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Professional Differentiation for the Oncology Workforce Symposium

September 1, 2023 - September 2, 2023

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 Mohammed Ezzi

Position: Lecturer and Consultant Medical Oncologist
Categories: Committee Members

Dr. 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 also the Treasurer for the Kenya Society of Hematology and Oncology (KESHO) and also the Chair for the Educational subcommittee in the same Society.

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

Lecturer and Consultant Medical Oncologist

Dr. Mohammed Ezzi is a Lecturer and Consultant Medical Oncologist...

Dr. Catherine Nyongesa

Position: Clinical/Radiation Oncologist
Categories: Committee Members

Dr. Catherine Nyongesa Watta is a Clinical/Radiation Oncologist at Texas Cancer Centre Nairobi and Kenyatta National Hospital, with over 10 years of experience in Oncology conducting inpatient and outpatient management of cancer patients. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (University of Nairobi), Master of Medicine in Radiation Oncology (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa), and a Fellowship (FC Rad Onc) in Radiation Oncology from the College of Radiation Oncologists of South Africa. Among the key organizations, she has been a member of, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Health Professions Council of South Africa, and International Gynecologic Cancer Society.

She has received a number of awards in recognition of her work nationally and globally. These include:

  1. Conquer Cancer Foundation (2011, ASCO Annual Meeting),
  2. IDEA (International Development Education Award- ASCO, 2009)
  3. IGCS (International Gynecologic Cancer Society) Travelling Scholarship Award 2008
  4. Employee excellence award KNH 2007,
  5. MMED dissertation paper passed with distinction 2005 at University of the Witwatersrand, SA.
  6. Best O level and A level student Misikhu Girls High school (St Cecilia)

She is one of the founders of the Texas Cancer Center Nairobi.

She is also the first female radiation oncologist in Kenya.

Dr. Catherine Nyongesa is the acting head of Department at the Cancer Treatment Centre Kenyatta National Hospital.

Honorary lecturer university of Nairobi.

Dr. Catherine Nyongesa

Clinical/Radiation Oncologist

Dr. Catherine Nyongesa Watta is a Clinical/Radiation Oncologist at Texas...

Anne Mwirigi

Categories: speakers

Dr Mwirigi is a consultant haematologist working at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. She obtained her undergraduate MBChB from the University of Glasgow in 2002. After her house jobs and a medical rotation in Glasgow, she moved to London in February 2007.

Her career in Haematology began as a senior house officer at King’s College Hospital, following which she was accepted on the Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust Specialist Registrar Rotation in 2009. She obtained her certificate of completion of training in 2014, and thereafter took on consultant haematologist positions for a period of two and a half years at both Guy’s and St Thomas’ and King’s College Hospitals.

Dr Mwirigi has a passion for haematology and always planned to practice haematology in her country of birth, Kenya. Since moving back in December 2016, she has engaged with haematopathologists and clinical haematologists in the region, and is involved collaborative ventures aimed at improving the quality of haematology services in Kenya. She was a key member of the scientific committee which organised the Haematology and Oncology Society of Africa 3rd inaugural conference held in Nairobi in August 2017.

Anne Mwirigi

Dr Mwirigi is a consultant haematologist working at the Aga...

Truphena Komen

Categories: speakers

Truphena is an Oncology Clinical Officer at Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital (MTRH)

She is the current Program coordinator for Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Medical Oncology).

Truphena Komen

Truphena is an Oncology Clinical Officer at Moi Teaching &...

Dr Joyfrida Chepchumba

Categories: speakers

Dr Joyfrida is currently the Program Officer in charge of Treatment, Palliative Care, and Survivorship Pillar at the National Cancer Control Program. She coordinates all activities pertaining to cancer treatment, including partnering with health experts in both public and private sector to develop policies and guidelines to inform best practice in cancer treatment. She has coordinated development of several health policies related to cancer management including the first Kenyan Palliative Care Policy. Other policy documents under development include the National Radiotherapy protocols and Rehabilitation guidelines for children with cancer. She also oversees the M-saratani mobile platform, an e-learning platform which hosts content on early diagnosis of cancer targeting primary healthcare workers in the country. She has been working with the Ministry of Health, Kenya for over 10 years in the public health system.

She is a pharmacist with a Master’s degree in Health Economics and Policy and a Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy both from the University of Nairobi.

Dr Chepchumba previously worked at the National Quality Control Laboratory for seven years as a senior analyst where she oversaw ensuring quality of medicines and medical products through standardized analytical procedures. She is an active member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) the umbrella body for all pharmacists in Kenya.
She has submitted abstracts to different local and international conferences including the World Cancer Congress (2022), Kenya Society of Hematology and Oncology (2022), Oncology Nurses Chapter (2022) PSK (2015).
She is passionate about collaborations in developing robust heath systems to improve the quality of life for patients in the oncology space.

Dr Joyfrida Chepchumba

Dr Joyfrida is currently the Program Officer in charge of...

Dr Edwin Mogere

Categories: speakers

Dr Mogere is a Consultant Neurosurgery and Neurovascular specialist, Assistant Professor and Programme Director at Aga Khan University, Nairobi.

Dr Edwin Mogere

Dr Mogere is a Consultant Neurosurgery and Neurovascular specialist, Assistant...

  1. Medical Oncologists
  2. Radiation Oncologists
  3. Clinical and Radiation Oncologists
  4. Paediatric Oncologists
  5. Surgical oncologists
  6. Gynaecological oncologists
  7. Haematologists
  8. Clinical trial co-ordinators
  9. Oncology nurses
  10. Registrars and fellows specializing in oncology field
  11. Trainee radiation therapists, medical physicists and oncology nurses
  12. Medical officers and general practitioners working in the Oncology field
  13. Radiation therapists
  14. Medical physicists
  15. Oncology pharmacists
  16. Sponsoring companies
  17. Policy makers
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Details

Start:
September 1, 2023
End:
September 2, 2023
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Venue

Aga Khan University, Nairobi