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Professional Differentiation for the Oncology Workforce Symposium
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The Kenya Society for Haematology and Oncology (KESHO) partnered with the African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) and the Ministry of Health, Kenya, and the Aga Khan University, to host the 1st Professional Differentiation for the Oncology Workforce Symposium aimed at developing a skilled and well trained oncology workforce who can provide quality care and services across the cancer continuum from prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.
The event brought together specialists, program directors, policymakers, universities, and all facilities that provide training for all cadres providing oncology services across the country and in the region to define the scope of practice, core competencies and entrustable professional activities for all oncology and allied services care providers in the country.
Dr. Andrew Odhiambo
Dr. Andrew is a Consultant Physician/Medical Oncologist & Program Director/Lecturer (Medical Oncology Fellowship Program) at the University of Nairobi. Dr. Andrew holds a Master’s degree in Internal Medicine from the University of Nairobi. He has attended preceptorship training in Haematological Oncology & Infectious Diseases from the University of Maryland Marleen & Stewart Greenbaum Cancer Centre in the United States. He later did his Fellowship in Medical Oncology in the United Kingdom and was certified by the Federation of Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom as well as the Association of Cancer Physicians and the European Society for Medical Oncology. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh as well as the East, Central & Southern Africa College of Physicians.
He is the outgoing Secretary & former Treasurer of Kenya Society of Haematology & Oncology (KESHO). Dr. Andrew is a member of KAP, ASCO, ESMO, AORTIC & ECSACOP. Dr. Andrew serves as an expert advisor for local and international bodies i.e. MOH, Kenya Cancer Prevention TWG, ASCO & NCCN Cancer Treatment Guidelines Committees. He has published several articles on cancer in both international and local peer reviewed scientific journals.
Dr. Andrew was awarded the prestigious Business Daily Africa Top 40 under 40 men in the year 2017. He is passionate about cancer education and awareness especially through digital platforms. He has over 50 appearances in mainstream local and international TV and print media promoting cancer awareness.
His key areas of sub specialization and interest include Colon cancer, Stomach cancer, Breast Cancer, Pancreatic, Liver & Bile Duct cancer, Cancer or Unknown Primary, Lymphoma as well as newer treatments i.e. Immunotherapy & Targeted therapy for Colon, Skin, Lung, Kidney cancers etc. For his full profile, please visit www.drandrewodhiambo.com
Dr. Andrew Odhiambo
Dr. Andrew is a Consultant Physician/Medical Oncologist & Program Director/Lecturer...
Dr. Mohammed Ezzi
Mohammed Ezzi is a Lecturer and Consultant Medical Oncologist in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics at the University of Nairobi in Nairobi, Kenya. He is the current Chair for the Education & Training Subcommittee at Kenya Society of Hematology and Oncology (KESHO) He is the former Treasurer for KESHO.
He did his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Nairobi and subsequently did a two-year fellowship in Medical Oncology at the same university. He is currently a fellow at the College of the European School of Oncology and pursuing a Certificate in Competence in Breast Cancer by the European School of Oncology.
His academic focus is in medical education and is passionate about teaching across the spectrum of medical learners with an interest in enhancing oncologic knowledge amongst non-oncologist. He has presented at several symposia, workshops and conferences both locally and internationally. He has several publications in peer reviewed international journals. Dr. Mohammed Ezzi is a member of KESHO, ASCO, ESMO, AORTIC and KAP. His key areas of interest include breast cancer, malignant hematology and clinical pharmacology.
Dr. Mohammed Ezzi
Mohammed Ezzi is a Lecturer and Consultant Medical Oncologist in...
Caesar Oburu Barare
Caesar Oburu Barare is the Assistant Chief Radiation Therapist at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Cancer Treatment Centre.
He is a part time lecturer in Dip Med Imaging at KMTC Manza Campus and a Clinical Tutor, BRad (Therapy) at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
He is the immediate past Regional Director Africa at International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT). He is the past president of Society of Radiography in Kenya (SORK).
Caesar Oburu Barare
Caesar Oburu Barare is the Assistant Chief Radiation Therapist at...
Dr. Mary Nyangasi
A medical doctor and global health physician with a 17-year career experience in medical
practice, clinical and preventive oncology, cancer policy formulation and programming at the
Ministry of Health in Kenya. Currently serves as the Head of the National Cancer Control
Program and Co-Chair of the National Cancer Taskforce.
She is passionate about improving access to care across the cancer care continuum and health
system strengthening to ensure delivery of services in a timely, safe and effective manner.
She has led the formulation and implementation of various cancer policy documents and
guidelines including the Breast Cancer Screening and Early Diagnosis Action Plan 2021-2025.
Globally, she has also contributed to the drafting of the Global Strategy for Elimination of
Cervical Cancer abd the Global Breast Health Initiative. She has interest in cancer research
especially in the area of preventive oncology and behavioural studies and have published a
number of papers in various peer-reviewed journals. She is a member of the Kenya Medical
Association, the Africa Cancer Coalition, the Kenya Red Cross and the Kenya Society of
Haematology and Oncology.
Dr. Mary Nyangasi
Medical doctor and global health physician
A medical doctor and global health physician with a 17-year...
Irene Weru
Dr. Irene Weru has worked at Kenyatta National Hospital since 2003 and is current head of clinical pharmacy. Dr. Weru holds a master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy with sub-specialization in oncology pharmacy from the University of Nairobi.
Dr. Weru is a member of various National and international technical working groups including Demand Forecasting and Quantification TWG of the Coalition for Access to NCD Medicines, ChemoSafe Regional TWG, Pharmacy Advisory Council -Global HOPE Pediatric Hematology /Oncology Centers of Excellence and NCI-Kenya Quality Management Expert Working Group.
Dr. Weru is a member of several professional associations including HOPAK, PSK, KESHO and ISOPP. She is the current Secretary to the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP).
Besides oncology, Dr. Weru has interest in medicines management and use especially medicine formulary management. She is also an honorary lecturer at University of Nairobi, School of Pharmacy and provides research and clinical practice supervision to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Irene Weru
Dr. Irene Weru has worked at Kenyatta National Hospital since...
Dr Naftali Busakhala
Naftali Busakhala is a Senior Lecturer and specialist Physician at Moi University and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. He is the departmental postgraduate coordinator at the department of pharmacology and toxicology at Moi University. He is the co-chairman of the Ampath Oncology working group. Dr Busakhala is the principal investigator of the AIDS Malignancy Consortium, Moi University Site. He is also the principal investigator of the Lung and Breast Cancer Projects.
He is also a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Prevention and Research, Lyon France. He has published widely in peer reviewed journals.
Dr Busakhala is the Chairperson of the Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO).
He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Moi University and a Masters of Medicine in Internal Medicine from University of Nairobi. He also received post graduate training in Pharmacology from Tianjin University China and Makerere University Uganda. He was a Fogarty trainee in Haematology and Oncology at Brown University, USA.
Dr Naftali Busakhala
Senior Lecturer and Specialist Physician
Naftali Busakhala is a Senior Lecturer and specialist Physician at...
- Medical Oncologists
- Radiation Oncologists
- Clinical and Radiation Oncologists
- Paediatric Oncologists
- Surgical oncologists
- Gynaecological oncologists
- Haematologists
- Clinical trial co-ordinators
- Oncology nurses
- Registrars and fellows specializing in oncology field
- Trainee radiation therapists, medical physicists and oncology nurses
- Medical officers and general practitioners working in the Oncology field
- Radiation therapists
- Medical physicists
- Oncology pharmacists
- Sponsoring companies
- Policy makers
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