JBI gLOCAL Solution Room – Cervical Cancer Event

by | Apr 22, 2026

Event Start Date:
June 4, 2026		Event End Date:
June 4, 2026		Event Venue:


JBI gLOCAL Solution Room

Evidence on Prevention, Screening, and Management of Cervical Cancer

Date
04 June 2026
Mode
Virtual
07:00 – 13:15  Ghana
09:00 – 15:15  South Africa
12:30 – 18:30  India

The JBI gLOCAL Solution Room is a week-long global series of locally hosted, interactive events designed to provide pragmatic solutions to challenges in getting evidence into practice, bringing together clinicians, academics and policymakers to discuss how global evidence informs local practice and how local experience shapes global thinking in evidence-based healthcare. JBI explicitly frames “gLOCALization” as the simultaneous global and local nature of evidence generation, synthesis, transfer and implementation, emphasizing that evidence must be adapted to specific contexts given differences in economics, policy, systems and culture.

Despite remarkable advances in medical science, far too many lives are still lost each year due to gaps in awareness, access to vaccination, screening, and timely treatment. This gLOCAL solution provides a vital platform for sharing knowledge, strengthening collaboration, and renewing our collective commitment to ensuring that no woman dies from a disease we have the tools to prevent and cure. This gLOCAL solution focuses on the importance of eliminating cervical cancer, a disease that remains a significant yet largely preventable threat to women’s health worldwide.

JBI Evidence-Based Indigenous Health India
JBI Ekurhuleni Clinical Research Centre, South Africa
JBI Evidence-Based Practice Research Group Ghana

08:30 – 09:00
Arrival & Registration

1
Session 1: Introduction and Overview
Session Chair: Dr Sajda Khatoon (India)
Time (GH / SA / IN) Talk Country
07:00–07:10 GH 09:00–09:10 SA 12:30–12:40 IN
Welcome and Introduction
Dr Sajda Khatoon
 India
07:10–07:40 GH 09:10–09:40 SA 12:40–13:10 IN
Introduction to JBI
Prof Zoe Jordan — JBIC, Adelaide, Australia
 Australia
07:40–08:05 GH 09:40–10:05 SA 13:10–13:35 IN
Introduction to JBI directors
JBI Centre Directors — South Africa, India, Cameroon & Ghana
 Multi
08:05–08:30 GH 10:05–10:30 SA 13:35–14:00 IN
Keynote Speaker: Guideline on cervical cancer screening for HIV patients Keynote
Professor Greta Dreyer — University of Pretoria, South Africa; President, International Gynecologic Cancer Society
 South Africa

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Session 2: Screening to Treatment — Integrated Approaches to Cervical Cancer Prevention
Session Chairs: Dr Bernard Uzabakiriho (South Africa) & Dr Krishantha Pillay (South Africa)
Time (GH / SA / IN) Talk Country
08:30–08:45 GH 10:30–10:45 SA 14:00–14:15 IN
Prevention & Early detection of HPV lesions: HPV Screen-And-Treat (SAT) with Point of Care testing, same-day results and treatment
Dr KK Khulu — University of the Witwatersrand
 South Africa
08:45–09:00 GH 10:45–11:00 SA 14:15–14:30 IN
HPV Testing vs Cytology: Evidence for Primary Screening
Prof Matthys Cornelis van Aardt — University of Pretoria
 South Africa
09:00–09:15 GH 11:00–11:15 SA 14:30–14:45 IN
Eliminating cervical cancer in Ghana: Aligning national prevention efforts with global elimination targets
Prof Edward Tieru Dassah — Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
 Ghana
09:15–09:30 GH 11:15–11:30 SA 14:45–15:00 IN
Management of Precancerous Lesions — LLETZ: safety issues, post-LLETZ management, management of complications
Dr E Mnisi — University of Pretoria
 South Africa
09:30–09:45 GH 11:30–11:45 SA 15:00–15:15 IN
Perceptions and Practices relating to the Human Papilloma Virus among caregivers and adolescents: Implication for HPV vaccine acceptance
Dr Asahngwa Constantine — University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon
 Cameroon
09:45–10:00 GH 11:45–12:00 SA 15:15–15:30 IN Q & A — Session chairs
— Health break: 15 minutes —

3
Session 3: Treatment Challenges and Innovative Approaches for Managing Complexity of Cervical Cancer Care
Session Chairs: Dr Raj Shankar Ghosh (India) & Prof Yeetey Enuameh (Ghana)
Time (GH / SA / IN) Talk Country
10:15–10:30 GH 12:15–12:30 SA 15:45–16:00 IN
Radiotherapy treatment resistance in cervical cancer
Prof Shenaaz Bassa — University of Pretoria
 South Africa
10:30–10:45 GH 12:30–12:45 SA 16:00–16:15 IN
Cervical Cancer in Pregnant WLHIV: Case series
Dr B. Uzabakiriho — University of the Witwatersrand
 South Africa
10:45–11:00 GH 12:45–13:00 SA 16:15–16:30 IN
Role of telemedicine for management of cervical cancer
Dr Krishantha Pillay — University of Pretoria
 South Africa
11:00–11:15 GH 13:00–13:15 SA 16:30–16:45 IN
India's Journey in Cervical Cancer Care: Integrating Prevention, Screening, and Treatment
Dr Raj Shankar Ghosh
 India
11:15–11:30 GH 13:15–13:30 SA 16:45–17:00 IN Q & A — Session chairs
— Health break: 15 minutes —

4
Session 4: Role of Data, Surveillance, and Health Communication for Strengthening Control of Cervical Cancer
Session Chair: Prof Shenaaz Bassa (South Africa)
Time (GH / SA / IN) Talk Country
11:45–12:00 GH 13:45–14:00 SA 17:15–17:30 IN
Role of Cancer registry for management of cervical cancer
Dr Mazvita Muchengeti — South African National Cancer Registry
 South Africa
12:00–12:15 GH 14:00–14:15 SA 17:30–17:45 IN
Surveillance of cervical cancer in a central hospital in South Africa
Dr Nozipho Magagula — University of Pretoria
 South Africa
12:15–12:30 GH 14:15–14:30 SA 17:45–18:00 IN
Health communication in cervical cancer
Dr Kaushik Ghosh — Fellow, CPHR
 India
12:30–12:45 GH 14:30–14:45 SA 18:00–18:15 IN Q & A — Session chair
12:45–13:15 GH 14:45–15:15 SA 18:15–18:30 IN
Way forward & closure
Dr Paramita Bhattacharya
 India

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OBESITY: EVIDENCE BASED CARE ON PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT: A gLOCAL SOLUTION ROOM

by | Apr 15, 2026

Event Start Date:
June 2, 2026		Event End Date:
June 2, 2026		Event Venue:
Virtual



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JBI gLOCAL Solution Room

Obesity: Evidence-Based Care on Prevention and Management

Date
02 June 2026
Mode
Virtual
09:00 – 14:05  South Africa
07:00 – 12:05  Ghana
12:30 – 17:35  India

The JBI gLOCAL Solution Room is a week-long global series of locally hosted, interactive events designed to provide pragmatic solutions to challenges in getting evidence into practice, bringing together clinicians, academics and policymakers to discuss how global evidence informs local practice and how local experience shapes global thinking in evidence-based healthcare. JBI explicitly frames “gLOCALization” as the simultaneous global and local nature of evidence generation, synthesis, transfer and implementation, emphasizing that evidence must be adapted to specific contexts given differences in economics, policy, systems and culture.

This event embodies the gLOCAL framework by adapting global evidence to local contexts, bridging clinicians, academics, and policymakers across Ghana, South Africa, Cameroon, India, and beyond. The sessions will explore prevalence, cultural burdens, pregnancy, lifestyle interventions as well as patient voices. The program fosters bidirectional knowledge exchange, tailoring JBI evidence synthesis to diverse economics, policies, and cultures for pragmatic implementation.

JBI Evidence-Based Practice Research Group Ghana
JBI Evidence-Based Indigenous Health India
JBI Ekurhuleni Clinical Research Centre, South Africa

08:30 – 09:00
Arrival & Registration

1
Session 1: Introduction
Session Chair: Dr Paramita Bhattacharya (India)
Time (GH / SA / IN) Talk Country
07:00–07:10 GH 09:00–09:10 SA 12:30–12:40 IN
Welcome and Introduction
Mr Terrance Magoro — WHO Country Office, South Africa
 South Africa
07:10–07:40 GH 09:10–09:40 SA 12:40–13:10 IN
Introduction to JBI
Prof Zoe Jordan — JBIC, Adelaide, Australia
 Australia
07:40–08:00 GH 09:40–10:00 SA 13:10–13:30 IN
Introduction to participating JBI centres
JBI Centre Directors — South Africa, Ghana, India
 Multi

2
Session 2: Burden of Obesity and Its Management
Session Chairs: Prof Ute Feucht (South Africa) & Dr Debashis Basu (India)
Time (GH / SA / IN) Talk Country
08:00–08:20 GH 10:00–10:20 SA 13:30–13:50 IN
Prevalence and management of obesity among adults
Dr S Bhana
 South Africa
08:20–08:35 GH 10:20–10:35 SA 13:50–14:05 IN
Social and cultural burden of obesity in Africa: Towards a holistic approach to management strategies
Dr Asahngwa Constantine — University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon
 Cameroon
08:35–08:50 GH 10:35–10:50 SA 14:05–14:20 IN
Burden of obesity among indigenous population in India
Dr Paramita Bhattacharya
 India
08:50–09:05 GH 10:50–11:05 SA 14:20–14:35 IN
Burden of obesity in pregnancy among teenagers at a regional hospital in South Africa
Dr Katala Kabamba
 South Africa
09:05–09:20 GH 11:05–11:20 SA 14:35–14:50 IN Q & A — Session chairs
— Health break: 15 minutes —

3
Session 3: Lifestyle Prevention and Management of Obesity
Session Chairs: Dr Nonte Magida (South Africa) & Dr Beatrice Sankah (Ghana)
Time (GH / SA / IN) Talk Country
09:20–09:35 GH 11:20–11:35 SA 14:50–15:05 IN
Evidence synthesis on lifestyle prevention of obesity
Dr Lindokuhle Phiri
 South Africa
09:35–09:50 GH 11:35–11:50 SA 15:05–15:20 IN
Physiotherapists’ role in weight loss management
Priscilla Mawuenam Aheto
 Ghana
09:50–10:05 GH 11:50–12:05 SA 15:20–15:35 IN
Revisiting the importance of childhood activity
Prof Paolo Wood
 South Africa
10:05–10:20 GH 12:05–12:20 SA 15:35–15:50 IN
Prevalence of comorbidities among obese women in South Africa
Prof Louise van den Berg — University of Pretoria
 South Africa
10:20–10:35 GH 12:20–12:35 SA 15:50–16:05 IN Q & A — Session chair
— Health break: 15 minutes —

4
Session 4: Economic Impacts, Patient Perspectives, and Pathways Forward
Session Chairs: Dr Nirmalya Mukherjee & Prof Louise van den Berg
Time (GH / SA / IN) Talk Country
10:35–11:05 GH 12:35–13:05 SA 16:05–16:35 IN
Obesity: Health and economic consequences of an impending global challenge Keynote
Prof Amos Laar
 Ghana
11:05–11:35 GH 13:05–13:35 SA 16:35–17:05 IN
Panel discussion: Patients’ voice about clinical and economic consequences of obesity
Ghana, South Africa, India
 Multi
11:35–12:05 GH 13:35–14:05 SA 17:05–17:35 IN
Way forward & closure
Dr Paramita Bhattacharya
 India

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Australia Awards Fellows Symposium and Networking Event Kolkata

Australia Awards Fellows Symposium and Networking Event Kolkata

by | Sep 8, 2025

Event Start Date:
November 13, 2025		Event End Date:
November 13, 2025		Event Venue:
Hyatt Regency, Kolkata, India

Symposium: Evidence-based Health Interventions to Close the Healthcare Gap​

Bridging Evidence and Action: Advancing Health Equity for Tribal and Indigenous Communities

 

Why This Symposium Matters

Across India and beyond, communities are grappling with the challenges of health inequities, the quadruple burden of disease, and the urgent need for culturally responsive care. The Australia Awards Fellows Symposium in Kolkata is more than just a gathering — it’s a platform to exchange ideas, showcase evidence-based solutions, and shape the future of healthcare for marginalized populations.

This is where mid-career professionals, academics, researchers, policymakers, and advocates come together. It’s where global collaboration meets local action. And it’s where your voice and expertise can help close the gap in health outcomes.

 

Who Should Attend

This symposium is designed for:

🩺 Mid-career health professionals and practitioners seeking to apply evidence-based solutions in real-world settings
📚 Researchers, academics, and students eager to engage with cutting-edge work in public and global health
🌱 Policymakers and advocates passionate about Indigenous health and culturally responsive practices
🌍 Global health leaders and collaborators committed to equity, justice, and sustainable impact

 

What You’ll Gain

By joining this symposium, you will:

  • Connect with leading experts from India, Australia, and beyond
  • Learn about evidence implementation frameworks that transform research into practice
  • Discover innovations in health systems, workforce development, and Indigenous health
  • Engage in cross-country dialogue on One Health, equity, and community empowerment
  • Network with peers who share your commitment to advancing public health

Be Part of the Change
Health equity won’t happen by itself — it needs voices, evidence, and action. This symposium is your chance to be at the table, contribute to the dialogue, and take home insights you can apply directly in your field.

📅 Date & Venue: Kolkata, India
🔗 Registration: Limited seats available. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this pivotal conversation.

👉 Check program outline and register here

Join us in Kolkata. Bring your expertise, your questions, and your passion. Together, let’s build pathways toward health equity.