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Africa Health Agenda International Conference 2019 BOOK OF ABSTRACTS www.ahaic.org Theme: 2030 Now: Multi-sectoral Action to Achieve Universal Health Coverage in Africa Subthemes: Access | Quality | Financing | Accountability Location: Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda Date: 5 - 7 March, 2019 Compiling Team: Josephat Nyagero | Desta Lakew | Emma Gituku | Jessicar Claris | Mercy Mutua Layout and Design Team: Elizabeth Ntonjira | Anthony Muninzwa | Maumau Njuguna TABLE OF CONTENTS Word from the Co-chairs 6 Overview 8 Objectives of Conference 9 Hosting Organisations 10 Organising Committee 11 Scientific Committee 12 Abstract Track Review Board 13 Session Coding for AHAIC 2019 17 Description of Plenary Sessions 18 Scientific Tracks Partner Workshops and Research Skills Lab/ Workshop 27 Description of Partner Sessions 37 Capacity Building Skills Lab/ Workshop Series 51 Abstracts: Orals and Lightning Orals Sessions 60 Day 1 -Tuesday 64 Day 2 - Wednesday 164 Day 3 -Thursday 248 Abstracts: Poster Sessions 299 Sponsors 667 WORD FROM THE CO-CHAIRS elcome to the Africa Health Agenda International Conference 2019 (Africa Heath 2019), which takes place at the Kigali Convention Centre in Kigali, Rwanda, from 5-7 March 2019. This conference is co-hosted by Amref Health WAfrica and Rwanda’s Ministry of Health, and builds on the successes of the 2nd Africa Health Agenda International Conference, which was held from 7-9 March 2017 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The theme of Africa Health 2019 conference is “2030 Now: Multi-sectoral Action to Achieve Universal Health Coverage in Africa” and the four subthemes are Access, Quality, Financing and Accountability. The conference will be a key opportunity to map a pathway from commitment to action on UHC, with the aim that by 2030, everyone in Africa has access to essential, quality health care, regardless of their ability to pay. The timing of the conference is especially momentous as it serves as a milestone in the run-up to the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in September 2019. The conference will spotlight Africa’s greatest health challenges, discuss how the continent can accelerate progress toward UHC and build momentum among diverse stakeholders. Africa Health 2019 will serve as a go-to, knowledge-sharing platform to arrive at home-grown solutions on how new research, innovation and political commitments can solve those challenges and advance UHC in Africa. As suggested by the theme, the conference will place multi-sector partnerships at the centre stage. The achievement of UHC in Africa by 2030 is contingent on active engagement of governments, civil society, the private sector, multilateral and bilateral partners, and many others. The three-day event will feature diverse settings to encourage active engagement among the participants, including plenaries, symposia sessions, partner-led events, interactive workshops, scientific tracks, an innovation marketplace, and a Youth Pre- conference. Over 1,000 delegates will convene in Kigali, including policymakers, civil society, technical experts, innovators, the private sector, thought leaders, scientists, researchers and youth leaders. Africa Health 2019 will highlight the key role played by scientific research and its contributions to the achievement of the UHC. It will also allow researchers, scholars and industry leaders to assess and understand what universal actions are needed to improve the state of health in Africa and strengthen health systems across the continent. Through the conference’s four scientific tracks – aligned with the four sub-themes of access, quality, financing and accountability for UHC – leading researchers will share the 6 | Book of Abstracts AHAIC 2019 latest findings and discuss gaps. A new feature at Africa Health 2019, the Innovation Marketplace, will infuse the conference with engaging and disruptive displays, talks and exhibits that draw attention to emerging health innovations, including those pioneered and patented by African innovators. The Marketplace will allow conference participants to learn about and engage with the latest innovations and technologies that are revolutionizing health outcomes and advancing UHC across Africa. Each country faces unique challenges to attaining UHC. Research inputs and evidence are critical to address major questions facing governments as they design and implement UHC country plans and strategies, tailored to meet the needs of their citizens. Africa Health 2019 brings together health development professionals and researchers to share and evaluate evidence that can contribute to generating home-grown solutions to the health problems facing the African continent and the attainment of UHC. The conference will be a platform for conversations on health to happen on African soil and led by African voices, driven by data and innovation. An energizing Youth Pre-conference will precede Africa Health 2019, running from 3-4 March 2019. Over 300 Pan-Africa young leaders, professionals, aspiring researchers and future leaders are expected to attend. Reinforcing the slogan – Nothing About Us, Without Us – the 2019 Youth Pre-conference will be an opportunity to put into action the priorities identified by nearly 250 youth from 15 African countries during the 2017 Youth Pre-conference. A youth hack-a-thon will challenge participants to find innovative solutions to pressing health issues facing the continent, and particularly young people. On behalf of the Africa Health 2019 Organising Committee, we are pleased to bring you opportunities to learn, share, discuss, collaborate and inspire, to help shape Africa’s health agenda. Hon Dr Diane Gashumba Dr Githinji Gitahi Minister of Health | Republic of Rwanda Group CEO | Amref Health Africa Co-Chair, Africa Health 2019 Organising Committee Co-Chair, Africa Health 2019 Organising Committee 7 | Book of Abstracts AHAIC 2019 OVERVIEW frica is at a critical moment in the pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Most countries recognize the importance of “health for all,” both as a means of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and because it is the right Athing to do. However, political will and a clear strategic vision are just the first step. Now, leaders across Africa must turn this commitment into action if Africa is to achieve its UHC targets. The Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2019 Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) is one of the largest health-related conferences in Africa, and provides a premiere platform to debate the future of health on the continent and accelerate home-grown solutions to diverse health challenges. Co-hosted by Amref Health Africa and the Ministry of Health of Rwanda, the three-day meeting is expected to draw more than 1,500 participants from across Africa and the global community – including scientists, practitioners and advocates as well as political leaders, the private sector and media. Discussions will be anchored by the four pillars of the conference – access, quality, financing and accountability. Throughout the conference, the cross-cutting subjects of gender, multi-sector partnerships, technology and country leadership is woven into sessions to give nuance to conversations. The conference also spotlights trailblazers and innovators making an impact and inspiring change across the continent. In advance of the main conference, Amref Health Africa will host a Youth Pre-Conference from 3-4 March 2019 at the Kigali Convention Center. This Pan-African youth convening is an opportunity to bring together over 300 youth leaders, professionals and future leaders from across the continent to network and be at the center of critical discussions on the future of UHC in Africa. Reinforcing the slogan – Nothing About Us, Without Us – the 2019 Youth Pre-Conference is an opportunity to take stock of progress on priorities identified by nearly 250 youth from 15 African countries during the 2017 Youth Pre-Conference. 8 | Book of Abstracts AHAIC 2019 OBJECTIVES OF CONFERENCE 1. To bring together diverse stakeholders and address how Africa can accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). 2. To exchange scientific knowledge and best practices on how new research, innovation and political commitments can solve Africa’s health challenges and advance UHC. 3. To identify and discuss gaps and challenges in implementing UHC in Africa, as well as to identify and share home-grown solutions to address these challenges. 9 | Book of Abstracts AHAIC 2019 HOSTING ORGANISATIONS 10 | Book of Abstracts AHAIC 2019 ORGANISING COMMITTEE Dr Diane Gashumba Minister of Health, Republic of Rwanda AHAIC 2019 Co-chair Dr Githinji Gitahi Group CEO, Amref Health Africa AHAIC 2019 Co-chair Mette Kjaer Kinoti Chief Programmes Officer, Amref Health Africa Member Dr Meshack Ndirangu Country Director, Amref Health Africa Member Desta Dakew Head of Fundraising, Amref Health Africa Member Emma Gituku Conference Cordinator, AHAIC 2019 Member Dr Joachim Osur Director of Regional Offices and Field Offices, Amref Health Africa Member Dr Josephat Nyagero Technical Lead for Research, Amref Health Africa Member Jennifer Foulds Ag Communications Director Global, Amref Health Africa Member Elizabeth Ntonjira Senior Manager, Corporate Comms, Africa, Amref Health Africa Member Evalin Karijo Director, Youth Advocacy, Chair, Youth Pre-Conference Organising Committee Member Rose Mungai Finance Manager, AHAIC 2019 Member Gloria Nyanja Co-chair, Youth