SPEAKER PROFILES:

Dr Angela McLigeyo
Angela McLigeyo is a licensed Physician and Medical Oncologist practicing in Kenya. She has a Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine from the University of Nairobi, a M.Sc. in Clinical Oncology from Ulm University (Germany), and a Fellowship in Medical Oncology from the University of Nairobi. In addition, she obtained a 5-year board certification in Medical Oncology from ESMO in 2019. She has over 17 years of experiences in hospital and clinical settings.

She is a member of the Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO), European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). She is also a fellow of the East, Central and Southern Africa College of Physicians.

Her core skills are in clinical decision making in internal medicine and oncology, conducting trainings, streamlining medical education and conducting research as well as participation in the development of treatment guidelines and protocols.

Dr McLigeyo currently provides comprehensive oncology healthcare at both public and private health facilities, conducts research in oncology and internal medicine when opportunities arise, and is engaged in teaching internal medicine and oncology at the Kenyatta University. She has authored several research articles in peer reviewed journals and presented abstracts at several conferences.

Professor Parmenas Oroko
Parmenas Kibagendi Oroko is a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon and Clinical Associate Professor at Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi. He is also the current chairman of the Kenya Orthopaedic Association. He holds an impressive array of qualifications including MBChB, M.Med (Surgery), FRCS (Ed), FRCSEd (Tr & Orth), and FRCS Eng (Tr & Orth). Specializing in lower limb arthroplasty, pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, as well as knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgery, Prof. Oroko has established himself as a leading expert in his field.

Prof Oroko’s professional journey began in 1986 as a tutorial fellow at the University of Nairobi. His dedication to orthopaedics took him to the UK where he trained and worked as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in lower limb arthroplasty. Upon returning to Kenya in 2011, he continued his practice and introduced advanced surgical techniques at Aga Khan University Hospital.

He is heavily involved in training and mentoring residents, aiming to improve orthopaedic practice in the region. Prof Oroko’s academic contributions include extensive teaching at the University of Nairobi and Aga Khan University, supervision of dissertation research, and numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Additionally, Prof Oroko has played significant roles in administrative capacities, including leading the expansion of orthopaedic services and contributing to reorganization efforts within the Lanarkshire Health Board in the UK. His research focuses on orthopaedic trauma and arthroplasty, with his work presented at various local and international conferences.

Prof Oroko’s vision is to develop a center of excellence in orthopaedics in East Africa, providing top-quality services and training future specialists in the region.

Dr Rogers Mongare (Moderator)
Rogers Mongare is a Clinical and Radiation Oncologist at the Cancer Treatment Centre, Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) with special interest in Head & Neck, GIT, Sarcomas, Urological, Breast and Gynaecological malignancies. He conducts clinical practice and clinical teaching at the largest referral hospital in the region.

He is an honorary lecturer in Radiation Oncology at the Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Medicine, University of Nairobi. He is an active participant at the KNH multidisciplinary tumour boards working closely with other specialists in patient care. He is keen on research, evidence based medicine and passionate on ways of improving treatment outcomes in patients using systemic and radiation treatments. He is an astute specialist oncologist who enjoys the technicalities of planning treatment, using advanced and conventional radiation techniques with computers to deliver treatment. He participates in the technical working groups responsible for developing institutional and national radiotherapy protocols. Besides, he never misses his weekend cross country runs.

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