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:

  1. Increased awareness and understanding of the PROVE program and its impact on vaccine effectiveness research.
  2. Enhanced knowledge sharing and cross-country collaboration among PROVE investigators.
  3. Support and commitment from Africa CDC towards establishing the academic consortium for health security.
  4. 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

  • * Welcome address by the Executive Directors of Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) and the Africa Forum for Research and Education in Health (AFREhealth), highlighting the significance of the PROVE program and the importance of collaboration for advancing health security in Africa.

Tom Kakaire and Georgina Yeboah

1020-1030

Remarks by Africa CDC Representative

  • * A representative from Africa CDC will provide insights into the organization’s commitment to supporting African research and collaboration initiatives. They will emphasize the need for an academic consortium for health security in the region.

Dr. Nicaise Ndembi

1030-1035

Progress Update on PROVE Implementation

  • * IDI will give a comprehensive overview of the progress in implementing the PROVE program. This session will highlight key achievements, challenges encountered, and lessons learned.

Dr. Rodgers Ayebare

 

1035-1045

Updates from the setup of the Africa CDC Academic Consortium for Health Security in Africa

  • * A significant milestone in the event, this session will involve the official launch of the Africa CDC Academic Consortium for Health Security. The consortium aims to foster collaboration among academic institutions, researchers, and public health agencies across Africa to strengthen health security research, training, and capacity building.

 Francis Kakooza

1045-1125

Lesson Sharing from PROVE Implementing Countries

  • * Central African Republic
  • * Malawi

 

Prof Narcisse P Komas
Dr Evelyn Chitsa Banda

1125-1135

Questions and answers

  • * Participants can ask questions, seek clarifications, and discuss with the panelists and speakers.
  • * The session will conclude with closing remarks from the organizers, highlighting the key takeaways from the event and expressing gratitude to all participants and stakeholders.

Rodgers Ayebare

 

Day Two

 

0700-0710

Opening remarks and introducing speakers for the day

Rodgers Ayebare

0710-0800

Lesson Sharing from PROVE Implementing Countries

  • * Nigeria
  • * Uganda


Dr. Adedayo Faneye
Dr. Moses Ocan

0800-0830

Questions and answers

  • * Participants can ask questions, seek clarifications, and discuss with the panelists and speakers.
  • * The session will conclude with closing remarks from the organizers, highlighting the key takeaways from the event and expressing gratitude to all participants and stakeholders.

Closing remarks
Appreciations, plans, and next steps.

Rodgers Ayebare and
Samuel Owusu


Francis Kakooza
Dr. Nicaise Ndembi

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