Satellite session
Powering up communities
15 February
14:30-15:45
AD 11
Brian Kennedy
Executive Director, Global Alliance for Patient Access
MODERATOR
John Gikonyo
Renal Patients Society of Kenya
Victorine Nzana
University of Yaounde
Ifeoma Ulasi
international Society of Nephrology, University of Nigeria
Make the Change for Kidney Health: The value of screening and early detection in NCD management
The session is aimed at highlighting the benefits of screening and early detection in addressing NCDs such as CKD, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The program will feature expert speakers discussing the interconnectedness of these conditions, and how prioritizing early detection and treatment improves health outcomes and relieves burdens on health systems. Attendees will learn about policy measures that improve access to earlier NCD detection and treatment and that are best buys for healthcare systems.