EDUCATION & TRAINING
THE PROGRAM
Joint Conference on
Biostatistics & Epidemiology
AND
Quality Healthcare & Infection Control
22-24 October 2018
Premier Hotel Cape Town, South Africa
DAY 1: 22 October 2018
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Morning Session
800-900:
Registration
900-920:
Opening Address
Moderator: Dr Teke Apalata – Walter Sisulu University & National Health Laboratory Services
Welcome & Program Overview
The Chair of the Conference: Prof Shinga Feresu - Adjunct Prof University of Fort Hare
The Co- Chair of the Conference: Prof Peter Nyasulu – Stellenbosch University
The Co-chair of the Conference: Prof Sandeep Vasaikar- Walter Sisulu University
Overview of the Program: Prof Shinga Feresu and Dr Teke Apalata
920-1000:
Keynote talk 1:
Prof Shinga Feresu - Adjunct Prof University of Fort Hare
Title: Putting Epidemiology and Biostatistics in Context
1000-1020:
Networking session/Tea break/
1020-1030:
Group Photos
Plenary session: Biostatistical methods
Moderator: Prof Shinga Feresu - Adjunct Prof University of Fort Hare
1030-1055:
Dr Simba Takuva – WITS University
Title: Update on current HIV vaccine clinical trials in Southern Africa
1055-1120:
Mr Isaac Singini – University of Cape Town
Title: Diagnostics for joint models for longitudinal and survival data
1120-1145
Ms Molleen Zunza – Stellenbosch University
Title: Analysis of cluster randomized trials
1145-1210
Ms Lovelyn Uzoma Ozougwu – WITS University
Title: Sociodemographic characteristics and Spatial distribution of malaria in Nigerian Children
1210-1235
Prof Rajvir Singh – University of Quatar
Title: Future possibilities of opt-out consent at different levels of attitude towards organ donation in Qatar: A re-sampling approach
1235-1300
Discussion Session
1300-1400
LUNCH
Afternoon Session
Moderator: Dr Simba Takuva – WITS University
1400-1445
Key Note Presentation 2
Prof Peter Nyasulu – Stellenbosch University
Title: Using national household surveys data to answer critical public health questions
Epidemiology & Biostatistics Workshop
Moderator: Dr Simba Takuva – WITS University
1445-1535
Session 1
Title: The role of Biostatistical Consulting in Public Health:
Panel Chairperson: Ms Tonya Esterhuizen – Stellenbosch University
1535-1600
Networking session/Tea break/
1600-1650
Session 2
Title: The Role of Epidemiological Consulting
Panel Chairperson: Prof Shinga Feresu - Adjunct Prof University of Fort Hare
1650-1700
Tying the Day - Prof Shinga Feresu - Adjunct Prof University of Fort Hare
END OF DAY1
DAY 2: 23 October 2018
Infectious Diseases and Quality Healthcare
Morning session
800-900
Registration
Plenary Session 1
Moderator: Dr Teke Apalata - Walter Sisulu University
900-945
Keynote Address 1
Prof Adriano Duse - University of the Witwatersrand & National Health Laboratory Services
Title: Infection Prevention and Control: What is New?
945-1030
Keynote Address 2
Dr Abraham Niehaus - University of KwaZulu-Natal & National Health Laboratory Services
Title: The Intersection of Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention and Control in Hospitals: Insights & Challenges
1030-1045
Networking session/Tea break/
Plenary Session 2
Moderator: Prof Adriano Duse - University of the Witwatersrand & National Health Laboratory Services
1045-1130
Keynote Address 3:
Prof Sandeep Vasaikar – Walter Sisulu University & National Health Laboratory Services
Title: Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae: An Update
1130-1215
Keynote Address 4:
Dr Khine Swe Swe - University of KwaZulu-Natal & National Health Laboratory Services
Title: Antimicrobial Stewardship Program associated with Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs)
1215-1300
Keynote Address 5:
Dr Igbal Master - KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health & King Georges V Hospital
Title: Drug Resistant TB Update - The South African Journey: Challenges and Successes.
1300-1400
LUNCH
Afternoon Session
Plenary session 3
Moderator: Dr Abraham Niehaus - University of KwaZulu-Natal & National Health Laboratory Services
1400-1425
Ms Carine Bokop – Walter Sisulu University & Southern African Training Academy
Title: Outcomes and Risk Factors Associated with Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in Rural Eastern Cape, South Africa
1425-1450
Mr Ntandazo Dlatu - University of Kwazulu Natal
Title: Integration of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Patients’ Services into The General Health Care Systems: Implementation Challenges and Impact On Tuberculosis Control Program in O.R. Tambo District, Eastern Cape
1450-1515
Ms Landiwe Siqhaza - Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital, Mthatha
Title: Healthcare Associated Infections in adult Intensive Care Unit at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital, Mthatha, Eastern Cape
1415-1530
Dr Giulio Pieve - University Hospital of Pisa, Italy
Title: Intervention to reduce the rate of Klebsiella pneumoniae KPC and Acinetobacter baumannii MDR in an ICU at the University Hospital of Pisa, Italy
(Via Skype)
1530-1545
Networking session/Tea break/
1545-1700
Infectious Diseases and Quality Healthcare Workshop
Moderator: Dr Teke Apalata - Walter Sisulu University & National Health Laboratory Services
Title: Strategies in Developing an Effective Infection Prevention and Control Program
Workshop Panellists:
- Prof Adriano Duse
- Dr Igbal Master
- Dr Khine Swe Swe
END OF DAY 2
DAY 3: 24 October 2018
Epidemiology of HIV
Morning Session
830- 900
Registration
900-945
Moderator: Prof Peter Nyasulu – Stellenbosch University
Key Note Presentation 1:
Prof Shinga Feresu - Adjunct Prof University of Fort Hare
Title: The Role of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in Infectious Disease and Infection Control
Plenary Sessions 1
Moderator: Prof Peter Nyasulu – Stellenbosch University
945-1010
Prof Peter Nyasulu – Stellenbosch University
Title: Inferential statistics and its value in epidemiological studies-
1010-1035
Ms Moleen Zunza - Stellenbosch University
Six-week HIV transmission risk among infants born to Zimbabwean mothers on routine combination antiretroviral treatment: A Bayesian analysis
1035-1050
Networking session/Tea break/
Plenary session 2
Moderator: Prof Venant Tchokonte-Nana - Southern African Training Academy
1050-1115
Mr Trust Chibawara - Stellenbosch University
Effects of antiretroviral therapy among HIV positive adults on HIV infections among young women.
1115-1140
Dr Nelly Sharpley – Walter Sisulu University
Title: The Intersectionality of Illness Behaviour and Religious Based Values
in Chronic Disease Management and Prevention among Pentecostal-Charismatics in the Eastern Cape Province”.
1140-1240
Workshop: Research Funding for Emerging Researchers
Moderator: Prof Tckokonte Nana - Southern African Training Academy
Workshop Panellists:
- Prof Rajvir Singh,
- Prof Peter Nyasulu,
- Prof Shinga Feresu,
- Prof Sandeep Vasaikar,
1240-1315
CLOSING CEREMONY - CONFERENCE FEEDBACK
Prof Shinga Feresu – Dr Apalata Teke
1315
LUNCH
This Conference was made successful by:
(1) Scientific presentations:
Invited Volunteer Speakers from different research and training higher degree institutions in South Africa and abroad. We thank all speakers for sharing their experiences in supporting the next generation of scholars.
(2) Financial support and Logistics:
Thanks to all SATA members for their contributions and donations. The Academy also extend its gratitude to the Silverguard Textile company in RSA for its donation despite being a non-SATA member.
Contributions and donations received by SATA and non-SATA members help to keep our conference and workshop fees lower and affordable; provide scholar-ships and discounts to scholars from disadvantaged background; and support accommodation and transport costs for our volunteer speakers from different universities, research and training centers.
(3) Next Conference:
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