14:00-14:20 A critical reflection on raising community knowledge and understanding of their health and patient rights.

Disability Inclusive e-Health – Zimbabwean sign language mobile application for pharmaceutical & medical services (Purple Signs). Role of the Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe (MRCZ) in the coordination & Promotion of Health Research – Protecting Patient Safety & Quality of Healthcare.

Mr. T. Nkurumah

Dominic Tapfuma.

Dr. S. Munyati

14:20-14:40

14:40-15:00

15:00-15:10 Discussion

Session 7: (Clinical Governance & Leadership): Chair: Dr. B. Mateveke

Scientific Committee Congress Committee

Dr. P. Kuona - ChairDr. T. Bwakura Dr. A. ChisadaDr A. Mahomva Dr. D. MashavaDr. E. ChikumbaDr. D.M. GwatidzoDr. D.D. ChifambaDr. N. MahachiMr. A.J.V. Maunganidze

09:00 – 12:00 Annual General Meeting

18:00 Presidential Banquet

Saturday 24 August 2019

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Session 8: (Emergency Medical Services): Chair: Dr. F. Lovemore

15:10-15:30 Formalization of emergency medicine training is the only way to improve patient safety and quality of emergency care in Zimbabwe.

15:30-15:50 Partnering for Emergency Care Development in Africa. 15:50-16:10 A Situation Analysis of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in

Zimbabwe. 16:10-16:30 Zimbabwe Emergency Medical Society (ZEMS): The background, formation and

progress made to date. 16:30-16:40 Discussion16:40-16:45 Closing remarks.

Dr. E. Mari

Prof. H. Geduld

Dr. M. Maulana

Dr. S. Mtombeni.

Dr. P. Kuona

18:00 Cultural Dinner

Dr. K. Masinire – Convener Dr. S.M. ChirisaDr. E. MayidaDr. S. Chigumira

172 Baines Avenue-Gelfand-Ritchken House-Zimbabwe: Tel:263 0242 791561172 Baines Avenue-Gelfand-Ritchken House-Zimbabwe: Tel:263 0242 791561

THURSDAY 22 August 2019

(Education, Training & Mentorship) – Chair Dr. S. AustinSession 1

08:30-08:40 Welcome Address by

08:40-09:00 Clinical decision support & continuing health education digital platform.

09:00-09:20 Standardisation and modernisation of medical terms in local languages (shona) for

quality communication between provider and patient.

09:20-09:40 Paediatric HIV management curriculum for interns at Mpilo Hospital.

09:40-10:00 Clinical Decision Support on a Healthcare e-Platform. Mr. U. Ansari

10:00-10:10 Discussion

Dr. F.M. Chiwora (ZiMA President)

Dr. Y. Turugari

Dr. B. Manyame

Dr W. Ndebele

10:10-10:30 Tea Break

Session 2 (Clinical Audits and antimicrobial stewardship): Chair -Dr. P. Chimedza

10:30-10:40 Quality of Care of diabetes. 10:40-11:00 Reducing antimicrobial use through audit at a large tertiary neonatal unit in Harare,

Zimbabwe. th11:00- 11:20 Zimbabwe's response to the 67 World Health Assembly Declaration on

Antimicrobial resistance as a world threat. 11:20-11:30 Discussion11:30-11:50 Quality of maternal and neonatal care in 10 selected sites in Goromonzi and

Murehwa districts, In Mashonaland East Province.11:50-12:10 Accountability a missing element in maternal and newborn care. 12:10-12:30 What are the health service delivery factors, clinician factors, and patient factors

that result in the cancellation of scheduled theatre cases at Harare Central Hospital?

12:30-12:50 Factors contributing to theory practice gap in Nursing: A case of Gwanda Provincial Hospital.

12:50-13:00 Discussion

D. Chapoterera-Bulle

Dr. G. Chimhini.

Dr. P. Manangazira

Prof. C. HaruzivisheProf. S. Munjanja

Dr. N. Masuka

P. Mzizi

13:00-14:00 Lunch

Session 3: (HIV Implementation Science & Data Use): Chair Mr. M. Wazara

14:00-14:20 New scientific updates in HIV prevention and treatment: What do we have now and does the future hold?

14:20-14:40 Clinical effect and cost effectiveness of incorporation of point of care assays into early infant HIV diagnosis programs in Zimbabwe, 2019.

14:40-15:00 Zimbabwe's national third line antiretroviral therapy program: Cohort description and treatment outcomes.

15:00-15:20 When plasma viral load does not answer the question: Is the patient failing therapy?

15:20-15:30 Discussion

Dr M. Tadesse

Dr. T. Nyamundaya

Dr. C. Chimbetete

Dr. M. Pascoe

Session 4: (Young Scientists): Chair Dr. D. Mashava

08:00-08:20 Total worker health concept: towards a more holistic approach to employee

wellness.

08:20- 08:40 Effective medical care counselling for patients that subscribe to religious notions.

08:40-09:00 The unfolding epidemics of mercury intoxication and silicosis amongst artisanal small scale gold miners in Zimbabwe.

09:00-09:20 The Unstable Bladder. 09:20-09:40 Update on acute management of migrane cepalgias. 09:40-10:00 Patient safety. 10:00-10:15 Discussion

Dr. B. Garamumhango

Bishop N. Pashapa

Dr. D. MoyoDr. S. Meki

Dr. A. MataruseB. Masango

10:15-10:30 Tea Break

FRIDAY 23 August 2019

Session 5: (Patient Safety in different disciplines) – Chair Dr. G. Kadzirange

10:30-10:40 Patients perspective regarding patient safety and quality of healthcare.

10:40-1100 The role of peer review and referrals.

11:00-11:20 Patient Safety and quality of health care in Zimbabwe 2019.

11:20-11:40 To Err is Human: the second victim.

11:40-12:00 Disaster management and mass casualty situation in Zimbabwe. Quo vadis?

The role of the manufacturing, storage and dispensing of medicines in ensuring

patient safety and quality of health care.12:20-12:30 Discussion12:30-13:00 Patient safety & Quality Healthcare: solutions for Africa

(Keynote Speaker)13:00-13:10 Official Opening –

Ms. M. Chima

Dr. A. Danso

Mr. G. Museka

Prof. M.M. Chidzonga

Dr. W. Muteweye.

Mr. P. Mwendera

Dr. A. Isemede

Hon. Minister of Health Dr. O. Moyo

12:00- 12:20

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13:10-14:00 Lunch

Session 6: (Official Opening Session): Chair-Prof. R. Makunike-Mutasa

15:30-15:40 Neonatal sepsis and microbial sensitivity patterns at a tertiary institution in Zimbabwe. Dr. B. Karongo

15:40-15:50 TB in hospitalised children. 15:50-16:00 Clinical characteristics and outcome of children admitted with bronchiolitis at

Harare Central Hospital. 16:00-16:10 Aetiology, Clinical Profiles and Outcomes of Hospitalised Acute Kidney Injury

Paediatric Patients at Two Tertiary Hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe.

16:30-16:40 Discussion

Dr. T. Munemo

Dr M. Kasekete

Dr. L.G. Chakawata

Dr T Nyamutowa

16:10-16:20 Factors associated with cessation of breastfeeding before 24 months of age among children hospitalized and their clinical profile at two tertiary hospitals in Harare Zimbabwe.

18:00 Welcome Cocktail