The proposed approach is to have a conference with plenary sessions, breakout and an exhibition focused on knowledge sharing, networking and building synergy.
Morning plenary sessions with carefully selected keynote speakers, fireside chats and panelists will set the stage for the day’s theme. The last sub-theme will give way to parallel breakout sessions where organizations and companies will showcase impactful projects and best practices and discussions will be held on challenges to scalability and select case studies. Parallel sessions will continue through the afternoon with discussions and expositions around research studies, mapping research gaps and identifying crucial interventions.
The proposed program will present as follows:
| DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY | RESPONSIBLE |
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| 2nd December 2024 | 16:00 - 16:15 | Registration | • North Star Alliance |
| 16:15 - 16:30 | Welcome Remarks | • Dr. John DENG DIAR DIING, PhD, PE, Executive Secretary of the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) • Board Chairperson of North Star Alliance- Mr. Bernard Kadasia |
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| 16:30 - 17:00 | Opening - Keynote Addresses | • Dr. Godfrey Nsereko- National Coordinator Community Health Focal Point for Africa CDC’s Eastern Africa Region •Dr. Samoel Ashimosi Khamadi- Senior Principal Research Scientist, Director for the Centre for Virus Research (CVR), Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) •Dr. Ruth Laibon- Masha, PhD, EBS- National Syndemic Disease Control Council – NSDCC- CEO •Dr. Rose Wafula- Head of the National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCOP) •Co-op Bank •Pfizer Inc. |
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| 17:00 - 17:30 | Official Opening- Guest of Honor Address | • Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport- Mr. Davis Chirchir, EGH | |
| 17:30 - 18:30 | Photo Session & Refreshments | • The Edge Conventional Center |
| DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY | RESPONSIBLE |
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| 3rd December 2024 | 09:00 - 09:15 | Day 1 Recap, Announcements, Session Introductions | • MC |
| 09:15 - 10:30 | Plenary Session 1 (Presentation, Panel discussion and Q&A) Sub-Theme 1: The role of transport corridors in promoting health- National Response | • Speakers panel 1. Dr. Ruth Laibon-Masha, PhD, EBS- National Syndemic Disease Control Council – NSDCC- CEO 2.Dr. Rose Wafula- Head of the National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCOP) |
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| 10:30 - 11:30 | Tea/Coffee Break | • The Edge Conventional Center | |
| 11:30 - 12:45 | Plenary Session 2 (Presentation, Panel discussion and Q&A) Sub-Theme 2: The role of research and surveillance in preventing the spread of diseases along the transport corridors in Africa | • Speakers panel 1. Ms Hellen Koka: Research Scientist, Kenya Medical Research Institute: Overview of arboviruses and viral hemorrhagic fevers of interest along the northern corridor: 2. Dr. Githuka George- Programme Director – DCPM-Amref Health Africa in Kenya 3.Solomon Langat: Research Scientist, Kenya Medical Research Institute: Monkeypox detection and the importance of surveillance along the transport corridors in Africa 4.Francis Mulwa: Research Scientist, Kenya Medical Research Institute: Vector surveillance along the northern corridor. The role played by trucks and truck drivers in moving vectors across countries |
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| 12:45 - 14:00 | Lunch Break | • The Edge Conventional Center | |
| 14:00 - 16:00 | Plenary Session 3 (Presentation, Panel discussion and Q&A) Sub-Theme 3: Trade facilitation and economic growth | • Speakers panel 1. Mr. Stephen Ruzibiza, CEO of Rwanda Private Sector Federation 2. Dr. John DENG DIAR DIING, PhD, PE, Executive Secretary of the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) 3. Mr. Silvester M. kututa, Founder and Chairma of Express Shipping & Logistics EA Ltd, Group |
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| 16:00 - 16:30 | My Stories; Testimonies | • Truck Drivers (3) | |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Refreshments | • The Edge Conventional Center |
| DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY | RESPONSIBLE |
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| 4th December 2024 | 09:00 - 09:15 | Day 2 Recap and Announcements | • MC |
| 09:15 - 10:30 | Plenary Session 1 (Presentation, Panel discussion and Q&A) Sub-Theme 4: Building partnerships for prosperous transport corridors | • Speakers panel 1.Mr. Bernard Kadasia, Chair of the Supervisory Board 2. Dr. Ruth Laibon-Masha, PhD, EBS- National Syndemic Disease Control Council – NSDCC- CEO 3. Caroline Barber- CEO Transaid Kenya 4. Makueni County |
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| 10:30 - 11:30 | Tea/Coffee Break | • The Edge Conventional Center | |
| 11:30 - 12:45 | Breakout sessions (Presentations, Panel discussions and Q&A) Sub-Theme 5: Artificial Intelligence: Technology and innovation for health, trade and development | • Speakers panel 1.Madam Jasmin Gohl, GIZ Trade Team, Kenya (Overview) 2.Madam Natasha Mramba, Advocate for women with a keen interest in Technology. 3. Mr. Tom Kinyanjui, Co-founder of Neutral Labs Africa |
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| 12:45 - 14:00 | Lunch Break | • The Edge Conventional Center | |
| 14:00 - 14:30 | Exhibitions | • Promoters | |
| 14:30 - 15:00 | Summary | • Lead Rapporteur- Jacob Okoth | |
| 15:00 - 16:30 | Closing Remarks | •Dr. Emmanuel Nzai, Appointed Chairman of Kenya Vision 2023 Delivery Board • CS Public Health- Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa • North Star Alliance • Northern Corridor |
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| 16:30 - 17:00 | Tea/Coffee Break | • The Edge Conventional Center |
