BACKGROUND
This year the AAU/ICSU will hold its 8th annual conference. The AAU/ ICSU conference is a joint annual event organized by the Association of Anesthesiologists of Uganda (AAU) and the Intensive Care Society of Uganda (ICSU). It has been held annually since 2015 except in 2020 when it was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The conference unites stakeholders, anaesthesia and critical care providers of different cadres and other healthcare professionals whose common goal is fostering growth in anaesthesia and critical care in limited-resource settings with the available and affordable resources. This provides avenues for networking as well as potential future collaborations and innovations.
This year's conference comes after global advocacy for Safe Anaesthesia and Critical Care Practices. Achieving Safe accessible anaesthesia and Critical services through universal health coverage has been one of the priorities of a number of the stakeholders in Uganda. Anaesthesia providers have pioneered many system-based initiatives to reduce avoidable harm to patients, largely through addressing the problem of human error. To address the 3 critical elements of delivering safe anaesthesia and critical care practices: stakeholders have championed standards and training, equipment and resources plus human resources as important inputs to anaesthesia safety. This event will aim to equip anaesthesia providers with the essential knowledge and skills to deliver vigilant, competent and safe anaesthesia to their patients, even in very low resource settings and incorporate training of trainers to create a sustainable training model which can be embedded in the national health system. We believe that education in patient safety will empower all stakeholders to contribute with their share to ensure that no patient is harmed when they trust us to safeguard their life and health when they are at their most vulnerable during our care.
The conference will run from 25th to 27th October 2023 and is themed Safety Persists:
The Role of Anaesthesia Provider in Ensuring safe anaesthesia and Critical Care Practices.
It will bring together different experts from safe anaesthesia and critical care practices
to share their experiences and lessons learnt as they provide patient care in these important specialities.
AAU/ICSU CONFERENCE 2023 OBJECTIVES
- To facilitate sharing of experiences while providing Safe Anesthesia and carrying out Safe Critical Care in the different facilities where we provide our services.
- To provide a platform where we can share the emerging practices that are making a positive impact in our practice as anaesthesia and critical care providers
- To harness the opportunities for growth and mentorship in Safe Anaesthesia and Critical Care Practices.
- To spur and provide opportunities for research in the areas of Safe Anaesthesia and Critical Care Practices.
EXPECTED BENEFITS
- The conference will summarize some of the current challenges and lessons learnt in providing Safe Anaesthesia and Critical Care Practices in Uganda, especially in the current state of the healthcare system.
- An opportunity for networking between stakeholders, policymakers and individuals to steward partnerships that could steer growth in the field of Safe Anaesthesia and Critical Care Practices in Uganda.
- Dissemination of locally done research to aid the provision of evidence-based patient care.
- A platform to showcase new products designed to improve patient care in the provision of Safe Anaesthesia and Critical Care Practices.
Event Program
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- The registration fee entitles you to morning & afternoon break teas, Lunch, Awards Dinner Ticket.
- The deadline for early bird registration is 15th October 2023. Late registration attracts a markup on the fees excluding medical students!!!
- All payment receipts should be sent to admin@anesthesiaug.org Cc or Via WhatsApp +256 775 297 152.
- Register here;
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES ONLY
| CATEGORY | Early Bird Registration (Ends 15th October, 2023) | Late/Onsite Registration (After 15th October, 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians (Anesthesiologists, Intensivists & others) | 290,000 | 350,000 |
| Residents / SHOs | 220,000 | 290,000 |
| MOs, AOs & Nurses | 150,000 | 190,000 |
| Medical Students | 100,000 | 100,000 |
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FEES ONLY:
| Registration Fee: UGX 50,000 |
Note
- AAU Members have a waiver on workshop registration fees.
- The workshop fee covers access to all workshop sessions, lunch, morning & afternoon break teas and a certificate.
EVENT TRANSPORT:
Free transportation will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you're interested, please confirm your attendance through the provided online registration link. Departure time from Mulago Hospital will be 5:30 am.
Further details will be given as preparations progress.
8TH AAU & ICSU CONFERENCE ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS 2023
NB- Please note that you are required to make to your accommodation reservations directly with the hotel and this is available on first come, first serve basis.
- Accommodation prices are also per day.
- If you require any assistance in making or following up your booking, please contact us on admin@anesthesiaug.org or call 0775297152. If you require any assistance in making or following up your booking, please contact us on admin@anesthesiaug.org or call 0775297152.
Accomodation Option 1: Main Conference Venue (Hotel)
| CATEGORY | Amount (B&B) |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Room (Single occupancy) | 260,000 UGx |
| Deluxe Room (Double occupancy) | 370,000 UGx |
| Twin Sharing (two beds) | 518,000 UGx |
| Executive Rooms | 518,000 UGx |
For bookings contact; - Please note to always make the booking under (AAU) Association of Anesthesiologists of Uganda. Front Office: +256 393 240 502 Front Office 2: +256 752 871 888 Aminah (GM): +256 703 914 628 Jacent: +256 786 221 919
Accomodation Option 2: Las Vegas Garden Hotel (9.9 km from Conference Venue)
| CATEGORY | Amount (B&B) |
|---|---|
| Standard Deluxe | $80 |
| Twin Deluxe | $ 100 |
Accomodation Option 3: Agip Motel (1.5 km from Conference Venue)
| CATEGORY | Amount (B&B) |
|---|---|
| Single occupancy | 150,000 UGx |
| Double occupancy (twin) | 250,000 UGx |
Accomodation Option 4: B Plus Hotel (2 km from Conference Venue)
| CATEGORY | Amount (B&B) |
|---|---|
| Single occupancy | 70,000 UGx |
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Jannicke Mellin-Olsen
Jannicke is a practising anaesthesiologist at Baerum Hospital, Norway. She has held many positions in international anesthesiology organisations, including being the president of the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists and secretary of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care. She was the driving force behind the Helsinki Declaration on Patient Safety of Anaesthesiology when she was the president of the European Board of Anaesthesiology and is globally renowned for her dedication to patient safety, including serving on the Board of Directors of the Patient Safety Movement Foundation and much more.
She studied for her MPH in Sweden, concentrating on global health and management. She has also worked for the ICRC and UN in several countries, including being the first female physician in Norway to complete military services, which she did in South Lebanon. In 2021, she was awarded by the Norwegian King as Knight of the Royal order of St Olav, the most prestigious civil recognition in Norway, due to her services in healthcare.
AAU & ICSU CONFERENCE SPEAKERS LIST 2023
| Name |
|---|
| Dr. Aggrey Lubikire |
| Dr. Ochieng Paul |
| Dr. Andrew Emyedu |
| Dr. Tony Stone Luggya |
| Dr. Daphne kabatoro |
| Dr. Peter Agaba |
| Dr. Lameck Ssemogere |
| Dr. Bulamba Fred |
| Dr. Atumanya Patience |
| Dr Agaba Stuart |
| Dr Arthur Emoru |
| Prof. Arthur Kwizera |
| Dr. Erasmus Okello |
| Dr. Bernadette Kyoheirwe |
| Dr. Nordreen Ayupo |
| Dr. SSemmanda Hannington |
| Dr. Kiwanuka Joseph Kyobe |
| Dr. Stephen Ttendo Ssenyonjo |
| Dr. Kateregga George |
| Dr. Sendagire Cornelius |
| Dr. Nampawu Mary |
| Dr. Nawezo Jacob Gerald |
| Dr. Wanyoto Chrispin |
| Dr. Namuwaya Sophia |
| Dr. Aceng Priscilla |
| Dr. Bisegerwa Ronald |
| Dr. Tomanya Kenneth |
| Dr. Alum Rachel |
| Dr. Tumukunde Janat |
| Dr. Juliana Nanimambi |
| Dr. Najjuma Lazia |
| Dr. Ssenyonjo Moses |
| Dr. Baluku Morris |
| Dr. Nabukenya Mary Theresa |
| Dr. Vanessa Nantale |
| Dr. Oyang Benard |
| Dr. Atunyo Thomas |
| Ms. Leah Bigambo |
| Ms. Mbatudde Ritah |
| Dr. Kakunguru Edward |
| Ms. Nabwogi Sylvia |
| Dr. Arinaitwe Moses |
| Mr. Daniel Muhanguzi |
| Mr. Aruho Medcla |
| Prof. Michael Lipnick |
| Dr. Nanono Vanessa |
| Ms. Namutebi Hasifah |
| Dr. Bruno Sserunkuuma |
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP speakers 2023
| Speakers |
|---|
| Dr. Erasmus Okello |
| Dr. Kateregga George |
| Dr Peter Agaba |
| Dr. Sendagire Cornelius |
| Dr. Tony Stone Luggya |
| Dr. Nakku Doreen |
| Dr. Kamoga Dickson |
| Dr. Annet Alenyo |
| Dr. Kiwanuka Joseph Kyobe |
| Dr. Tumukunde Janat |
| Dr Prisca Kizito |