17^th Annual HOPAK Symposium 14^th - 15^th October 2022

THEME: Expanding the scope of Pharmacists in modern healthcare: Policy, Practice, Research and Training

Day 1: Friday, 14^th October 2022

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Registration

Dr. Kelvin Odongo

9.00 am - 9:15 am

Welcoming remarks:

i.                    Symposium Convener

ii.                  HOPAK Chairman’s Remarks

Dr. Joyster Mungania

Dr. Kagwa Gichuki

Session 1

Chair: Dr. Clarice Ambale

Rapporteur: Dr. Reuben Korir

9:15 am - 9:30 am

Sponsor presentation 1: Updates on Diabetes Mellitus Management- Astra Zeneca

9:30 am - 9:45 am

Abstract 1:  Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PREP) use in HIV at-risk individuals: A systemic benefit-risk assessment using the MCDA framework

Presenter: Dr. Ibrahim Muchiri Gikaru

9.45 am – 10.00 am

Abstract 2: An assessment of the severity of Adverse Drug Reactions in HIV infected individuals due to Antiretroviral Therapy, in Kirinyaga County, Kenya.

Presenter: Dr. James Muiri

10.00 am – 10.15 am

Abstract 3: Determinants of adherence to antiretroviral therapy and retention of patients attending comprehensive care clinic at Karatina sub-county hospital, Nyeri County, Kenya

Presenter: Dr. Jesse Munga

10:15 am - 10:30 am

Abstract 4: The Role of a Pharmacist in a Medically Assisted Therapy (MAT) Clinic: Experience in Karuri Level 4 Hospital, Kiambu County

Presenter: Dr. Elizabeth Muritu

10:30 am - 10:45 am

Question and answer session

10:45 am -11:15 am

TEA / HEALTH BREAK AND POSTER VIEWING SESSION

Session 2

Chair: Dr. Beatrice Wanyama

Rapporteur: Dr. Emily Naiserian

11.15 am -11:30 am

Abstract 5: Role of Pharmacists in Legislation and Policy Making

Presenter: Dr. Odhiambo David

11.30 am – 11.45am

Abstract 6: Use of Non-Formulary Medicines at A Kenyan Private Hospital

Presenter: Dr. Kizito M. Mariita

11.45 am – 12.00 pm

Question & Answer Session

 12.00 pm – 12.15 pm

Sponsor presentation 2: Boehringer Ingelheim

 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm

Keynote address: Dr. Sultani Matendechero

Director, Public Health Institute, MOH

12.45 pm – 1.00 pm

Question & Answer Session

1.00 pm – 1.15 pm

PHOTO SESSION

1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

LUNCH BREAK AND POSTER VIEWING SESSION

Session 3:

Chair: Dr. Edward Maina

Rapporteur: Dr. Abby Makena

2.00 pm – 2.15 pm

Abstract 7: Expanding the role of Pharmacists in Primary Healthcare: Vaccination and Family Planning

Presenter: Dr. Michelle Mayuba

2.15 pm – 2.30 pm

Abstract 8: Adapting new trends in media in promoting pharmaceutical care

Presenter: Dr. Mercy Judy Wanjiru

2.30 pm - 2.45 pm

Abstract 9: Disruptive technologies can expand the scope of pharmacists practice in healthcare

Presenter: Dr. Ibrahim Okich

2.45 pm – 3.00 pm

Sponsor Presentation 3: Sai Pharmaceuticals

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Question and answer session

3:15 pm - 4:00 pm

Panel discussion: Increasing Access to Essential Medicines: Enhancing Manufacturing Capacity, Improving Availability and Addressing Affordability

Moderator: Dr. Imran Manji

Panelists:

Dr. Lucas Nyabero, CEO, PSK

Dr. Ndinda Kusu, Country Project Director, MTaPS, MSH

Dr. Dennis Thirikwa, HOD, Health Products and Technology, MTRH

KAPI

4.00 pm - 4:45 pm

TEA/HEALTH BREAK AND POSTER VIEWING SESSION

Day 2: Saturday 15^th October 2022

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Registration

Dr. Kelvin Odongo

Session 4:

Chair: Dr. Imran Manji

Rapporteur: Dr. Ruth Ngwiri

8:45 am - 9:00 am

Day 1 Recap

Dr. Salome Karuri

9:00 am - 9:15 am

Sponsor Presentation 4: Roche Pharmaceuticals

9:15 am - 9:30 am

Abstract 10: Management and Outcomes of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting among Female Kenyan Breast Cancer Patients

Presenter: Dr. Walter Miring’u Nyagah

9:30 am - 9:45 am

Abstract 11: Pharmacists and Research: Principles of Scientific Enquiry and Pharmacoepidemiology

Presenter: Dr. Brian K. Kirui

9:45 am - 10:00 am

Abstract 12: Community based participatory research in low resource settings: a case study in western Kenya

Presenter: Dr. Joyster Mungania

10:00 am - 10:15am

Sponsor presentation 5: Updates on Asthma Management- AstraZeneca

10:15 am – 10.30 am

Question and answer session

10:30 am -11:00 am

TEA / HEALTH BREAK AND POSTER VIEWING SESSION

Session 5

Chair: Dr. Beryl Onyango

Rapporteur: Dr. Dan DeMusic

11:00 am - 11:15 am

Abstract 13: A Systematic Review of Pharmacist-Led Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa

Presenter: Dr. Mitchel Otieno Okumu

11.15 am - 11:30 am

Abstract 14: Antibiotic Use and Surgical Site Infections Following Intra-Abdominal Surgeries at A Referral Hospital in Naivasha, Kenya

Presenter: Dr. D. O Bosibori

11:30 am – 11:45 pm

Abstract 15: The Prevalence of Inappropriate Polypharmacy and

Potential Drug-Drug Interactions Among Patients With

Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease at Kenyatta

National Hospital

Presenter: Dr. Stacey Kimathi

11:45 pm – 12:00 pm

Sponsor Presentation 6:  Phillips

12:00 pm - 12:15 pm

Question and answer session

12.15 pm - 12.30 pm

Sponsor presentation 7: KAPI

Dr. David Odhiambo

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

LUNCH BREAK AND POSTER VIEWING SESSION

Session 6

Rapporteur: Dr. Dorothy Aywak

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Consensus statement

Dr. John Kanyi

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

HOPAK National Office Remarks

Dr. Hillary Kagwa

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

TEA AND NETWORKING