2024 Conference Pre-Conference Day

SAACHS CONFERENCE 2024
PRE-CONFERENCE DAY: MONDAY 8 JANUARY 2024
15h00 Checkin and Registration
  Delegates free time
18h30 Shisa nyama Dinner in the Boma

Programme is subject to change 

2024 Conference Day 1

SAACHS CONFERENCE 2024
DAY 1: TUESDAY 9 JANUARY 2024
08h30 Registration and welcoming refreshments
09h30 Conference starts in the Plenary Hall
  Welcome
Miemie Geya, National Chair, SAACHS
09h45 Keynote Address by DDG
Mrs Duduzile Mdluli: Deputy Director General, Mpumalanga Department of Health
10h30 Annual General Meeting
12h30 LUNCH WITH EXHIBITORS
13h30 Reimagining the present and future impact of campus health on society
Prof VO Netshandama, University of Venda
14h00 HIV issues affecting campuses
This session will discuss issues including PreP; medium term outcomes; Foreign students; Students stopping medication
Dr Nomvula Skhosana: Public Health Specialist: Influenza Epidemiologist
14h30 TEA WITH EXHIBITORS
15h00

Patient-centred care - rhetoric or reality?
Prof DM Mulqueeny: University of Zululand

15h45 Mental health for students
Sister Simangele Sitoe, Mental Healthcare nurse specialist, Wits University
16h30 Close for the day
18h00 Lakeview Dinner

Programme is subject to change 

2024 Conference Day 2 

SAACHS CONFERENCE 2024
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY 10 JANUARY 2024
08h00 Arrival tea with exhibitors
08h30 Conference starts in the Plenary Hall
08h45 Keynote
Ethical considerations in medical and healthcare practice
Dr Cheryl Nelson, Chief Director PHC Services, Mpumalanga Dept of Health 
09h25 Pharmaco-vigilance and drug interactions
Alertness when prescribing medication.  Follow the rules.  Vigilance when treating patients who could have been on other medication.  Need to ensure you are up to speed with latest medication.  Are you reporting adverse events and contributing to the bigger picture.  Following immunisation, injections, medications what are the processes that should be followed.
Ms Nothando Khoza, Department of Health, Mpumalanga
10h00 TEA WITH EXHIBITORS
10h30 The value of maintaining balance in the changing landscape
Prof Angelina Maphula: Clinical Psychologist, University of Venda    
11h10 Relational Intelligence - Caring for the caregiver
In this self-enrichment session learn how to empower and tap into your inner self.
Kefilwe Mojapelo, Psychosocial psychologist
11h50

Leveraging the 4th industrial revolution for health practitioners
How do we modernise our practices?  Become more cyber security aware?  Move toward paperless offices?  Deliver online consulting. Maintain our legal compliance. How can 4IR help improve our work in clinics and what is the impact.
Dr Manala Ramasela Makua: Chief Director for Women's Maternal and Reproductive Health, National Department of Health

12h30 LUNCH WITH EXHIBITORS
13h30 The relationship between mental health and GBV 
Sister Conny Ntshane, Founder: Mental Health Awareness Foundation SA
14h10 Peer Education Programme and How to Maximize their Contribution to Campus Health Services
Stephanie Hendry, University Programme Manager, Higher Health 
15h00 TEA WITH EXHIBITORS
15h30 NHI
This session will unpack the practical effect of NHI in the higher education space.  What is it going to look like, how is it going to be implemented?
Prof Shabir Moosa: Family Physician, Department of Family Medicine, Wits University
16h30 Conference closes for the day
  Visit our exhibitors
18h00 Meet the bus for dinner
18h30 Gala Dinner at Magnolia Restaurant 

Programme is subject to change

 

2024 Conference Day 3

SAACHS CONFERENCE 2024
DAY 3: THURSDAY 11 JANUARY 2024
08h00 WELCOMING TEA WITH EXHIBITORS
08h30 Welcome
08h45 Keynote
Dr Paul Maminza, Dean of Students, University of Mpumulanga 
09h15 Herb-drug interaction with patients
60 to 80% of South Africans use herbal products for the treatment of health problems. Many students visit traditional healers before or during treatment. In this session Dr Tebogo Tsele-Tobakang discusses how doctors and campus professionals need to discuss herb-drug interaction with patients.
Dr Tebogo Tsele-Tobakang: Head of Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg
09h45 TEA WITH EXHIBITORS
10h15 Case Study |  Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Knowledge of the Students Regarding Pulmonary Tuberculosis at a Selected Tertiary Institution in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province
Joseph Neluheni, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda
11h00 Antimicrobial resistance stewardship
Prof Pascal Bessong, Director, Antimicrobial Resistance and Global Health Research Unit, University of Venda
11h30 Sexual reproductive health amongst the youth
Dr Ntlotleng Mabena, GBV Technical Specialist @ NACOSA; Chief Medical Officer and Founding CEO for Open House Initiative and Open House Femina Health.
This session speaks to the issues that students face – GBV, teen pregnancy and substance abuse.  It will address how these can impact health and look at a holistic bio-psycho-social approach to combating these issues.
12h00 CLOSING ADDRESS
Edward Dongola, Regional Chairperson SAACHS
Sr Miemie Geya, National Chair, SAACHS
12h30 LUNCH WITH EXHIBITORS
13h30 Conference closes