KCOA 27th Annual Scientific Conference Program

KENYA CLINICAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 27TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE

"BREAKING BARRIERS: Clinical Officers and Physician Associates Forging Stronger Health Systems Worldwide"

Venue: LAKE NAIVASHA RESORT - Nakuru County, KENYA

Date: OCTOBER, 14TH-17TH 2025

OCTOBER 14TH - PRE-CONFERENCE
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Time: 12:00-14:00 12:00-14:00
KCOA NEC Meeting
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Time: 15:00-17:00 15:00-17:00
NADC Meeting
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Time: 17:00-19:00 17:00-19:00
Technical and Scientific Committee Meeting (KCOA NEC, Scientific Commitee, Event Planner and Webmaster)
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OCTOBER 15TH - DAY 1
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Event / Session
Speaker / Presenter
Session 1: Chairperson: Mr. Masidza William, Co – Chairperson: Ms. Mary Borniface, Rapporteur: Ms. Kiplagat Caroline
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Time: 08:00-09:05 08:00-09:05
Participants Registration, Climate setting and Introduction amd recognition of participants Hoisting of the KCOA Flag / Entertainment
Speaker:
Mr. Chrisphin Onditi, Ms. Diana Kiserema, Webmaster, KCOA Secretariat, CLIMSA-KE/BAND
Time: 09:05-09:20 09:05-09:20
Welcome speech
Speaker:
SG KCOA - Mr. Joseph Chebii
Time: 09:20-09:35 09:20-09:35
Key Note Adress from 27TH KCOA ASC Chairperson
Speaker:
Dr. Tiberry Nyakwana - JKUAT
Time: 09:35-10:10 09:35-10:10
Key Note Speaker
Speaker:
Prof. Simon Gicharu - Chairperson, BOD; MKU | Dr. Mary S Anyienda - COH. Vihiga
Time: 10:10-10:45 10:10-10:45
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Time: 10:45-11:00 10:45-11:00
Kenya Clinical Officers Association - Presidential Address
Speaker:
KCOA President - Mr. Konde Matole
Time: 11:00-11:15 11:00-11:15
Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO)
Speaker:
Mr. Wachira M. Peterson
Time: 11:15-11:30 11:15-11:30
Clinical Officers Council (COC) – CEO
Speaker:
Mr. Ibrahim Wako
Time: 11:30-11:45 11:30-11:45
Directorate of Clinical Services
Speaker:
Dr. Saleh Bardad
Session 2: Chairperson: Mr. Joseph Chebii, Rapporteur: Mr. Lawrence Kangethe
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Time: 11:45-13:00 11:45-13:00
27H KCOA ASC OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY (East African, National and KCOA Anthem), Entertainment, Guest Speaker, Chief Guest Speaker
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Madam Rose Muhanda - COH. Kakamega, Hon. Taiti Albert - CECM. Health Laikipia, First President KCOA: Prof. Solomon Shibairo - VC .MMUST, HE. Susan Kihika - Gov. Nakuru, HE. Dr. Edward Kahiga - Gov. Nyeri, Vice - Chairperson COG
Time: 13:00-14:05 13:00-14:05
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TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS: Revolutionizing Healthcare Delivery
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Session 3: Chair: Mr. Austin Oduor, Rapporteur: Mr. Murutu Juma
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Time: 14:10-14:25 14:10-14:25
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Time: 14:25-14:40 14:25-14:40
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Time: 14:40-14:55 14:40-14:55
Recognition and Urgent Management of Lethal Electrocardiographic Patterns
Speaker:
Felix Goga
Time: 14:55-15:10 14:55-15:10
PechaKucha: When Patients Sign and Staff Sign: A Tech Bridge for Healthcare Inclusion in Kenya and Beyond.
Speaker:
Winnie Ouma
Time: 15:10-15:25 15:10-15:25
Journey of Clinical Medicine profession
Speaker:
Dr. Manaseh Bwocha
Time: 15:25-15:40 15:25-15:40
Partner Presentation - Sun Pharmaceuticals
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SUN Pharma
Time: 15:40-16:25 15:40-16:25
Panel Discussions
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Time: 16:25-17:10 16:25-17:10
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OCTOBER 16TH - DAY 2
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Session 4: Chairperson: Mr. Akudian James, Co-Chairperson: Mr. George Gibore, Rapporteur: Mr. Geoffrey Korir
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Time: 08:30-08:50 08:30-08:50
DAY 1 - RECAP
Speaker:
Mr. Godfrey Ndungu
Time: 08:50-09:10 08:50-09:10
Key Note Speaker
Speaker:
Dr. Kelly Oluoch - CEO KMTC
Time: 09:10-09:20 09:10-09:20
Guest Speaker
Speaker:
Dr. Mercy Mwangangi - CEO SHA
Time: 09:20-09:30 09:20-09:30
Guest Speaker
Speaker:
Dr. Joseph Sitonik - CECM Health Bomet
Time: 09:30-09:50 09:30-09:50
Key Note Speaker
Speaker:
Dr. Andrew Miruka - Director of Occupational Safety and Health Services
Time: 09:50-10:10 09:50-10:10
Key Note Speaker
Speaker:
H.E. Gladys N. Wanga - Gov. Homa Bay County
Time: 10:10-10:25 10:10-10:25
Partner Presentation - Cosmos Pharmaceuticals
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Time: 10:25-10:50 10:25-10:50
Panel Discussion
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Time: 10:50-11:25 10:50-11:25
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COMBATING GLOBAL HEALTH THREATS: Addressing NCDS and Infectious Diseases
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Session 5: Chairperson: Mr. Omondi Jeff Athanasio, Rapporteur: Mr. Mwavita Juma
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Time: 11:45-12:00 11:45-12:00
Stimulant Use in Sexualized Settings among Youth in Mombasa and Lamu, Kenya: A Community Needs Assessment
Speaker:
Fatma Ahmed Jeneby, Kishoyian Duncan
Time: 12:00-12:15 12:00-12:15
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Time: 12:15-12:30 12:15-12:30
Beyond the hospital wall: Continuum of care in Hypertension management - A Randomized Control Study at Thika Level Five Hospital, Kiambu County, Kenya
Speaker:
Veronica Njaramba
Time: 12:30-12:45 12:30-12:45
Bridging the Gap in Prevention & Control of Non-Communicable Diseases: Optimizing the Role of Family Health Clinical Officers in Kenya Primary Care Networks
Speaker:
Chweya Alex
Time: 12:45-13:00 12:45-13:00
Confronting the Rising Burden:Combating Acute Coronary Syndromes within Kenya's Non-Communicable Disease Crisis
Speaker:
Joseph Mwangi
Time: 13:00-13:15 13:00-13:15
PechaKucha: Enhancing Mental Health Service Reach for People Living with HIV Through Information and Communication Technology at Jerusalem Dispensary, Nairobi, Kenya.
Speaker:
Rahab Waweru
Time: 13:15-14:20 13:15-14:20
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Session 6: Chair: Mr. Dominic Rwenyo, Rapporteurs: Mr. Odeke Michael
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Time: 14:25-14:40 14:25-14:40
Silent Burden on the Road: A Cae of Decompensated Heart Failure in a Diabetic Truck Driver at Nakuru County Referral Hospital
Speaker:
Vasco Dominic Lucheveleli
Time: 14:40-14:55 14:40-14:55
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Time: 14:55-15:10 14:55-15:10
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Time: 15:25-15:40 15:25-15:40
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Time: 15:55-16:10 15:55-16:10
Partner Presentationn - Harm Reduction
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Harm Reduction
Time: 16:10-16:25 16:10-16:25
Partner Presentation - Medioda Africa Limited (Drug Search platform)
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Medioda Africa Limited
Time: 16:25-17:10 16:25-17:10
Panel Discussion
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Time: 17:10-17:55 17:10-17:55
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OCTOBER 17TH - DAY 3
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Event / Session
Speaker / Presenter
EQUITABLE HEALTH FINANCING: Ensuring Sustainability and Acess for All
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Session 7: Chair: Ms. Kuria Eunice, Rapporteurs: Mr. Clement Kalesingor
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Time: 08:30-08:50 08:30-08:50
DAY 2 - RECAP
Speaker:
Ms. Achar Stella
Time: 08:50-09:05 08:50-09:05
Sustaining HIV Care in the Era of Reduced Funding: The Critical Role of Telemedicine Platforms
Speaker:
Charles S. Okila
Global Education and Regulation: Creating Harmonized Training Systems
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Time: 09:10-09:25 09:10-09:25
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Time: 09:25-09:40 09:25-09:40
Why Kenya Needs a Unified EMT Training System: A Call for Standardization in Emergency Medical Services
Speaker:
Denis Obonyo
Time: 09:40-09:55 09:40-09:55
Examining the Contribution of Knowledge and Clinical Competency to Comprehensive Newborn Care Protocol Adherence: Evidence from Kerugoya County Referral Hospital.
Speaker:
Brian Murigi W
Time: 09:55-10:10 09:55-10:10
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Time: 10:10-10:25 10:10-10:25
Partner Presentation - Square Pharmaceuticals LTD
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Time: 10:25-10:55 10:25-10:55
Panel Discussion
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Time: 10:55-11:30 10:55-11:30
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RESILIENCE IN HEALTHCARE: Preparing for Climate Change, Pandemics and Disasters
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Session 8: Chairperson: Mr. Joab Sungu, Rapporteur: Ms. Cheboss Esther
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Time: 11:35-11:50 11:35-11:50
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Time: 11:50-12:05 11:50-12:05
Understanding Second Victim Experience among staff at Kijabe Hospital
Speaker:
Elijah M.Misheck
Time: 12:05-12:20 12:05-12:20
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Time: 12:20-12:45 12:20-12:45
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Time: 12:45-13:00 12:45-13:00
Partner Presentation – Shallina HC. Pharmaceuticals LTD
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Shallina HC. Pharmaceuticals LTD
Time: 13:00-13:35 13:00-13:35
Panel Discussion
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Time: 13:35-14:40 13:35-14:40
LUNCH BREAK: Poster Viewing/Exhibitions
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Time: 14:45-16:35 14:45-16:35
WRAP UP
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Session 9: Chair - Mr. Joseph Chebii, Co -Chairperson - Mr. Masidza William, Rapporteurs: Mr. Aaron Kibet
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Time: 15:15-15:30 15:15-15:30
Chief Guest Closing Remarks
Speaker:
Dr. Godfrey Kiruhi - CEO. Outspan TRH, Dr. Phillip K. Kirwa - CEO. MTRH, Dr. Richard Lesiyampe - CEO. KNH
CLOSING CEREMONY
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Time: 15:30-15:45 15:30-15:45
Key Note Speaker
Speaker:
Mary Muthoni Muriuki – PS. Public Health and Professional Standards, Dr. Ouma Oluga – PS Medical Services
Time: 15:45-16:00 15:45-16:00
Scientific Awards Other Awards Raffles
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Event Technical / Scientific Comittee Event Partners
Time: 16:00-16:30 16:00-16:30
Official Closing Remarks
Speaker:
Hon. Aden Aden Duale, Cabinet Secretary Health
Time: 16:25-16:30 16:25-16:30
National/KCOA ANTHEM
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BAND
Session 10: Chair: Ms. Philomena Mayiek, Co-Chairpersons: Mr. Romano M. Imathu and Ms. Caroline Kiplagat, INBURST COPORATE LTD
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Time: 17:30-23:59 17:30-23:59
DAY 3 - RECAP
Speaker:
Ms. Beverlyn Nduta
GALA DINNER
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Time: 18:00-19:00 18:00-19:00
Grand entrace of Delegates and Guests; Climate Setting and interractions
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Time: 19:00-12:15 19:00-12:15
Speeches / Event Partners
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KCOA, Guests
Time: 20:15-20:45 20:15-20:45
Awards
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Event Partners
Time: 20:45-23:55 20:45-23:55
Entertainment and Dinner
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Hotel Management
Time: 23:55-23:59 23:55-23:59
END OF THE 27TH KCOA ASC -2025
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Increasing access to specialised care in low resource settings by leveraging on primary care networks the case of suna west sub county,migori county

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Analysis of CKD trends and factors in Type 1 diabetics in Kericho County Referral Hospital, Kenya, 2025

Presenter: Stanley Kemboi

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Determinants of preeclampsia and its maternal and perinatal outcomes among women in narok county, kenya

Presenter: ROTICH ARON KIBET

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Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy (TPT) focal point strategy a retrospective cohorstudy in GK PRISON Homabay

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An assessment of TB Diagnosis among HIV positive patients with advanced disease (CD4; 200) admitted at Homabay CTRH in 2023

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Supporting cancer caregivers in kenya: addressing an overlooked public health need

Presenter: George Obonyo

Knowledge of neglected tropical diseases (NTDS) among clinical officers in nairobi west region

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Clinical Reflections on the Feasibility of the PEN-Plus Primary Care Model: Outcomes from Hamisi Clinic, Vihiga- Kenya, 2023-2025

Presenter: Nambasa Philemon

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Prevalence,characteristics and outcomes of Hypertension treatment among people living with HIV

Presenter: Susan Kangogo

Incidence of Anxiety Symptoms Among Patients with Esophageal Cancer at Eldoret Oncology Associates

Presenter: Obare Everlyne