Title: From Evidence generation through effective lab diagnosis and disease prediction strategies to effective implementation of findings.”
Location: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (College of Health Sciences)– Nairobi, Kenya
Dates: 6-17 August 2018
Aims: This workshop aims (1) to establish and promote scientific capacity building in African countries through training and mentorship of young scientists and students by leading scientists (2) to establish a platform for collaboration and networking among scientists/researchers/academia/ government agencies and students; and (3) to promote and contribute to attainment of sustainable development goals number 3, 4 and 17 through capacity building and innovation strategies
Major Topics for the workshop
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Resource Limited settings
Diagnostic Stewardship in Resource Limited Settings
Climate Information for Public Health Action
Mathematical modeling for infectious diseases and early warning signs
Implementation research
Topics for the symposium
Day 1
Global Health Security Agenda and Children
Climate information and health system
Day 2
Framework, funding and governance on multi-disciplinary antimicrobial stewardship
Establishing strong multi-disciplinary – multi-sectoral collaborations (Experiences and lessons learnt)
Linking Academia and Industry in Research and Innovation (Practical lessons) Ideal partnerships as opportunities to young researchers (where we are and where we ought to be).
Workshop coordinator
Dr. Eddy Odari – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology