As global healthcare systems grapple with unprecedented pressures, African innovators are proving that high-quality, safe patient care thrives even in resource-constrained environments.
The World Health Expo (WHX) Cape Town, in collaboration with Cohsasa, announces a transformative forum on Quality Management and Patient Safety – set for Wednesday, 3 September 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
This must-attend event will showcase untold success stories, courageous leadership insights, and actionable strategies to make patients, families, and communities true partners in safety – potentially revolutionising healthcare delivery across the continent.
In an era where patient safety incidents claim millions of lives annually, this forum arrives at a critical juncture, highlighting how African healthcare systems are turning challenges into triumphs. Attendees will gain exclusive access to real-world case studies, leadership models for bold decision-making, and frameworks for community-centered engagement, all designed to deliver immediate, measurable improvements in quality and safety.
Why this forum is a game-changer for healthcare professionals:
– Learn from regional pioneers: Hear from an elite network of quality improvement champions sharing what works – and what must evolve – in African patient safety.
– Real-world insights: Discover innovative approaches to overcoming resource limitations, building accountability cultures, and navigating complex leadership landscapes.
– Networking opportunities: Connect with peers, policymakers, and experts to shape the future of healthcare quality management.
Target audience includes:
– Quality managers and risk officers
– Clinicians, nurse managers, and directors of nursing
– Hospital administrators and executive leaders
– Primary healthcare professionals and community health coordinators
– Policy makers, health regulators, and system leaders
– Academics, researchers, and students in quality improvement and patient safety
Session 1 – Untold success stories
09:00 – Welcome and opening remarks by conference chair
Chair: Dr Sabelile Tenza, Senior Lecturer, North-West University, School of Nursing Science, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa
09:15 – From challenges to triumph – Real stories of quality and safety
– Turning resource limitations into innovation opportunities
– Building a sustainable culture of safety and accountability
– Moderator: Lauren de Kock, Quality Improvement Regional Director, The Aurum Institute, South Africa
Panelists:
– Ajibike Oyewumi, healthcare quality and patient safety specialist, Canada
– Peninah Kirea, chief quality and nursing officer, Avenue Healthcare, Kenya
– Christine Malan, hospital manager, Life Healthcare, South Africa
– Dr Musa Sono, medical specialist public health medicine, Limpopo Department of Health, South Africa
10:00 – Q&A
Session 2: Leading boldly
10:15 – Quality in healthcare – A must, not an option
– Non-negotiables for quality and patient safety
– Leadership models for navigating complex environments
– Strengthening networks through partnerships
Speaker: Dr Gilbert Buckle, Independent Consultant, Ghana
10:45 – Tea break and networking
11:15 – Being bold and breaking boundaries in leadership
– Overcoming inertia and embedding quality in the organisational DNA
– Leadership stories
– Practical actions for managers and policy leaders
Moderator: Jacqui Stewart, CEO, COHSASA, South Africa
Panelists:
– Oupa Motshwaneng, district quality manager, Western Cape Department of Health, South Africa
– Nico Benting, director of quality assurance, Groote Schuur Hospital, Western Cape Government, South Africa
– Lauren de Kock, quality improvement regional director, The Aurum Institute, South Africa
– Dr Austin Okogun, CEO, Lily Hospital, Nigeria
12:00 – Open Floor Q&A
12:15 – Lunch break and exhibition visit
Session 3: Family engagement and public empowerment
13:45 – Welcome back remarks by the chair
14:00 – Reimagining patient and family engagement in African healthcare
– The role of family and community trust in driving quality outcomes
– How to achieve community-centred care
– Bridging cultural barriers to engagement
Speaker: Dr Russell Rensberg, Division Director, Rural Health Advocacy Project, South Africa
14:30 – Panel discussion: How do we empower patients and the public for safer care?
– Strategies for creating patient-centred engagement pathways
– Tools and frameworks to amplify the patient voice
Moderator: Dr Gilbert Buckle, Independent Consultant, Ghana
Panelists:
– Robert de Wet, CEO, Helderberg Hospice, South Africa
– Anneleen De Keukelaere, coordinator, People’s Health Movement SA, South Africa
– Miriam Mutero Musinga, general manager, International Hospital Kampala (C-Care IHK), Uganda
15:30 – Q&A
Closing session
15:45 – Closing reflections
– Highlights from the day
– Action points for delegates to take back to their facilities
Chair: Dr Sabelile Tenza, Senior Lecturer, North-West University, School of Nursing Science, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa.
16:00 – End of conference
If you’d like to attend as a visitor for just the exhibition, click on this link – https://register.visitcloud.com/survey/25bedtyh9xy37?actioncode=WEB102
If you want to register for the conference: https://prod-aem.worldhealthexpo.com/events/healthcare/capetown/en/home.html
Further information: Marilyn Keegan @ 0837037789
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