Harnessing Community Engagement for Public Health Research Success in East Africa

Join us for an interactive and insightful webinar where we delved into the critical role of community engagement in global health research and its significant impact on public health in East Africa. We explored practical strategies and the importance of involving communities in research initiatives to ensure relevance, sustainability, and ethical considerations. Attendees learned how meaningful partnerships with communities can lead to impactful research outcomes and influence public health policies and practices. Whether you were a researcher, healthcare professional, or community health worker, this webinar was designed for you.

Event date
Wed July 10, 2024

00:00 - Welcome from Chair - Sheikha Salum Mohamed
Panel introductions
04:55 - Ms. Naima Sykes - Head of Global Stakeholder Engagement at Target Malaria, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
09:22 - Dr. Prosper Chaki - Senior Research Scientist, Ifakara Health Institute - Tanzania
14:51- Ms. Noni Mumba - Head of the Engagement platform at the KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) - Kenya
18:34 - Prof. Fredros Okumu - Professor of Vector Biology (Infectious Disease Ecology) University of Glasgow
23:17 - Guided panel discussion
1:19:15 - Q&A