CONFERENCE 2022 PROGRAMME
Sessions and titles for the four conference days are shown below together with the convenors and moderators. The programme for Day 4 on November 17 as the next conference day is shown on the top. The programme for Days 1, 2 and 3 already held on 28 July, 15 September and 13 October respectively are below the programme for the forthcoming days. All times shown are Southern Africa times (SAT). East Africa times are SAT+1hour.
DAY 4: ORGANISING REGIONALLY FOR HEALTH EQUITY, Thursday November 17th 2022
Full programme of the half day session 9am to 1pm SAT
0900-0915 Opening Session
Chair: Fatiya Kiyanga, CEHURD, Uganda and EQUINET SC
Welcome, recap of Conference days 1-3 and aims and intended process for the half day
0915-0930 Creative voices
Chair: Rangarira Machemedze, SEATINI and EQUINET SC
Music and slide visuals of the conference days
Poem, Reclaim 2022- moving forward, Desire Moyo, Moyoxide Ideations
0930-0950 Reflections on the conference
Chairs: Barbara Kaim, TARSC and EQUINET SC, and Kenneth Ochwer, Tax Justice Network Africa, Kenya
Reflections on the conference process and content from the lens of
a. The live artist, Sonja Niederhumer, Graphic Harvest
b. The media, Nyasha Chingono, journalist
c. Social media, Subisuso Bhebhe, socialmedia consultant
Delegate discussion
0950-1030 Resolutions of the conference
Chair: Lucy Gilson, University of Cape Town, South Africa and EQUINET SC
Presentation of the draft Conference resolutions on action for equity and social justice in health and wellbeing, consolidating the inputs from Days 1,2, and 3
Presented by Lucy Gilson, UCT; Bona Chitah, UNZA Zambia; Nadine Nanji IWGHSS South Africa (the draft resolutions are available on the conference website)
Delegate discussion
Adoption of the resolutions
1030-1045 Tea break
Music
Group work rooms open at 1035am.
1045-1145 Group discussions
Framing the follow up actions, roles and networking to advance the resolutions
Group 1: Reclaiming resources and agency: In global rules/systems, production of essential health products, tax justice and resourcing health systems
Group 2: Reclaiming the state and agency: In public health systems and comprehensive public health and PHC, and in responses to pandemics
Group 3: Reclaiming agency: In health discourse, claiming and implementing rights, in law, paradigms and proposals for health equity
Group 4: Reclaiming resources, state and agency: In engaging extractives, commercial drivers, in urban health and climate justice
1145-1225 Plenary presentation of group proposals
Chairs: Danny Gotto, Innovations for Development (I4D), Uganda and Rene Loewenson, TARSC and EQUINET SC
Plenary presentation of the group proposals
Discussion
Connection and links across areas of work
1225-1240 Catalysing change for equity and social justice in health
Chairs: Danny Gotto, I4D, Uganda
Pechakucha- the road EQUINET has travelled since 1998
Voices of activists for the journey ahead
1240- 1300 Closing plenary
Chairs: Nathan Banda, Southern African Trade Union Co-ordination Council, and Rene Loewenson, TARSC and EQUINET SC
Key messages from speakers from regional and international organisations, state, parliament, civil society, academia and community in the region and beyond
Closing remarks: Dr Adelheid Onyango, World Health Organisation Regional Office for Africa
Conference closing
DAY 1: RECLAIMING THE RESOURCES FOR HEALTH, Thursday July 28th 2022
Full Programme.
0900-0940 Opening Session -
Chair: Prof Lucy Gilson, University of Cape Town and EQUINET Steering Committe (SC)
Opening statements
Professor Yoswa Dambisya, East Central and Southern Africa Health Community
Ms Zingiswa Losi, President, Southern African Trade Union Co-ordination Council (SATUCC)
Dr Kumanan Rasanathan, Unit head Equity and Social Determinants of Health Dept, World Health Organisation
Introduction to the EQUINET conference 2022 - Dr Rene Loewenson, Training and Research Support Centre (TARSC) and EQUINET SC
Aims and overview of the day - Mr Rangarirai Machemedze, SEATINI and EQUINET SC
0940-0950 Creative session -
Chair: Prof Lucy Gilson, University of Cape Town and EQUINET SC
The life we live in - Rap by Magidolo Glado Kenya
Reclaim 2022 - Conference poem by Desire Moyo, Victory Siyanqoba Trust
0950-1045 Plenary presentations
Chair: Dr Isaac Kadowa, Ministry of Health, Uganda
Confronting and internalising health justice in resource extraction from the region- Mr Nathan Banda, SATUCC and Dr Rene Loewenson, TARSC
Protecting food sovereignty and biodiversity for health and confronting gene technology- Ms Mariam Mayet, Director, African Centre for Biodiversity
Local production of essential health technologies for equity and self-determination- Mr Rangarirai Machemedze, SEATINI
Questions for clarification
1045-1100 Tea break
Music and a Photography pechakucha on delivering on rights to health and wellbeing
1100-1300 Plenary presentations
Chair: Mr Nathan Banda, ZCTU/SATUCC and EQUINET SC
Responses to the health effects of climate change in informal workers and settlements of Zimbabwe - Mr Artwell Kadungure, TARSC, Zimbabwe
Lessons learned from playing a Scenario Game in Malawi - Mr Paliani Chinguwo, Malawi and Wits University
Aid and sustaining health inequities - Dr Danny Gotto, Innovations for Development (I4D) Uganda
Discussion
What now after the TRIPS Waiver? - Professor Yousuf Vawda, University of KwazuluNatal, South Africa
Spatial inequality and drug stock out in Zimbabwe - Ms Abigail Chari, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Discussion
Youth community action against indoor air pollution - Mr Frank Gramsen Kizza, I4D, Uganda
Informal social accountability mechanisms for water, sanitation and hygiene in informal settlements - Ms Ivy Chumo, African Population Health Research Centre, Kenya
Discussion
Lens from other regions and subregions
Action and change in relation to Climate and ecological justice- Mr Erastus Ooko, Greenpeace Africa
Reclaiming Resources means confronting multiple dimensions of Neoliberalism- Dr Eugenio Villar, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru
Introduction to the group discussions- Mr Rangarirai Machemedze, SEATINI/EQUINET SC
1300-1400 Lunch break, with tweet board, live art and music from the region
1300- Display of the tweet board with tweets sent on conference discussions
1330- Visual display of the live art from the morning discussions
1350- Replay of the Pechakuchaon delivering on rights to health and wellbeing
1355- Group work rooms open for participants to join groups
1400-1545 Group discussions framing resolutions and actions on the key themes of the day
Group 1: Advancing climate justice and confronting the health inequities in extractive activities
Group 2: Promoting local production of essential health technologies
Group 3: Advancing food sovereignty and promoting health food systems
Group 4: Delivering on rights to safe water, sanitation, transport, energy and infrastructures for health
1545-1600 Tea break, with tweet board and music from the region
1600-1620 Live art presentation from the day
Facilitator: Dr Danny Gotto, I4D, Uganda
Delegate discussion using the live art on key issues and messages of the day
1620- 1700 Closing plenary
Chairperson: Dr Isaac Kadowa, Ministry of Health, Uganda
Presentations of the draft resolutions and actions from the day (*)- Mr Rangarirai Machemedze, SEATINI/EQUINET SC
Participatory exercise on the key themes of the day
Next steps - Mr Rangarirai Machemedze, SEATINI/EQUINET SC
Closing remarks by the chairperson
Day 1 closes with music from the region and see you on day 2!
(*) The resolutions and actions are compiled as a draft drawing from the presentations and group discussions were made available on the EQUINET website between August 1st and 14th on the Conference 'Resolutions' page for delegates and others to give further input on the drafts. The resolutions from each day willbe carried forward, compiled and discussed on the finalconference day on November 17th.
DAY 2: RECLAIMING THE STATE, Thursday September 15th 2022
Full Programme.
0900-0940 Opening Session -
Chair: Prof Leslie London, University of Cape Town and EQUINET Steering Committe (SC)
Opening statements
Hon Rosie Bistoquet, Syechelles National Assembly and Chair SADC PF Standing committee on HIV/AIDS and SRHR
Dr Adnan Hyder, Board member, Health Systems Global
Aims and overview of the day - Dr Rene Loewenson, Training and Research Support Centre (TARSC) and EQUINET SC
0940-0950 Creative session -
Chair: Prof Leslie London, University of Cape Town and EQUINET SC
Speaking up for equality - Rap up girls rights - Rachael M, Uganda
Zvatinoda spoken word - Paul Gwatidzo, Zimbabwe
0950-1045 Plenary presentations
Chair: Prof Bona Chitah, University of Zambia and EQUINET SC, Zambia
Opportunities for self determined health financing through progressive taxation in ESA - Rene Loewenson, TARSC and Chenai Mukumba, Tax Justice Network Africa
Promoting comprehensive public health and primary health care responses in pandemics - Martin Matu, ECSA Health Community
Urban health equity - Sam Chaikosa, Civic Forum on HumanDevelopment, Adah Zulu Lusaka District Health Office and Rene Loewenson, TARSC
Questions for clarification
1045-1100 Tea break
Music and Reclaim 2022 - Conference poem by Desire Moyo, Victory Siyanqoba Trust
1100-1300 Plenary presentations
Chair: Prof Yoswa Dambisya, ECSA Health Community
Reclaiming resources for primary health care in Zimbabwe - Alison Mhazo, Ministry of Health, Malawi
The health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth - Nadine Nanji, South Africa
Discussion
Patient experiences from private hospitals during the pandemic in India - Shweta Marathe, SATHI, India
Building public health through the struggle to decommodify health care - Salimah Valiani, South Africa
Remunicipalisation and the future of public services - David MacDonald, Municipal Services Project, Canada
Discussion
Tackling the tobacco mentace in Kenya - Kenneth Ooko Ochwer, Tax Justice Network Africa
Inequity in fiscal incidence and access to health services in Zimbabwe - Abigail Chari, Stellenbosh University, South Africa
Confronting inequities in the aid industry in health in Uganda - Joviah Gonza, Innovations for Development, Uganda
Discussion
Lens from other regions and subregions
Learning from Mexico - Dr Asa Laurell, ALAMES Latin America
Reclaiming the state means ensuring that public health systems lead - Dr Rama Baru, Jwaharlal University, India
Introduction to the group discussions- Rene Loewenson, TARSC and EQUINET SC
1300-1400 Lunch break, with tweet board, live art and music from the region
1300- Display of the tweet board with tweets sent on conference discussions
1330- Visual display of the live art from the morning discussions
1355- Group work rooms open for participants to join groups
1400-1545 Group discussions framing resolutions and actions on the key themes of the day
Group 1: Decommodifying, funding and ensuring public sector health services
Group 2: Duties, capacities and strategies for equitable urban wellbeing
Group 3: Promoting comprehensive public health and primary health care in pandemics
Group 4: Priorities and strategies for youth health and wellbeing
1545-1600 Tea break, with tweet board and music from the region
1600-1620 Live art presentation from the day
Facilitator: Dr Danny Gotto, I4D, Uganda
Delegate discussion using the live art on key issues and messages of the day
1620- 1700 Closing plenary
Chairperson: Mr Kenneth Ochwer, TJNA, Kenya
Presentations of the draft resolutions and actions from the day (*)- Dr Rene Loewenson, TARSC/EQUINET SC
Participatory exercise on the key themes of the day
Next steps - Dr Rene Loewenson, TARSC/EQUINET SC
Closing remarks by the chairperson
Day 2 closes with music from the region and see you on day 3!
(*) The resolutions and actions are compiled as a draft drawing from the presentations and group discussions were made available on the EQUINET website between September 16th and 30th on the Conference 'Resolutions' page for delegates and others to give further input on the drafts. The resolutions from each day will be carried forward, compiled and discussed on the finalconference day on November 17th.
DAY 3: RECLAIMING COLLECTIVE AGENCY AND SOLIDARITY, Thursday October 13th 2022
Full Programme.
0900-0930 Opening Session -
Chair: George Jobe, Malawi Health Equity Network and EQUINET Steering Committe (SC)
Opening statements
Peninah Khisa, ESA co-ordinator, Peoples Health Movement
Munetsi Musakwa, community member, Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Association
Aims and overview of the day - Barbara Kaim, TARSC and EQUINET SC
0930-0945 Creative session -
Chair: EQUINET SC
Poem from Spontaneous the poet, Rachel Stephanie Akinyi, Kenya
Ukuphumulela Cypher Rap, Zimbabwe
0945-1045 Plenary presentations
Chair: Rangarirayi Machemedze, SEATINI and EQUINET SC
Advancing the right to health in the ESA region - Nakibuuka Noor Musisi, Centre for Health, Human rights and Development (CEHURD) and EQUINET SC, Uganda
Building cadreship and leadership for public health power - Mavis Koogotsitse, Executive secretary, Southern African Trade Union Co-ordination Council
Active, empowered citizenship for health - Itai Rusike, Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) and EQUINET SC, Zimbabwe
Working with participatory approaches - Barbara Kaim, TARSC and Adah Zulu LDHO and EQUINET SC
Discussions and questions in the chat
1045-1100 Tea break
Music and Pechaukucha on delivering on rights to health and wellbeing
1100-1300 Plenary presentations
Chair: Kingsley Chikaphupha, REACH Trust and EQUINET SC, Malawi
Barriers to social dignity and solidarity in SSA health systems - Sarah Bald, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Voices from youth in the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic - Joy Muhiya, IWF Kenya with Peegy Nziramwoyo, Uganda and Wilson Asibu Malawi
Strengthening health literacy in farmworker communities in Zimbabwe- Edgar Mutasa, CWGH, Zimbabwe
Health committees challenge ward councilors with photovoice - Schoenies collective, with Therese Boulle, South Africa
Discussion
Maternal health and care in women's words- Sunisha Neupane, Institute of Development Studies, Nepal
Moving beyond community silence in participatpry research -Neele Witgen Georgi, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK and ARISE, Kenya
Evaluating intended and unintended impacts of participatory health research - Jackline Waithaka, Slum Dwellers International, Kenya
Global perspectives on power in participatory health research - Beatrice Egid, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK
Discussion
Lens from other regions and subregions
Rosalia and refections on Colombia - Claudio Shuftan, Peoples Health Movement, Viet Nam
Telling lost stories, using people's knowledge - Myn Garcia, Asia Foundation, Philippines
Introduction to the group discussions- Barbara Kaim, TARSC and EQUINET SC
1300-1400 Lunch break, with tweet board, live art and music from the region
1300- Display of the tweet board with tweets sent on conference discussions
1330- Visual display of the live art from the morning discussions
1350- Group work rooms open for participants to join groups
1400-1545 Group discussions framing resolutions and actions on the key themes of the day
Group 1: Claiming, building capacities for and delivering on the right to health
Group 2: Advancing social power in reclaiming resources and reclaiming the state
Group 3: Organising informed, active, health literate leaders and communities and social power for health
Group 4: Bringing people's lived experience and evidence into participatory democracy for health
1545-1600 Tea break, with tweet board and music from the region
1600-1620 Live art presentation from the day
Facilitator: Dr Danny Gotto, I4D, Uganda
Delegate discussion using the live art on key issues and messages of the day
1620- 1700 Closing plenary
Chairperson: Nadine Nanji, IWGHSS, South Africa and Itai Rusike, CWGH and EQUINET SC
Presentations of the draft resolutions and actions from the day (*)- Barbara Kaim, TARSC/EQUINET SC
Participatory exercise on the key themes of the day
Next steps and closing - Itai Rusike, CWGH and EQUINET SC
Day 3 closes with music from the region and see you on day 4!
(*) The resolutions and actions are compiled as a draft drawing from the presentations and group discussions and are available on the EQUINET website between October 14th and 21st on the Conference 'Resolutions' page for delegates and others to give further input on the drafts. The resolutions from each day willbe carried forward, compiled and discussed on the final conference day on November 17th.