Parallel Sessions 1

Selous Hall

Session Chairs: Dr Jackson Kioko, Kenya

                            Dr Khadija Malima, Tanzania

09:35-09:50  Use of e-Medical Records to Improve Accuracy and Timeliness of Viral Load Documentation in a Faith Based HIV Program in Kenya.

                       Godwin Mugo, Kenya

09:50-10:05  Tools and techniques for Clinical Decision Support: A Case of Tanzania.

                       Augustino Jonas Mwagosi, Tanzania

10:05-10:20  Duality of m-Heath: Enabler or inhibiter of Community Health Workers Empowerment for Maternal and Child Health (Case Study of RapidSMS in Rwanda).

                      Said Rutabayiro Ngoga, Rwanda

10:20-10:35  A modern HMIS using Smart Paper Technologies Caroline.

                      Kyozira, Uganda

10:35-10:50  Openclinic software appreciation by health staff at Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire de Kamenge.

                      Eugene Ndirahisha, Burundi

10:50-11:15    Q/A

 

Ruaha Hall

Session Chairs: Prof Fabian Esamai, Kenya

                            Dr Paul Kazyoba, Tanzania

09:35-09:50  Regional data sharing policymaking: From Analysis to Action.

                        Patricia Odero, Kenya

09:50-10:05  Machine learning methods can be used to demonstrate morbidity patterns and trends in rural Uganda.

                       Tryphena Nareeba, Uganda

10:05-10:20  Geographical and behavioral risks associated with Schistosoma haematobium infection in an area of complex transmission.

                      Tecla Angelo, Tanzania

10:20-10:35  Implementing an e-Disease Surveillance System: “Kenyan TIBU Experience”.

                      Wandia Anne Ikua, Kenya

10:35-10:50  Suit for Automated Global e-bioSurveillance, free software tools for Disease surveillance in developing countries.

                      Derrick Emmanuel Mimbe, Uganda

10:50-11:15    Q/A

 

Mikumi Hall

Session Chairs: Prof Joseph Nyandwi, Burundi

                            Dr Fredros Okumu, Tanzania

09:35-09:50  Using mHealth technology to identify and refer surgical site infections among women who undergo caesarean section in rural Rwanda: A Randomized control trial.

                       Theoneste Nkurunziza, Rwanda

09:50-10:05  Utilization of Audio visual medium for conveying sputum collection instructions for tuberculosis diagnosis.

                       Fred On’gera Orina, Kenya

10:05-10:20  Primary Health Care (PHC) Digitalization for better quality and continuity of care.

                      Oswald Luoga, Tanzania

10:20-10:35  New frontiers, new technologies for strengthening pharmaceutical systems in palliative care service delivery.

                      Eve Namisango, Uganda  

10:35-10:50  The performance of OncoE6TM Cervical Test in detecting cervical cancer lesions in HIV-positive women attending an HIV clinic in Bujumbura, Burundi.

                      Zacharie Ndizeye, Burundi

10:50-11:15    Q/A

 

Mkomazi Hall

Session Chairs: Dr Henry Mwebesa, Uganda

                            Dr Mayassa Ally, Tanzania

09:35-09:50  Use of Interactive SMS Reminders to Improve Reporting Timeliness at Health Facilities.

                        Agnes Watsemba, Uganda

09:50-10:05  The Role of Electronic Medical Records Systems on Supporting Routine Health Data Reporting at the Facility Level.

                       Bigten Kikoba, Tanzania

10:05-10:20  The impact of medicines registration HMIS in regulatory decision making process: experience from TFDA.

                       Shani Makenya Maboko, Tanzania

10:20-10:35  Use of Technology in the Fight against Illegal Pharmacies in Kenya: A case of the Health Safety Code.

                      Lucia Kipkoech Keter, Kenya

10:35-10:50  Spatial-temporal analysis of TB incidence in Burundi using GIS.

                      Prosper Masabarakiza, Burundi

10:50-11:15    Q/A