Concept Paper
THE 2nd TRIENNIAL CONFERENCE OF
THE LUGINA AFRICA MIDWIVES RESEARCH NETWORK (LAMRN)
DATES: 27th to 28th June 2018
VENUE: UMODZI PARK HOTEL, LILONGWE, MALAWI
THE CONFERENCE THEME
Strengthening Reproductive Health
Concept Paper
ABOUT LAMRN
The Lugina Africa Midwives Research Network (LAMRN is a network of nursing/ midwifery and other reproductive health researchers, educators, practitioners, policy makers and other health partners. The network is dedicated to improving reproductive, maternal and new born health outcomes in Africa by improving evidence based practice.
OUR AIM
LAMRN supports midwifery research, information sharing, networking and training for Midwifery practitioners.
WHERE WE WORK
Lamrn has a strong presence in six Sub-Saharan countries namely: Malawi, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania and Uganda. For many years, the University of Manchester (UK) has continued to support Lamrn Midwives across Africa.
Although LAMRN is operational in the 6 countries afore mentioned, new entrants can derive considerable benefit from utilising our online resources available at the LAMRN website at no cost. By choosing to attend the Upcoming LAMRN conference in Malawi, you will be sharing experiences with Midwives and researchers from many countries.
The Network plays a key role in building research capacity for young Midwifery/Nurse practitioners in Africa. This is achieved through innovative mentorship approaches focusing on young African Midwives. We envision a future where African Midwives are Leads in ground breaking research, a great step towards achieving SDGs.
OUR PRIORITIES
- Supporting senior reproductive health and Midwifery partners to develop research leadership skills.
- Working with Nurse/Midwives in identifying country-level reproductive health and maternal health research priorities.
- Providing training for Nurse/Midwives to improve evidence-based practice skills.
- Developing research projects in priority areas such as reduction of obstructed labour, still births, postpartum haemorrhage, puerperal sepsis, obstetric fistula, gender equality and empowerment of women.
THE CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE
The LAMRN triennial conference brings together delegates to share best practice, gain insights from inspirational keynote speakers and promote the professional status of reproductive health and Midwifery in Africa. It provides a direct channel to disseminate research findings that will guide evidence based practice for improving care and outcomes for women and their families in Africa. The benefits derived from the conference will be consolidated at a post-conference workshop attended by stake holders to decide the network’s strategy and agenda for the next two years.
PLANNED ACTIVITIES:The conference will be hosted in 3 phases: 1. Pre-Conference Workshop: 25th and 26th June 2018: To be attended by LAMRN project partners.
2. The Main Conference: 27th and 28th 2018: To be attended by all researchers, policy makers, educators, practitioners, and other health partners from all of African and beyond. 3. Post Conference 29th June 2018: To be attended by LAMRN country leads and partners and the organizing team. The organizing team include: LAMRN leadership in Malawi, Manchester Team (UK), Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Kenya. |
THE CONFERENCE THEME:
Innovations for improving reproductive health
SUB- THEMES
Theme 1: Strengthening Reproductive Health and Midwifery practice
Theme 2: Strengthening health systems in Reproductive Health
Theme 3: Innovations in reproductive, maternal, newborn adolescent and public health
PARTICIPANTS
The conference aims at attracting delegates from countries around the world: who have interests in service delivery, policy and researchers in reproductive and maternal health. Early career researchers are particularly encouraged to attend and optimize on our mentorship programs.
CONFERENCE STRATEGY
Sessions will be held through plenary sessions and abstract presentations. National and international organisations working in the area of reproductive, maternal, newborn adolescent and public health improvements are invited to sponsor sessions and use the opportunity to educate, train or update delegates on new knowledge, promote best practices and products on the thematic issues. Policy makers, program managers and researchers are also invited to contribute and share experiences, evidence and best practices
EXPECTED CONFERENCE OUTPUT
- Evidence reported on latest reproductive, midwifery and public health research findings.
- Information and education provided by and for reproductive health, midwifery and public health practitioners.
- Lively debates on current and emerging topics in adolescent, reproductive, maternal and new born health.
- Engagement of policy makers to implement adolescent, reproductive, maternal and new born health research findings.
- Strategic direction for sustainable quality adolescent, reproductive, maternal and new born healthcare developed.
- Creating and Strengthening research collaborations regionally and internationally.
REGISTRATION FEES
Participants’ fee (excluding travel, accommodation and subsistence) is as follows:
International delegates USD 300
Delegates from Africa USD 200
International students USD 150
Undergraduates USD 100
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Participants are required to register on line in advance. There will be an early – bird discount of 50 USD on all online registration received earlier than 31st March 2018.
SPONSORSHIP
We invite organisations to sponsor Nurses / Midwives as delegates to this conference: they will have an opportunity to present papers as well as join others in sharing/learning sessions.
EXHIBITIONS OF PRODUCTS
To exhibit products, you will be required to pay fees as following:
- Local business exhibitors: USD 75
- International exhibitors: USD 150
Each individual manning the exhibition stall will pay a registration fee of USD 30 per day.
The monies will cover refreshments and lunch per day.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information please visit LAMRN website www.lamrn.org or:
LAMRN Chair
Prof. Grace Omoni: omonigrace@hotmail.com
LAMRN Lead for Malawi
Prof. Angela Chimwaza: lamrnconference@kcn.unima.mw
LAMRN Scientific Committee Lead
Dr. Sabina Wakasiaka:swakasiaka@gmail.com
Dr. Kondwani Wella: kwella@kcn.unima.mw
Conference Logistics
Diffie Chilemba: lamrnconference@kcn.unima.mw Tel: +265 995290393
Claire Wanjiku: clairewanjiku@gmail.com Tel: +254 713693766