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First African CAH DSD Symposium
Starting on:
Apr 23, 2026
Ending on:
Jun 24, 2026
Moderator(s):
Dr. Paul Laigong
Paediatric Endocrinologist and Lecturer, University of Nairobi
Dr. Charles Nzioki
Paediatric Endocrinologist, Machakos Level 5 Hospital
Dr. Madhura Joshi
Paediatric Endocrinologist, Jalaram Hospital
Dr. Mary Limbe
Paediatric Endocrinologist, Columbia Africa Health Care Limited
Dr. Anjumanara Omar
Paediatric Endocrinologist and Lecturer, University of Nairobi
Dr. Winnie Saumu
Paediatric Endocrinologist, Chuka County Referral Hospital
Venue:
Pullman Hotel, Upper Hill
Max Credits:
10 Points

Provider:
PAEDIATRIC ENDOCRINE SOCIETY OF KENYA
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First African CAH DSD Symposium

Starting on:
Apr 23, 2026
Ending on:
Jun 24, 2026
Venue:
Pullman Hotel, Upper Hill

Description

This was a two-day in-person symposium on Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Differences of Sex Development, targeting different cadres of health care workers including doctors, clinical officers, nurses, psychologists and patient advocates.

Objectives

Provide updates on: -Situation of CAH and DSD in African countries: challenges and opportunities -Pragmatic approach for early diagnosis of DSD in a resource-limited setting -Psychosocial stigma and gender assignment decisions in DSD and CAH -Role and challenges of surgery in the context of DSD and CAH in Africa -Facilitating acceptance of late surgery for parents -Indications for gonadectomy in DSD -Enhancing CAH management, including steroid replacement therapy, dose adjustment, and monitoring in challenging environments -Emergency management of adrenal crisis: increasing community and healthcare worker awareness and preparedness -Improving health and mental well-being in individuals with a late presentation of 46,XX CAH -Community education and counseling about CAH and DSD -Building a multidisciplinary DSD team in resource-limited contexts, and practical frameworks in challenging settings

Presenters

  1. Dr. Prisca Amolo
    Paediatric Endocrinologist
    Kenyatta National Hospital

  2. Dr. Lucy Mungai
    Paediatric Endocrinologist and Senior Lecturer
    University of Nairobi

  3. Prof. Martine Cools
    Paediatric Endocrinologist
    Ghent University, Belgium

  4. Prof. Christa Flueck
    Professor and Head of Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism
    Bern University Children's Hospital, Switzerland

  5. Dr. Agustini Utari
    Paediatric Endocrinologist & Head of Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
    Diponegoro University, Indonesia

  6. Dr. Salwa Musa
    Assistant Professor & Paediatric Endocrinologist
    Al-Neelain University, Sudan

  7. Dr. Charlene Nanjala
    Paediatric Surgery Resident
    University of Nairobi

  8. Dr. Elizabeth Oyenusi
    Associate Professor & Paediatric Endocrinologist
    University of Lagos, Nigeria

  9. Dr. Ritha Betoko
    Paediatric Endocrinologist
    University of Yaounde, Cameroon

  10. Dr. Esther Kobel
    Paediatrician & Head of Programs
    CLAN Child Health Africa

  11. Dr. Kandi-Catherine Muze
    Paediatric Endocrinologist
    Muhimbili National Hospital

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