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. 2022 Mar-Apr;33(2):88-94.
doi: 10.5830/CVJA-2022-020.

The joint 15th Pan-African Society of Cardiology and Kenya Cardiac Society congress proceedings, 2021

Lilian Mbau, Caroline Mutai, Redempta Kimeu, Barbara Karau, Peter Mugo, Hazel Mburu, Bernard Samia, Bernard Gitura, Njambi Mathenge, Karen Sliwa, Ahmed Suliman, Liesl Zühlke, Mpiko Ntsekhe, Anders Barasa, Anastase Dzudie, Dike Ojji, Ali Toure Ibrahim, George Nel, Ntobeko Ntusi, Friedrich Thienemann, Mahmoud Sani, Awad Mohamed, Elijah Ogola, Mohamed Jeilan

The joint 15th Pan-African Society of Cardiology and Kenya Cardiac Society congress proceedings, 2021

Lilian Mbau et al. Cardiovasc J Afr. 2022 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

The 15th biennial Pan-African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR) congress held in Mombasa, Kenya, in November 2021, convened in its legacy of being the largest Pan-African conference on cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The congress brough together members of cardiovascular societies from across the continent in the shared mission of advancing cardiovascular health in Africa. In partnership with the Kenyan Cardiac Society (KCS), the specific aims of the PASCAR conference were to (1) advance knowledge on CVDs in the region; (2) share local data, clinical cases, challenges and solutions and reinforce collaborative capacity initiatives in research and workforce training; (3) engage with policy makers to address health-system issues affecting access to CVD care in Africa; and (4) bring together local and international thought leaders in cardiovascular medicine to strengthen the partnerships between PASCAR, KCS, other African cardiac societies and key global stakeholders. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this congress demonstrated great success in providing both an in-person and a virtual platform of attendance, therefore making this an inaugural hybrid PASCAR congress, with inclusive and widespread participation from across the globe. We highlight the key areas of focus, various educational programmes and innovative initiatives that shaped the 15th PASCAR congress, including expert consensus on the future directions for advancing CVD care in Africa.

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PASCAR heart failure course delegates.
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PASCAR Africa heart failure course 2021 – global collaboration.
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PASCAR governing council members, task force chairpersons and congress delegates.
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PASCAR leadership organogram 2022–2026.
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