HRS2024 (OnDemand) - 485856 - Africa Summit-Africa Summit

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Discussions at the summit focused on the challenges and opportunities of expanding electrophysiology (EP) services in Africa, emphasizing the need for trained personnel, equipment access, patient identification, and funding. Innovative solutions such as mobile EP labs and remote navigation technologies were discussed. Collaboration with local stakeholders, governments, and payers was highlighted as crucial for building sustainable EP education and care systems. In Rwanda, efforts are centered on preventive services and national unity, with initiatives like the pediatric cardiology fellowship showing promise in expanding EP healthcare capacity. The transcript also covers experiences in introducing EP services in Ethiopia through missions and collaborations, stressing the importance of training local healthcare providers. Issues such as gender disparities, mentorship, radiation safety, and work-life balance were addressed, with a call for inclusive policies, mentorship, and improved radiation safety education for female EP professionals in Africa. The discussions underscore the importance of ongoing collaboration and support to address disparities and build a more sustainable future for EP care in Africa.

Keywords

electrophysiology services

Africa

trained personnel

equipment access

patient identification

funding

mobile EP labs

remote navigation technologies

collaboration

local stakeholders

governments

payers

sustainable EP education

Rwanda

pediatric cardiology fellowship