About The Conference

 

The Conference

The scientific program, in part, consists of at least 6 plenary sessions presented jointly by international and local speakers with special focus on lung health issues of great public health interest in Kenya. In addition, over the 3 days, there will be thematic parallel sessions and poster presentations addressing the conference theme through a cross-section of sub-themes listed below. The program will also include postgraduate workshops and satellite sessions on topical lung health subjects. This first conference will bring together medical practitioners, public health specialists, scientists, scholars, community activists, other health professionals and all stakeholders in promotion of lung health. Participation is also expected from regional and international partners.
On behalf of the Government of Kenya and the Division of Leprosy, Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (DLTLD) of Kenya’s Ministry of Health (MOH), the Conference Organizing Committee, warmly welcomes you and your organization to be part of this exciting Conference in the spirit of true friendship, true partnerships and true one world
The draft program and further details will be provided on the Conference website (www.kenyalunghealth.com) in due course. Online registration will also be made available.  The Conference Scientific Committee trust that you will be able to block the above dates to ensure that you join us in Nairobi in October this year. Any inquiries about the Conference should be forwarded to Hillary Kipruto [hkipruto@nltp.co.ke] who is the Secretariat Coordinator 

Sub-themes:

  1. HIV and the Lung to deal with non TB HIV related lung problems
  2. Acute lung infections and the challenge of increasing antimicrobial drug resistance
  3. Oxygen therapy: rational use and the challenges of making it widely available
  4. Critical care in Kenya: the role of the respiratory physician
  5. Tobacco or Health: practical
  6. Rare but important Lung Diseases
  7. Pulmonary vascular disease
  8. Vaccinations for preventing adult lung disease
  9. Asthma
  10. Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
  11. Health System and Lung health

Click here to download the conference poster