Dear Colleagues,
It is with immense pleasure that I announce and welcome each one of us to the upcoming 2nd Africa Nephrology Nurses Association Congress in Kigali Rwanda to be held from 16th to 18th May 2024 at Lemigo Conference Facility. As we all know Kigali is a vibrant and historic city in the continent of Africa and certainly a place we could all want to visit.
Africa Nephrology Nurses Association is an umbrella body with members from different countries in Africa. The association is holding this conference in collaboration with ASOT,KNNA, TNA, & RNNS. The meeting brings together delegates from Africa and beyond who include nurses, doctors, nutritionists and other care providers involved intaking care of patients with kidney disease.
The theme of this year’s conferences is “Improving Kidney Care in Africa: The Evolving Role the Nephrology Nurse” with the following Sub-themes;
· Innovations in Nephrology Nursing Education
· Technology use in Nephrology Nursing Practice
· Evidence Based Approaches in Nephrology Nursing,
· Renal Replacement Therapies
· Collaboration on Nephrology Nursing
· Crossing the Borders: Challenges Facing the Renal Workforce
· Psycho-social issues in Nephrology Nursing Practice
The goal of the conference is to advance and share knowledge, facilitate collaboration aiming to ultimately improve Kidney patient care outcome.
In reference to the 1st AFNNA conference held in Tanzania in April 2022, which drew together a record attendance of 220 participants from all disciplines in renal care, the conference scientific team for this year’s meeting as promised to bring out exciting papers, case studies and case presentations that we will not want to miss listening to. This congress is set to be a platform for exchanging knowledge, experiences, and innovative ideas within the fields of nephrology and kidney replacement therapies. This meeting will be by all means a game changer especially for our young and upcoming nephrology nurses aspiring to expand their skills and competencies in this specialty.
The Conference promises to be an important moment to sharpen skills that will answer to our patients quest for excellence in care outcome. The conference program promises engaging sessions, keynote lectures, workshops, debates and industry exhibitions showing the latest advancements in the renal field. We are blessed to have some of the renowned experts and academia in attendance, both from Africa and beyond.
Beyond the scientific program, it will also be a chance to sample Kigali the beautiful city in Africa. This will also provide the perfect opportunity to establish connections, exchange perspectives, and make lifelong friendships.
As the President of AFNNA, I am excited about the possibilities that this conference holds for Nephrology Fraternity. The exchange of knowledge and the connections made during this event will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on our collective mission to improve the lives of those affected by Kidney disease.
We are excited to partner with University of Rwanda in bringing this conference to Kigali. As a premier institution, AFNNA is delighted to work with them to ensure a successful conference. we welcome you all.
I encourage each one of us to purpose to attend this conference. This is a must attend.
See you in Kigali, Rwanda
With warm regards,
Diviner Nyarera
AFNNA President