Dr Khadija Warfa
Khadija Warfa is a Gynecologic Oncologist, who completed her gynaecological oncology fellowship at the University of Calgary, Canada.

Currently Dr. Warfa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Aga Khan University Hospital, where she had done her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency training. She is involved in the training and supervision of postgraduate students.

Dr. Warfa is a member of the African Cancer Coalition and European society of gynecologic oncology (ESGO). She is involved in the Harmonized NCCN guidelines and is a technical advisor to the Kenya National cancer treatment protocols with the objective to reduce mortality related to Gynecologic Cancers in Kenya.

Dr Sheynaz Bassa
Sheynaz Bassa is the Head of Radiation Oncology at Steve Biko Academic hospital, University of Pretoria. Her research interest is on genitourinary cancers, with a focus on HIV related cervix cancers.

Dr Jonathan Wawire
Jonathan Wawire is an anatomic pathologist and Assistant Professor at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, with a strong background in Gynecologic Pathology.

He has held various leadership roles within the Kenya Association of Clinical Pathologists, contributing to the advancement of pathology education and practice in the region.

Dr. Wawire is also a dedicated researcher with numerous peer-reviewed publications, and he has received the International Society of Gynecological Pathologists Young Member Award for his work on endometrial carcinoma in Kenya. His commitment to fostering collaboration through case reviews and conferences underscores his dedication to improving pathology services and training.

Dr Omar Abdihamid (Moderator)
Omar Abdihamid is a Consultant Oncologist working in Nairobi and Garissa Cancer Center. He holds a master’s degree in Clinical Oncology from Central South University in China.

His main research and clinical interests include improving care in cancers of the head and neck, Esophagus and Genitourinary cancers.

Dr. Omar is passionate about global oncology, cancer care access, and equity in low- and middle-income countries, and advocates for culturally based cancer care, affordability, patient education, digital health, and access to treatment.

He is also a published cancer researcher, editor, and reviewer in medical journals.
He is a fellow of

• 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) International Development Education Award (IDEA)
• Fellow of the African Cancer Leadership Institute (ACLI),
• The winner of the ASCO VOICES 2022 Award– for highlighting the state of cancer care in Kenya.