) ANNSI FAMSA (Federation of African Medical Students' Association) The Youth4UHC Movement

Where are the youth voices?

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More information on the initiative can be found here: https://www.vaxxtime.com/

Respekt KD Kenya Healthcare Students' Summit IPSF African Regional Office (IPSF AfRO) African Forum for Primary Health Care ANNSI The Youth4UHC Movement International Association of Dental Students -IADS- FAMSA (Federation of African Medical Students' Association)

We are proud to be partners at this weeks Respekt KD conference.

In that light, all AHESS friends, partners and delegates are invited to participate in this hybrid conference. The themes of the various days are below and the conference will be live-streamed on the Respekt KD Facebook and YouTube pages

As we draw closer to the end of , we need to highlight the challenges they face when facing healthcare services.

Join us on our My UHC Story webinar series as we tackle:

Topic:

*Pride Month: Addressing Gaps in Access to Healthcare Services Amongst the LGBTQIA+ Community."*

Time:

*Jun 28, 2021 08:00 PM EAT*

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We are back with the "My UHC Story" series.

This time we will have a discussion on this months theme i.e Pride month.

Thereafter we will have a brief mentorship session on what a career in SRHR advocacy entails. Zoom details are below.

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Now happening.

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is back and better. Our first guest of 2021 is the amazing Dr. Adekunle-Doro Adeyemi, CEO/Founder of Medpreneurs.

This months theme: The financial ladders of a healthcare professional.

Date: Saturday, 20 March 2021

Time: 10am GMT

Register in advance here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpc-ioqzIvG9yQ8Oz519-JkVaPZhpcOZ1g

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Greetings everyone,

I hope you are all safe.

Today, 13 December 2020 from 1pm GMT we will commemorate UHC day by hosting "My UHC story" event.

This is a forum where experts, junior healthcare workers and healthcare students can share their journeys in advocating for the attainment of Universal Health Coverage 😊

Our expert for today is none other than Prof. Shabir Moosa, the President of World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) Africa.

Thereafter, we will open the floor to participants to share your great work😊

Register here for the event: https://bit.ly/ahessuhc

Don't miss out and do tag a friend along😉