Session 1: Setting the Scene. The burden of childhood burns In Africa
You are invited to join us for the inaugural session of the new webinar series "Ending Childhood Burns in Africa: A Regional Call to Action."
Date: 19 March
Time: 11:00-12:30 GMT (12:00-13:30 Brazzaville)
Format: Online (Zoom)
This webinar series was conceived as a partnership between The George Institute for Global Health and the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO). It brings together researchers, policymakers, clinicians, and public health leaders to advance a coordinated response to childhood burns across the continent. Burns represent a significant and often under-recognised public health challenge in Africa, particularly among children.
The series will explore the issue from multiple perspectives, including the burden of disease, prevention strategies, clinical care and rehabilitation, as well as future priorities for investment, collaboration, and coalition-building to address childhood burns in the region.
This first session, "The Burden of Childhood Burns in Africa," will bring together experts from the World Health Organization, The George Institute for Global Health, and academic partners to highlight the scale of childhood burn injuries across the African region and the importance of strengthening prevention, data systems, and care.
The session will feature Dr Dennis Mazingi (The George Institute for Global Health), Ms Binta Sako (World Health Organization), Prof Barclay Stewart (University of Washington), and Dr Caroline Lukaszcyk (World Health Organization).
Join us as we begin a regional conversation on how researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and partners can work together to better understand and address childhood burns in Africa.
Speakers
- Dr Dennis Mazingi - The George Institute for Global Health
- Ms Binta Sako - World Health Organization
- Prof Barclay Stewart - University of Washington
- Dr Caroline Lukaszcyk - World Health Organization
