Plenary

13 February

14:45-15:45

Auditorium

Dr Githinji Gitahi

Group CEO, Amref Health Africa
MODERATOR

Lea Kilenga

Executive Director, Africa Sickle Cell Organisation

Prof. Claude Mambo Muvunyi

Director General, Rwanda Biomedical Centre

Dr Kouamivi Agboyibor

Technical Officer, Non Communicable Disease, WHO

Dr Mary Efua Commeh

Programme Manager for NCDs, Ghana Health Servic

Itete Karagire

Monitoring and Evaluation Expert, EAC Secretariat

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NCDs in the Africa region: Catalysing progress, leadership and action

The opening plenary panel will set the regional context on NCDs, highlighting the regional policy context on NCDs and health more broadly, reviewing progress to date in the region since the last UN High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) in 2018, showcasing leadership and best practice in implementation, and exploring challenges remaining ahead of the 2025 UNHLM.

Dr Githinji Gitahi

Dr Githinji Gitahi joined Amref Health Africa in 2015. He has worked in various positions within the health, media, and private sectors. Prior to joining Amref, he served as the Vice President and Regional Director for Africa at Smile Train International. Dr Gitahi is renowned as a leader on both the global and regional fronts, with notable achievements including co-chairing the global UHC2030 movement, serving on the Commission on Africa’s COVID-19 Response, and formerly serving on the Governing Board of Africa CDC and Board of National Cancer Institute.

Plenary

NCDs in the Africa region: Catalysing progress, leadership and action

Dr Githinji Gitahi

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Kigali • Rwanda

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Plenary

NCDs in the Africa region: Catalysing progress, leadership and action

Dr Githinji Gitahi

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Kigali • Rwanda

20-22 October

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