10th AAU and ICSU Annual Scientific Conference Day 2 and 3 Program

DAY TWO: 16TH OCTOBER

AAU & ICSU 2025 Conference

SUB-THEME: WORKFORCE AND TRAINING
Session Chairs: Dr. Namubiru Sophia and Mr. Mugisha Emmanuel
0700-0800Arrival and Registration - Ms. Faith Akello
0800-0830Simulation and E-Learning: Innovative Models for Clinical Skills Training - Dr. John Paul Ochieng
0830-0900Scaling Up the Anaesthesia Workforce: Strategies for Training, Retention, and Rural Deployment - Dr. Fred Bulamba
0900-0930Task-Sharing in Anaesthesia and ICU Care: Role of Non-Physician Providers - Dr. Aggrey Lubikire
0930-1000Q&A SESSION
1000-1030TEA BREAK AND MEET THE EXHIBITORS
Session Chairs: Dr. Patrick Semakula and Miss Nabyonga Esther Catherine
1030-1100Expanding ICU Capacity in Low-Resource Settings: What Works in Uganda? - Associate Professor Kwizera
1100-1130KEYNOTE SPEAKER: The Role of International Partnerships in Strengthening Human Resources - Dr. Stephen Okelo (CANECSA President)
1130-1215Panel Discussion: International Partnerships (SCALE, CHESA, CANESCA) – Chairs: Dr. George Kateregga. Panelists: Dr. Baaka Claire, Dr. Cornelius Sendagire, Dr. Philo Nambooze, and Associate Prof. Kwizera Arthur
1215-1240Poster Presentation - Dr. Wasswa Ham Matovu
1240-1300Industry Talk: TROYMIDATE-MCT (A Novel Induction Agent)
1300-1400LUNCH BREAK AND MEET THE EXHIBITORS
SUB-THEME: POLICY AND SYSTEMS
Session Chairs: Dr. Emmanuel Aporu and Mr. John Baptist Sekayi
1400-1430National Policy for Anaesthesia and Critical Care: Gaps and Opportunities - Dr. Mary Theresa Nabukenya
1430-1500Guest Speaker: Representative from MOH
1500-1520Developing a Roadmap for Improving Access to Anaesthesia and Critical Care in Uganda - Dr. Kiwanuka Joseph Kyobe
1520-1550Panel Discussion: Expanding Safe Anaesthesia and Surgery — Do In-Country Surgical Camps Have a Role? Chairs: Dr. Mary Theresa Nabukenya. Panelists: Dr. Nodreen Ayupo, Prof. Moses Galukande, Dr. Muhoozi Rwakaryebe, Dr. Sophia Namuwaya, and Dr. Stephen Ttendo
1550-1615Industry Talk: SEARLE PHARMA
1615-1635Stories from the Frontlines: Voices of Patients and Providers - Compiled by Dr. Emyedu Andrew
1800 - THE MIJUMBI & TINDIMWEBA AWARDS
WORLD ANAESTHESIA DAY 2025 CELEBRATIONS 🎉

DAY THREE: 17TH OCTOBER

SUB-THEME: CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SAFETY
Session Chairs: Dr. Aojaar Israel and Miss Asekenye Patricia
0700-0830Arrival and Registration - Ms. Faith Akello
0830-0900Poster Presentation - Dr. Winnie NaluwOOza
0900-0930Emergency and Perioperative Care: Bridging the Gap - Dr. Tonny Stone Luggya
0930-1000Maternal Anaesthesia: Priorities for Saving Lives - Dr. Andrew Kintu
1000-1030Paediatric Anaesthesia: Priorities for Saving Lives - Dr. Mary Juliet Nampawu
1030-1040Q&A SESSION
1040-1100Industry Talk: THEMIS MEDICARE
1100-1130TEA BREAK & MEET THE EXHIBITORS
Session Chairs: Dr. Ritah Atukwase and Mr. Daniel Muhanguzi
1130-1150Industry Talk: GE HEALTHCARE / PPUL
1150-1215Low Flow Anaesthesia: Maximising Resources Available - Dr. Peter Kaahwa Agaba
1215-1245Infection Prevention & Control in Critical Care Settings - Dr. Adam Hewitt-Smith
1245-1300Industry Talk: MEDEQUIP
1300-1400LUNCH BREAK AND MEET THE EXHIBITORS
SUB-THEME: COMMUNITY AND ETHICS
Session Chairs: Dr. Betty Namulembwa and Mr. Masaba Brian
1400-1430The Role of Regulatory Bodies in Ensuring Safe Anaesthesia Practice – Dr. Ivan Kisuule, Registrar UMDPC
1430-1500Ethical Challenges in Critical Care Triage and End-of-Life Decisions - Dr. Erasmus Okello Erebu
1500-1530Mental Health and Burnout in Frontline Critical Care Providers - Dr. Irene Kyamummi
1530-1615Panel Discussion: Engaging Communities in Understanding Anaesthesia and ICU Services — Chairs: Dr. JP Ochieng, Dr. Namuwaya Sophia. Panelists: Dr. Tindimweba, Dr. Okello Erasmus, Dr. Emoru Arthur
1615-1630Poster Presentation - Dr. Kenneth Tomanya
1630-1800ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CLOSING CEREMONY 🎓