The Program for Research on Vaccine Effectiveness (PROVE) in Africa
Event Title: A Year in the Making —Sharing Progress and Lessons from Implementing the Saving Lives and Livelihoods Implementation Science Program
Dates:
August 2, 2023 10:00—1130 hrs
August 3, 2023: 0700—0830 hrs.
Venue : Joachim Chissano International Conférence Centre
Objective:
This pre-conference event aims to bring together investigators from various member states (sites) implementing the Program for Research on Vaccine Effectiveness in Africa (PROVE) to share progress and lessons from the research program. The event also aims to galvanize support from stakeholders, particularly the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in establishing an Academic Consortium for Health Security in Africa.
Expected Outcomes:
- Increased awareness and understanding of the PROVE program and its impact on vaccine effectiveness research.
- Enhanced knowledge sharing and cross-country collaboration among PROVE investigators.
- Support and commitment from Africa CDC towards establishing the academic consortium for health security.
- Strengthened partnerships and networks among researchers, institutions, and stakeholders working towards health security in Africa.
Target Audience:
- * PROVE steering and management committee, Principal Investigators, and research team members.
- * Representatives from Africa CDC
- * Academics and researchers affiliated with AFREhealth.
- * Local Public health officials and Policymakers in Mozambique
- * Representatives from the MasterCard Foundation
- * Symposium participants and other interested individuals
Event Program:
Time |
Activity |
Presenter |
|
Day One |
|
1000-1020 |
Opening Remarks from the PROVE Consortium Leadership
|
Tom Kakaire and Georgina Yeboah |
1020-1030 |
Remarks by Africa CDC Representative
|
Dr. Nicaise Ndembi |
1030-1035 |
Progress Update on PROVE Implementation
|
Dr. Rodgers Ayebare
|
1035-1045 |
Updates from the setup of the Africa CDC Academic Consortium for Health Security in Africa
|
Francis Kakooza |
1045-1125 |
Lesson Sharing from PROVE Implementing Countries
|
Prof Narcisse P Komas |
1125-1135 |
Questions and answers
|
Rodgers Ayebare |
|
Day Two |
|
0700-0710 |
Opening remarks and introducing speakers for the day |
Rodgers Ayebare |
0710-0800 |
Lesson Sharing from PROVE Implementing Countries
|
|
0800-0830 |
Questions and answers
Closing remarks |
Rodgers Ayebare and Francis Kakooza |