Last week, the ACQUIRE QI Leadership Forum titled: “Building Quality Improvement into Africa’s Health System Agenda” brought together an extraordinary lineup of speakers who delivered powerful insights on “Building Quality Improvement into Africa’s Health System Agenda.” The event featured dynamic discussions and thought-provoking presentations that captivated over 600 online attendees. Esteemed professionals like Lauren De Kock from the Aurum Institute in South Africa, Dr. Elom Otchi from AfIHQSA in Ghana, and Dr. Thomas Gachuki from the Ministry of Health in Kenya set the stage with their welcoming remarks, emphasizing the critical importance of quality and safety in global healthcare. Dr. Mary Adam of Kijabe Hospital and ACQUIRE underscored the forum’s collaborative spirit.
Dr. Kigen Bartilol, Director of Health Standards at Kenya’s Ministry of Health, provided an inspiring opening, while speakers such as Dr. Olabisi Ogunbase from Lagos State Healthcare, Dr. Tumi Divine from Mbingo Baptist Hospital in Cameroon, and Dr. Sabelile Tenza from South Africa’s School of Nursing Science, shared invaluable perspectives on quality assurance and patient safety. Dr. Rhoda Kalondu from Kenyatta National Hospital highlighted the significance of patient-centered engagement, rounding off a truly transformative conference that galvanized a community of African Healthcare Quality Improvement champions.
Here are some of the powerful quotes from the event that captured the essence of the forum and the inspiring messages delivered by our distinguished speakers. If you would like the full presentations, here is the Official Conference Folder.
