2nd Edition African Academy for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery International Conference & 8th Edition African Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons Internaional Conference

Welcome to the Joint International Conference for Thoracic and Cardio-Vascular Surgeons 2023

Hybrid

Main Theme

CONGENITAL HEART SURGERY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Sub-Theme

COVID-19 AND CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC DISEASES

Venue

RADISSON BLU HOTEL, ABIDJAN AIRPORT, COTE D’IVOIRE

This Conference is a Hybrid event.

Physical Location: Radisson Blue Hotel, Abidjan Airport

Date

November 30th, 2023 – December 1st, 2023

Virtual location

ZOOM (Access Link provided following registration – Click Here to Register)

About Us

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH

The African Academy for Paediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery (AAPCHS) and the African Association of Thoracic and Cardio-Vascular Surgeons (AATCVS) are non-profit organizations dedicated to improving access to care for children with congenital heart disease (CHD) in Sub-Saharan Africa. The AAPCHS and AATCVS are jointly organizing the Joint International Conference for Thoracic and Cardio-Vascular Surgeons 2023, which aims to address the challenges facing Congenital Heart Surgery in developing countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Introduction

Surgical treatment of Congenital Heart Surgery (CHD) in developing countries including Sub-Saharan Africa remains a challenge due to lack of infrastructure, human resources, and funding systems. Establishing a database on CHD in each of the Sub-Saharan African countries is urgently needed…

Challenges

The lack of infrastructure and human resources for efficient surgical paediatric heart surgery in Africa and low and middle-income countries (LMICs) in general is another challenge. For example, from the Vervoot study (2020), there are 1.67 paediatric cardiac surgeons…

Objectives

The objectives of the Joint International Conference for Thoracic and Cardio-Vascular Surgeons are : To identify specific strategies for addressing the challenges facing Congenital Heart Surgery in developing countries, including Sub-Saharan Africa…

Elaboration

To achieve these objectives, the conference will focus on discussing and developing practical solutions that are relevant to the local context of Sub-Saharan Africa. The conference will bring together African surgeons and other relevant stakeholders…

Registration

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UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF...

An Influential Supporter of Healthcare Development Renowned for his noteworthy contributions in economic and policy realms, Jean-Claude Brou has played a pivotal role in Côte d'Ivoire's development. While not a healthcare specialist, his influential economic and policy decisions have indirectly shaped the healthcare sector, potentially aiding the development and accessibility of specialized medical fields like heart surgery. Through strategic resource allocation and international collaborations, Brou has helped fortify the nation's healthcare infrastructure, supporting advancements in medical research and ensuring sustained progress in cardiac care and surgery.

Jean-Claude Kassi Brou Governor of the Central Bank of West African States

AND UNDER THE PRESIDENCY OF...

His Excellency Pierre Dimba, the esteemed Minister of Health, Public Hygiene, and Universal Health Coverage in Côte d’Ivoire, stands at the forefront of steering healthcare policies and initiatives within the nation. Though his career might not be medically oriented, his leadership in the health ministry involves strategic policymaking, steering healthcare initiatives, and managing public health affairs with a deep commitment to elevating the standards of health and wellbeing of the citizens. Minister Dimba oversees the expansive realm of health within the nation, which includes vital sectors like cardiovascular health and surgery, aiming to navigate through the challenges to render accessible and top-tier healthcare services to every citizen. His role entails liaising with various health professionals, organizations, and international bodies to enhance, develop, and implement policies that positively impact the health outcomes, especially within specialized fields like pediatric and congenital heart surgery, in the developing nation context.

Pierre DIMBA Minister of Health , Republic of Côte d'Ivoire

AND UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE LOC CHAIRMAN

Pr. Koffi Herve Yangni-Angate stands out as a beacon in the realm of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, particularly in the challenging environments of developing nations. With an MD, MBA, and FWACM, he has navigated through complex medical terrains, actively contributing to congenital heart surgery advancements in Côte d'Ivoire and broader Africa. His experiences extend from crucial morphology studies to the practical realm of surgery, revealing essential insights into the unique challenges and successes found in Sub-Saharan Africa. Pr. Yangni-Angate has not only excelled in his surgical practice but has also shown a dedicated commitment to elevating healthcare standards through numerous academic and clinical initiatives aimed at promoting capacity-building and elevating cardiac care standards across the continent. His leadership and substantial contributions to international conferences underscore a lifelong commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering global collaborations to enhance healthcare outcomes in cardiovascular and thoracic specialties.

Pr. Koffi Herve Yangni-Angate A Distinguished Pioneer in Cardiovascular Medicine in Africa
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Introduction

Surgical treatment of Congenital Heart Surgery (CHD) in developing countries including Sub-Saharan Africa remains a challenge due to lack of infrastructure, human resources, and funding systems. Establishing a database on CHD in each of the Sub-Saharan African countries is urgently needed because the African continent has one of the highest prevalence rates of CHD, such as 14.3/1000 in Sudan, 14/1000 in Nigeria, 27.6/1000 in Libya, versus 8-10 per 1000 worldwide. An estimated 500,000 children are born in Africa with CHD each year, with the majority in Sub-Saharan Africa where 90% of them do not have access to paediatric cardiac surgical services, leading to an increasing rate of death and disability. According to Annette Ansong, M.D., medical director at Children’s National Hospital (USA), “If 40% of live births occur in Africa by 2050 as the projections suggest, congenital heart disease may well become the most important contributor to the infant mortality rate in Sub-Saharan Africa in the next three decades.”

Challenges

The lack of infrastructure and human resources for efficient surgical paediatric heart surgery in Africa and low and middle-income countries (LMICs) in general is another challenge. For example, from the Vervoot study (2020), there are 1.67 paediatric cardiac surgeons per million populations in High-Income Countries compared to 0.03 in LMICs. Moreover, a paucity of paediatric and congenital heart surgery centres is noted in Sub-Saharan Africa coupled with poverty and an endless struggle to meet the basic primary healthcare needs. Therefore, in a majority of low and middle-income countries in Africa, paediatric and congenital heart surgery cannot be affordable and remains a costly medical service. Another serious obstacle is the lack of structured financing health systems for easy access to paediatric and congenital heart surgery in the African continent. One solution could be the establishment of partnerships with the private sector, insurance companies, non-profit organizations, international voluntary and humanitarian organizations, or national governments to contribute financially.

Objectives

The objectives of the Joint International Conference for Thoracic and Cardio-Vascular Surgeons are:

The objective of this conference is to bring together African surgeons and other stakeholders to identify specific strategies for addressing the challenges facing Congenital Heart Surgery in developing countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. This will involve exploring ways to improve infrastructure, increase access to financing, and train more paediatric cardiac surgeons in the region. Participants will examine current practices and policies and develop innovative approaches to improve access to care for children with CHD in Sub-Saharan Africa.

To propose a relevant training program for more paediatric cardiac surgeons to be trained in Africa. One of the major challenges facing Congenital Heart Surgery in Sub-Saharan Africa is the shortage of trained paediatric cardiac surgeons. The conference will aim to propose a relevant training program for more paediatric cardiac surgeons to be trained in Africa. This will involve identifying the skills and knowledge required for successful paediatric cardiac surgery, as well as developing a training program that can be implemented in different parts of the region. By increasing the number of trained paediatric cardiac surgeons in the region, more children with CHD will be able to access the care they need.

To identify pragmatic solutions for congenital heart surgery financing agendas in low and middle-income countries. Financing Congenital Heart Surgery is a major challenge in low and middle-income countries. The conference will aim to identify pragmatic solutions for financing Congenital Heart Surgery in Sub-Saharan Africa. This will involve exploring partnerships with the private sector, insurance companies, non-profit organizations, international voluntary and humanitarian organizations, or national governments to contribute financially. The participants will examine the pros and cons of different financing models, and propose innovative approaches that can be adapted to the local context of Sub-Saharan Africa.

To mobilize energy and human contributions for a common database registry and creation of centres of excellence for congenital and paediatric heart surgery development in Africa.

Creating a common database registry and centres of excellence for Congenital Heart Surgery is crucial for improving the management of CHD in Sub-Saharan Africa. The conference will aim to mobilize energy and human contributions for the creation of a common database registry and centres of excellence for Congenital Heart Surgery in Africa. This will involve identifying the key stakeholders who can contribute to the creation of a common database registry, and developing a strategy to ensure that all relevant data is captured. The conference will also aim to create centres of excellence for Congenital Heart Surgery, which will be critical in providing training and technical support to surgeons in the region.

To explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on thoracic and cardiac surgeries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on thoracic and cardiac surgeries globally, and Sub-Saharan Africa is no exception. The conference will aim to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on thoracic and cardiac surgeries in Sub-Saharan Africa. This will involve examining the challenges faced by surgeons and patients during the pandemic, as well as developing guidelines for the safe and effective management of thoracic and cardiac surgical patients in the context of COVID-19. The participants will also explore innovative approaches that can be used to ensure that patients with CHD continue to receive the care they need despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.

To develop rational guidelines for thoracic or cardiac surgical patients in the context of Sub-Saharan Africa to ensure patient safety, protect surgical teams, and achieve satisfactory outcomes.

Elaboration

To achieve these objectives, the conference will focus on discussing and developing practical solutions that are relevant to the local context of Sub-Saharan Africa. The conference will bring together African surgeons and other relevant stakeholders to collaborate and exchange ideas on how to tackle the challenges facing Congenital Heart Surgery in the region. Key topics of discussion will include:

Strengthening healthcare systems: The conference will explore how healthcare systems in Sub-Saharan Africa can be strengthened to better support paediatric and congenital heart surgery. This will involve identifying ways to improve infrastructure, increase access to financing, and train more paediatric cardiac surgeons in the region.

Addressing the funding gap: The conference will examine how funding gaps for Congenital Heart Surgery in Sub-Saharan Africa can be addressed. This will involve exploring partnerships with the private sector, insurance companies, non-profit organizations, international voluntary and humanitarian organizations, or national governments to contribute financially.

Building capacity: The conference will explore how capacity can be built in the region for paediatric and congenital heart surgery. This will involve proposing relevant training programs for more paediatric cardiac surgeons to be trained in Africa, as well as identifying pragmatic solutions for congenital heart surgery financing agendas in low and middle-income countries.

Developing a common database registry: The conference will focus on mobilizing energy and human contributions for a common database registry and creating centres of excellence for congenital and paediatric heart surgery development in Africa. This will help to establish a database on CHD in each Sub-Saharan African country, which is urgently needed to improve the management of CHD and develop a common registry.

Understanding the impact of COVID-19: The conference will explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on thoracic and cardiac surgeries in Sub-Saharan Africa. This will involve examining the challenges faced by surgeons and patients during the pandemic, as well as developing guidelines for the safe and effective management of thoracic and cardiac surgical patients in the context of COVID-19.

Conclusion:

The Joint International Conference for Thoracic and Cardio-Vascular Surgeons will provide a valuable platform for African surgeons and other stakeholders to collaborate and exchange ideas on how to improve Congenital Heart Surgery in Sub-Saharan Africa. By developing practical solutions that are relevant to the local context, the conference aims to strengthen healthcare systems, address funding gaps, build capacity, develop a common database registry, and understand the impact of COVID-19 on thoracic and cardiac surgeries in the region. These efforts will help to improve the management of CHD in Sub-Saharan Africa, reduce the rate of death and disability, and ultimately improve the health outcomes of children in the region.

Physical Location

Radisson Blue Hotel, Abidjan Airport

Virtual Location

ZOOM (Access Link provided upon registration – Click Here to Register)

Abstract Submission Deadline: November 7th, 2023

This deadline is crucial for all participants who plan to submit abstracts for the event. Ensuring that this information is prominently displayed on the main page will help to keep our participants informed and facilitate the submission process.