Join us for a powerful conversation on how we, as Africans, can take ownership of clinical research and healthcare systems to drive sustainable, generational change. This event will explore transformative strategies in healthcare led by African voices, for African communities.

Keynote Speaker

Professor Linda-Gail Bekker

  • Acclaimed clinician-scientist and global advocate for health equity

  • Director of the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre, UCT

  • Leads impactful research in HIV/AIDS, TB, and infectious diseases across Africa

  • Promotes community-driven, accessible healthcare strategies

Panelists:

  • Prof. Mashiko Setshedi

  • Prof. Ntobeko Ntusi

  • Prof. Digby Warner

  • Zimbini Zintwana

  • Sayuran Pillay

These respected voices will reflect on ownership, innovation, and action in African healthcare and clinical research.

Organised by:

  • UCT Faculty of Health Sciences

  • Global Surgery

  • IDM (Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine)

  • ARS (Afrocentric Research Scholars)