Programme
Annual Scientific Conference 2026
Two days of safety, technology and critical care
Day Two
Thursday · 15 October07:00–08:00
Programme
Arrival & Registration
Building Safety Systems
Session chairs: Dr. Sophia M. Namuwaya / Mr. Muwanguzi Daniel
08:00–08:20
Human Factors and Patient Safety in Modern Anaesthesia
Dr. Kiwanuka K. Joseph
08:20–08:40
Medication Safety and Prevention of Anaesthesia Errors
Dr. Nantale Vanessa Lubulwa
08:40–09:00
Critical Incident Reporting
Dr. Bisegerwa Ronald
09:00–09:15
Q&A
Q&A Session
09:15–09:45
Break
Tea Break & Exhibition
Building a Culture of Safety
Session chairs: Dr. Aggrey Lubikire / Dr. Wanyoto Chrispin
09:45–10:05
Industry Session
Nicosam Healthcare Ltd / COMEN
10:05–10:25
Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Dr. Elizabeth Namugaya Igaga
10:25–10:45
Debriefing After Adverse Events
Dr. Nansubuga Phiona
10:45–11:05
The Role of Leadership in Modelling Safety Behaviour
Dr. Mpumwire Sharon
11:05–11:15
Q&A
Q&A Session
11:15–11:50
Keynote
The Safety Revolution: What It Will Take to Protect Every Patient Under Anaesthesia in Africa
Dr. Lydia Okutoyi
11:50–12:20
Panel 1
Safety Systems – Moving from Safety Awareness to Safety Systems
Moderator: Dr. Aggrey Lubikire · Panellists: Dr. Erasmus Okello · Dr. Ronald Bisegerwa · Dr. Nantale Vanessa · Dr. Anne Mbiya Kapinga
12:20–13:00
Q&A
Q&A Session
13:00–14:00
Break
Lunch Break & Exhibition
Artificial Intelligence, Technology and the Future of Anaesthesia
Session chairs: Dr. Kateregga George / Mr. Turyatunga Nicholas
14:00–14:20
Establishing a High-Quality Clinical System for Cardiovascular Anaesthesia – Integration of AI and Human Expertise
Prof. Wang Sheng
14:20–14:40
Ethical and Legal Considerations for AI in Healthcare
Dr. Tyler Law
14:40–15:00
Industry Session
Troikaa Pharmaceutical Ltd
15:00–15:15
Q&A
Q&A Session
15:15–15:45
Panel 2
Smarter Tools, Harder Realities: Can AI improve outcomes where resources can’t keep up?
Moderator: Dr. Agaba Peter · Panellists: Dr. Kateregga George · Dr. Adam Hewitt-Smith · Dr. Sophia Namuwaya Menya
15:45–17:00
Event
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
AAU Secretary General
18:30
Gala
Annual Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony
MC: Dr. Aggrey Lubikire
Day Three
Friday · 16 October07:00–08:00
Programme
Arrival & Registration
The Evolving Landscape of Critical Care
Session chairs: Dr. Philo Namboze / Mr. John Baptist
08:00–08:20
Critical Care Beyond the ICU: The Role of EECC
Dr. Cornelius Sendagire
08:20–08:40
AI in ICU: Enhancing Clinical Decisions or Replacing It? Hype, Hope or the Future
Dr. Erasmus Erebu Okello
08:40–09:00
Advances in Critical Care: Biomarkers in Critical Care and Practical Implication for the Ugandan Provider at the Bedside
Dr. Aggrey Lubikire
09:00–09:15
Q&A
Q&A Session
09:15–09:35
Industry Session
Themis Medicare Ltd
09:35–09:45
UMA SACCO Presentation
09:45–10:30
Break
Tea Break & Exhibition
The Evolving Landscape of Critical Care (continued)
Session chairs: Dr. Priscilla A. / Mr. Mugisha Emmanuel
10:30–10:50
Advances in Critical Care: Hemodynamics and Ventilation Monitoring
Dr. Fred Nsereko
10:50–11:10
ANDROMEDA Shock 2 Trial: Protocolized vs Individualized Patient Care
Dr. Mwanje Benjamin · Mentor: Dr. George Kateregga
11:10–11:30
From Competing Priorities to Shared Purpose: Improving Service Delivery through Clinical Research and Innovation
Dr. Betty Nantongo
11:30–11:50
The Status of Critical Care in Uganda
Dr. Atumanya Patience
11:50–12:10
Q&A
Q&A Session
12:10–12:30
Industry Session
Crown Healthcare (U) Ltd
12:30–13:00
Panel 3
Doing More with Less: Delivering High-Quality Care in Resource-Limited Settings
Moderator: Dr. Isabella Epiu · Panellists: Dr. Cornelius Ssendagire · Dr. Erasmus Okello · Mr. Komakech Charles · Dr. Mary J. Nampawu
13:00–14:00
Break
Lunch Break & Exhibition
Research and Innovation in Uganda
Session chairs: Dr. Betty Nantongo / Ms. Masikala Leah Bigambo
14:00–14:20
Factor First, Scalpel Second: Anaesthesia for Severe Hemophilia Revisited
Dr. Mary Juliet Nampawu
14:20–14:40
5Rs to Rescue
Dr. Adam Hewitt-Smith
14:40–15:00
ICRU – MOTIVATE ICU
Dr. Cornelius Ssendagire
15:00–15:20
ICRU – EQUIPs ICU (Rational Antibiotic Prescription)
Ms. Alice Nuwagira
15:20–15:40
ICRU – ICOPE (ICU Expenses)
Mr. Masaba Brian
15:40–16:30
Panel 4
ICRU Registry: Impact on Uganda Healthcare
Moderator: Dr. Adam Hewitt-Smith · Panellists: Dr. Cornelius Sendagire · Mr. Masaba Brian · Ms. Alice Nuwagira
16:30–16:45
Closing
Event Closing Remarks
AAU President