AfriMS Resources
Agenda, presentations, and poster gallery from past symposia
AfriMS 2023 — Data for Action
The 2nd Africa Mortality Symposium, held December 4–5, 2023 in Sierra Leone. Organized by HEAL-SL, the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Njala University, and CGHR, University of Toronto.
Day One
December 4, 2023
Morning
HEAL-SL & SIS-COVE Results
Latest results from HEAL-SL and SIS-COVE, including a MOHS report summarizing 3 rounds of mortality data.
Afternoon
Data for Action — High-Burden Conditions
Focus on deaths from leading causes and discussions on actions to reduce their numbers, building on findings from a September working meeting of District Medical Officers and MOHS experts.
Late Afternoon
Establishing Mortality Surveillance
Challenges and opportunities for setting up countrywide mortality surveillance in other African countries.
Day Two
December 5, 2023
Morning
HEAL-WA Serosurveillance
Developing collaboration with Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, and Liberia, plus other African serosurveillance initiatives.
Afternoon
Contributed Papers
A wide range of contributed papers on topics of importance to mortality in Africa. Symposium wraps up by 4 PM.