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Meeting Room 1.40
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Meeting Room 1.61 - 1.62
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Meeting Room 1.63 - 1.64
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7:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
REGISTRATION - DAY 1
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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
OPENING CEREMONY Mr Nkwan Jacob Gobte, Master of Ceremonies
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9:01 AM - 9:15 AM |
Welcome to 9th ICAN Conference and a Tribute to Prof Ossama Rasslan Prof Shaheen Mehtar, Chair ICAN 2025
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9:16 AM - 9:30 AM |
Welcome from ICAN Chair Prof Chedly Azzouz, ICAN Chair
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9:31 AM - 9:40 AM |
Country Roll Call Ms Alethea Mashamba
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9:41 AM - 10:30 AM |
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: CAN WE USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO RECTIFY NATURAL STUPIDITY? BRINGING IPC AND AMS INTO THE AGE OF DIGITAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGY Speaker: Prof Marc Mendelson
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
REFRESHMENT BREAK | MEET THE PRESS AND THE PODCAST WITH PROF VINDANA CHIBABHAI
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11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
SESSION 1: THE INTERDEPENDENCE OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT ON IPC Chair: Mrs Briette du Toit Ludick, Dr Kalisvar Marimuthu
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SESSION 2: APPLYING BASIC IPC PRINCIPLES TO PRACTCE Chair: Dr Arifa Parker, Colette Ouellet
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SESSION 3: APPLYING POINT PREVALENCE SURVEY TO ENHANCE AMS ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT - SPONSORED BY bioMérieux Chair: Dr Ann Versporten
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11:01 AM - 11:30 AM |
Microbiome Interactions in Healthcare Settings Speaker: Dr Kalisvar Marimuthu
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Breath of fresh air in 2025: Respiratory protections for pathogens that transmit through the air Speaker: Prof Keertan Dheda
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Applying point prevalence survey to low resource settings- advantages and disadvantages Speaker: Dr Ann Versporten
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
The role of Architects in reducing infection risk Speaker: Mr Duncan Rendall
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IPC from the manager's perspective: Challenges and opportunities Speaker: Dr Roshni Mistry
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Data driven AMS: identifying gaps and potential for improved patient care Speaker: Dr Caroline Theunissen
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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
Watersystems as a source of infection Speaker: Prof Joost Hopman
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Applying Evidence to Hierachy of Controls Speaker: Mrs Elizabeth Schoeman
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Case study 1: Outpatient antimicrobial prescribing in healthcare institutions versus antimicrobial dispensing in community pharmacies. AMS driven by the method of the Global-PPS. Case Study 2: The impact of GPPS in the South Africa inpatient setting Case Study 1: Dr Philip Oshun &
Case Study 2: Mrs Reshma Misra
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12:30 PM - 1:00 PM |
New Ventilation regulations in South Africa: A paradigm shift Speaker: Mr Tobias van Reenen
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Adapting IPC: Tailoring core practices to unique environments Speaker: Dr Arifa Parker
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Discussion and the way forward
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
DAY 1 - LUNCH AND POSTER ROUNDS
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
SESSION 4: EFFECTIVE SURVEILLANCE IN LOW RESOURCE SETTINGS Chair: Mrs Elizabeth Schoeman, Prof Ghada Ismail
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SESSION 5: STRENGTHENING IPC AND AMS ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT Chair: Prof Chedly Azzouz, Dr Manda Kabongo
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SESSION 6: IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR PATIENT SAFETY Chair: Dr Molebogeng Kolojane, Mrs Mfiekwe Eveline Ngwayi
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2:01 PM - 2:30 PM |
Surveillance systems in Africa- Identifying the Best Approach Speaker: Prof Angela Dramowski
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The strategic plan for IPC and AMS in Africa Speaker: Dr Yewande Alimi
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Embedding IPC into Everyday Clinical Practice: Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Implementation Speaker: Dr Molebogeng Kolojane
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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Applying molecular methods to surveillance in low resource setting Speaker: Prof Andrew Whitelaw
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Building Capacity in the Global South: Sustainable Strategies for AMR Containment Speaker: Prof Ranga Reddy Burri
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Multidisciplinary Collaboration: The Key to Effective Patient Safety Implementation Speaker: Ms Alethea Mashamba
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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Using HAI data effectively - Effective Use of HAI Data in Decision-Making Speaker: Prof Ghada Ismail
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Implementation of sustainable IPC in Africa - the evidence Speaker: Prof Babacar Ndoye
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Behavioral Change and Culture Shifts: Strategies for Sustaining IPC Practices for Patient Safety Speaker: Dr E-beth Barrera-Cancedda
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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
The role of waste water surveillance in outbreak detection Speaker: Prof Renee Street
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Beyond Words - Cultivating Commitment to IPC & AMS through Strategic Communication Speaker: Prof Folasade Ogunsola
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HCW Management: Health Care Waste Management Strategies to reduce risk Speaker: Mr Edward Krisiunas
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4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
DAY 1 - REFRESHMENT BREAK
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4:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
SESSION 7: BRINGING ABOUT SYSTEM CHANGE IN IPC FOR AFRICA - HOW TO DO IT Chair: Prof Folasade Ogunsola, Dr Damilola Adeniyi
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SESSION 8: HEALTH ECONOMICS C-SECTION RELATED SSI AND AMR - INSIGHTS, OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES - SPONSORED BY ESSITY Chair: Dr Molebogeng Kolojane
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SESSION 9: TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF LEADERSHIP FOR IPC Chair: Prof. Shaheen Mehtar, Ms Julie Storr
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4:31 PM - 5:00 PM |
Legal framework of IPC for Africa Speaker: Dr Yewande Alimi
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Strengths and weaknesses of existing data Importance of SSI and AMR Scientific review - Published data on C-section and birth rates in Africa Using health indicators to describe the need
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What makes a good leader? Speaker: Prof Shaheen Mehtar
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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Financing IPC initiatives Speaker: Ms Chipo Gwayagwaya
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Health economic data collectioin in Africa - running trial Overview of 'Marlin' trial Which health economic data will be collected Impact of health economic data
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Building Capacity: Developing Future IPC Leaders in African Healthcare Settings Speaker: Prof Andy Bulabula
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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Practice IPC through research and Artificial Intelligence Speaker: Dr Jim Ayukekbong
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Health Economic in daily work Understanding of health economics The beauty of health economic models Potential cost saving using innovative solutions
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The Role of Leadership in Strengthening IPC Programs: Strategies for Sustainable Impact Speaker: Dr Terence Carter
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6:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
IPC Research in Africa for Africa: Time for action Speaker: Prof Folasade Ogunsola
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Panel discussion
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Influencers of healthcare restrictions, in the name of IPC Speaker: Ms Julie Storr
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
WELCOME COCKTAIL RECEPTION | EXHIBITION
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