PROGRAM

Important dates:

Call for Abstracts:

19th January 2023

Deadline for Abstracts Submission:

30th May 2023

Acceptance note

30th June 2023

Deadline for Submission of Full Paper:

20th July 2023

Deadline for Submission of PowerPoint Presentation:

22nd September 2023

AHILA 2023 OVERVIEW PROGRAM

DAY 1 Conference Workshops & Meet and Greet | Monday, October 16th | 8:00 – 5:00 PM
DAY 2 Official Opening and Conference Workshops | Tuesday, October 17th | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
DAY 3 Workshops: Parallel Sessions | Wednesday, October 18th | 7:30 AM – 5 PM
DAY 4 Workshops: Parallel Sessions | Thursday, October 19th | 7:30 AM – 5 PM
DAY 5 Workshops: Parallel Sessions and Closing Ceremony | Friday, October 20th | 7:30 AM – 5 PM
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Organizing for Research and Writing: Using Covidence, EndNote, and OneNote Together
Venue: BR 5 | Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Facilitator: Mrs. Ayaba Logan
Associate Professor Research and Education Informationist
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1:00. - 2:00 PMLunch
2:00 – 5:00 PMWorkshops
African Indigenous and Western Health Medicine (EBM)
 Venue: BR 3 | Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Facilitator: Prof. Abel Pienaar
Deputy Provost, Boitekanelo College
Health Information Products and Services Venue: BR 4 | Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Facilitator: National Library of Medicine
5:30. - 7:30 PMEvening
Venue: Conference Centre | Time: 5:30. - 7:30 PM
Welcome Reception / Meet and greet Facilitator: Mrs Babakisi Fidzani
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Official Opening and Conference Workshops Venue: Auditorium, University of Botswana Conference Centre
8:00 – 9:00 AM Registration - Announcements - Housekeeping
9:00 – 9:05 AM Prayer – Rev. Simon Mulosu Counselling Services Unit, University of Botswana National Anthem led by UB Choir
9:05 – 9:10 AM Introduction of guests - Mr Alphege Maisiri Director, Library Services, University of Botswana
9:10 – 9:15 AM Welcome remarks – Prof. David Norris Vice Chancellor, University of Botswana
9:15 – 9:20 AM A brief about AHILA: Dr Grace Ajuwon AHILA President
9:20 – 9:25 AM Choir
9:25 – 9:35 AM Official Opening – Dr Edwin Dikoloti Minister of Health
9:35 – 9:40 AM Poem
9:40 – 10:00 AM Keynote Speaker: Dr. Josephine Nambooze WHO Representative
10:00 – 10:10 AM Vote of thanks: Prof. Doreen Ramogola-Masire Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research and Enterprise, University of Botswana
10:10 – 10:45 AM Tea Break
10:45 - 1:00 PM Conference Workshops
Data Science – Part 2 [continuation]
 Venue: BR 5 | Time: 10:45 - 1:00 PM
Facilitator: : Kristi Holmes, PhD
Director, Galter Health Sciences Library and Learning Center
REDCap for Beginners Venue: BR 1 | Time: 10:45 - 1:00 PM
Facilitator: Dr. Kagiso Ndlovu
The University of Botswana eHealth Unit
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Health Librarians as Information Brokers – Part 2 [continuation] Venue: BR 1 | Time: 10:45 - 1:00 PM
Facilitator: ITOCA (Mercy Moyo)
Research4Life
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1:00. - 2:00 PM Lunch 3:30. - 3:45 PM Afternoon Break
2:00 – 4:30 PM Conference Workshops
African Indigenous and Western Health Medicine (EBM)
Venue: BR 3 | Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Facilitator: : Prof Abel Pienaar
Deputy Provost, Boitekanelo College
Health Information Products and Services Venue: BR 4 | Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Facilitator: National Library Medicine
Organizing for Research and Writing: Using Covidence, EndNote, and OneNote Together Venue: BR 5 | Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Facilitator: Mrs. Ayaba Logan
Associate Professor Research and Education Informationist
09:30 AM - 10:20 AM. Theme 1: Digital Technologies and Health Information Systems Session chair: Dr Naledi Mannathoko, University of Botswana

Enock M. Minga, Tanzania

An Assessment of the Effectiveness of Security Systems in Securing Library Materials at Ruaha Catholic University and University of Dar es laam

Rajabu Mohamedi Simba, Tanzania

The application of digital health technologies in accessing health services among health information science students at the University of Dodoma, Tanzania.

09:30 AM - 10:20 AM. Theme 2: Data Science and Research Driven Health Information Session chair: Mrs Malebogo Kgalemang, University of Botswana

Emmanuel Twinamasiko, Uganda

Health Sciences Librarians' Roles in Research and Community Service.

Oluwaseun Adeola Abiodun-Asanre, Nigeria

Developing research data skills among health librarians in Nigeria: a survey.

09:30 AM - 10:20 AM. Theme 3: Equity to Health Information and Services Session chair: Ms Neo Monwela, Institute of Health Sciences, Botswana

Ayaba Logan, USA

Organizing for Research and Writing: Using Covidence, EndNote, and OneNote Together.

Ibrahima, Zimbabwe

Revolutionizing Healthcare with Health Informatics: Unleashing the Power of Data and Technology for Improved Patient Care and Outcomes in Zimbabwe.

09:30 AM - 10:20 AM. Theme 4: Rethinking Health Libraries and Librarianship in the 21st Century Session chair: Mrs Mercy Monde, University of Zambia

Ngozi Blessing Ukachi, Nigeria

Embedded Librarianship Practice in Health Institutions in Nigeria: Strategies, Models, Tools Adopted and Challenges.

Josiline Chigwada, South Africa

Strategies to enhance the partnership of information professionals and environmental health practitioners in pandemic times.

10:10 – 10:45 AM Tea Break
10:45 AM - 12:35 PM. Theme 1: Digital Technologies and Health Information Systems Session chair: Dr Naledi Mannathoko, University of Botswana
Time: 10:45 AM – 11:35 PM

Rajabu Simba, Haruna Hussein, Tanzania

Investigating the knowledge, attitudes, and application of digital health technologies among health information science students

RRehema Chande Mallya, Tanzania

Access and use of UpToDate database for evidence-based clinical decision making: the case of residents and clinicians experiences at the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Science, Tanzania

Time: 11:45 AM – 12:35 PM

Mary J Charles, Tanzania

Knowledge and awareness of Health Information Professionals towards telemedicine services in Tanzania

Gopolang Ditlhokwa, Botswana

A Memetic Approach to Improving Health Information Literacy in Library Databases: A Study of Health and Medical Students at the University of Botswana

10:35 AM - 12:35 AM. Theme 2: Data Science and Research Driven Health Information Session chair: Mrs Malebogo Kgalemang, University of Botswana
Time: 10:35 AM – 11:35 PM

Patrick Mapulanga, Malawi

Building a data repository at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences: Challenges and opportunities.

Prisca Shoo, Tanzania

Investigating the knowledge, attitudes and application of artificial intelligence among health information science students.

Time: 11:45 AM – 12:35 PM

Biliamin O. Popoola, Nigeria

Are African Health Sciences Researchers Sharing and Reusing Research Data? A Quantitative Analysis and Review of Literature.

Grace Ada Ajuwon, Nigeria

Research Data Management, A-21st Century Academic Health Library Services: Where are the Health Librarians and Libraries in Nigeria?

10:35 AM - 12:35 AM. Theme 3: Equity to Health Information and Services Session chair: Ms Neo Monwela, Institute of Health Sciences, Botswana
Time: 10:35 AM – 11:35 PM

Julie Rosenberg, USA

A survey of medical students and faculty shows demand for evidence-based digital tools.

Dineo Ketshogileng, Botswana

Transforming Health Professions Education in Botswana: The role of Information literacy at the University of Botswana.

Time: 11:45 AM – 12:35 PM

Leonida Simon Kanyuma, Tanzania

Sources of Information on Covid-19 vaccination: Tanzania perfectives

Stella Anasi, Nigeria

Cultural competence of health science librarians in Nigeria: an exploratory study

09:30 AM - 12:35 AM. Theme 4: Rethinking Health Libraries and Librarianship in the 21st Century Session chair: Mrs Mercy Monde, University of Zambia
Time: 10:35 AM – 11:35 PM

Adetoun Adebisi Oyelude, Nigeria

Developmental Challenges of Two First-Generation Health Institutions in Nigeria: The “Then” and “Now".

Walter Yagos Onen, Uganda/p>

Information Seeking Behavior of Final Year Health Science Students of Gulu University during Covid-19: a cross-sectional Study

Time: 11:45 AM – 12:35 PM

Gomotsegang Gaborekwe, Botswana

Beating the Odds for Pioneer medical librarians: The Case of UB-Branch Libraries

Ayaba Logan, USA

Upgrading Librarian Collaborations: A Bibliometrics Analysis using Scopus and Web of Science to Identify Past and Present Published Research Areas for Future Collaborations

12:35 – 2:00 PM Lunch Break
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM. Theme 1: Digital Technologies and Health Information Systems Session chair: Dr. Tsholofelo Sethibe, University of Botswana

Mrs Lucia Folasade Kolawole, Nigeria

Availability of Medical Databases and Nursing Students’ Digital Competence: Case of a Nigerian Private University

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM. Theme 2: Data Science and Research Driven Health Information Session chair: Ms. Maitumelo Tike, University of Botswana

Apatsa Selemani, Malawi

A scientometric analysis of Africa’s public health science journals indexed in international citation databases and regional databases: a comparative analysis.

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM. Theme 3: Equity to Health Information and Services Session chair: Tapiwa Tanhuke, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe

Désiré Corneille, TANGA

Les Télégrammes Lettres Officielles Hebdomadaires (TLOH) et les rapports mensuels d’activités des unités de soins du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Tengandogo (Burkina Faso): modèle d'accès équitable à l'information sanitaire pour une meilleures [The Weekly Official Telegram Letters (TLOH) and the monthly activity reports of the care units of the University Hospital Center of Tengandogo (Burkina Faso): model of equitable access to health information for betters] Désiré Corneille TANGA

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM. Theme 4: Rethinking Health Libraries and Librarianship in the 21st Century Session chair: Mrs Mercy Monde, University of Zambia

Monica Samuel Chipungahelo, Tanzania

Information Towards the Attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A case study of Tanzania Food and Nutrition Library.

3:00 – 4:30 PM Selected Presentations
Champions as essential drivers of better evidence for training program - Julie Rosenberg, USA
Librarian's Roles in Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) Practice in Africa: A survey of African Medical Librarians: Billianin O. Popoola, Nigeria
Enhancing Equitable Access to Health Information through Digital Technologies: An Evidence-based informed Strategy - Keikantsemang Mabote, Botswana
7:00PM Evening: Culture Night
Culture Night (Showcase of cultural attires and dance)
Venue Cresta Lodge @ 7:00 PM
MC Dr Kagiso Ndlovu
Guest Speaker Kgosi Puso Gaborone
7:30 AM – 5:00PM. Day 4: Parallel Sessions
08:30 AM - 09:20 AM. Plenary: Dr Gracia Chimaza – ITOCA Chair: Mr Khutsafalo Kadimo
09:30 AM - 10:20 AM. Theme 1: Digital Technologies and Health Information Systems Session chair: Dr Peter Sebina, University of Botswana

Rajabu Mohamedi Simba, Tanzania

Health Information Science Student’s attitude and perception towards Bachelor of Science in HIS at University of Dodoma, Tanzania

Sarah Gwayi Tembo, Zambia

The essential skills and competencies for health information professionals in the digital age: a case of Zambia

09:30 AM - 10:20 AM. Theme 2: Data Science and Research Driven Health Information Session chair: Dr Dintle Molosiwa, University of Botswana

Glorias Asiimwe, Uganda

Libraries too manage big data. A Case of Busitema University,Uganda.

Julie Rosenberg, USA

Access is not enough: a look at what Better Evidence for Training Champions is doing to promote use and uptake of evidence-based digital tools

09:30 AM - 10:20 AM. Theme 3: Equity to Health Information and Services Session chair: Ms. Nnaniki, Maphakwane, Botswana Open University

Onome Norah Ekoko, Nigeria

Demographic factors as correlates of health information-seeking behaviour among working women in Delta State, Nigeria.

Brian Odhiambo Orwa, Kenya

Investigating the Causes and Remedies of Information Explosion in Healthcare in the Digital Age

09:30 AM - 10:20 AM. Theme 4: Rethinking Health Libraries and Librarianship in the 21st Century Session chair: Mr Richard Ssenono, Makerere University, Uganda

Adrine Nyamwiza, Uganda

Small space, big impact: Purposively creating space for PhD study, socialization, relaxation, and intellectual interaction.

Stella Kube, Botswana

Emerging Roles of Librarians in a COVID-19 Era

10:10 – 10:45 AM Tea Break
10:45 AM - 11:35 PM. Theme 1: Digital Technologies and Health Information Systems Session Chair: Dr Peter Sebina, University of Botswana
Time: 10:45 AM – 11:35 PM

Tefo Kgosietsile, Botswana

The Application of Artificial Intelligence in Health Information Services

Chipo Mutongi , Zimbabwe

Web 2.0 in the Promotion of Access to Health Information in Zimbabwe

10:45 AM - 11:35 AM. Theme 2: Data Science and Research Driven Health Information Session chair: Mrs Malebogo Kgalemang, University of Botswana
Time: 10:45 AM - 11:35 AM

Julius Tweve , Tanzania

The use of digital technologies in health facilities at Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania

Samuel Akande Bello , Nigeria

21st Century Mandatory Peer Review of Manuscripts: How have the Policy and Technology Applications Impacted the Research Productivity of African Health Librarians (AHLs)?

10:45 AM - 11:35 AM. Theme 3: Equity to Health Information and Services Session chair: Ms Neo Monwela, Institute of Health Sciences, Botswana
Time: 10:45 AM – 11:35 AM

Julie Rosenberg, USA

A survey of medical students and faculty shows demand for evidence-based digital tools.

Dineo Ketshogileng, Botswana

Transforming Health Professions Education in Botswana: The role of Information literacy at the University of Botswana.

10:45 AM – 11:35 AM Theme 4: Rethinking Health Libraries and Librarianship in the 21st Century Session chair: Mrs Mercy Monde, University of Zambia
Time: 10:45 AM – 11:35 AM

Jackson Magafu Bwire, Tanzania

Determining the effect of techno stress among health workers: A Case of Mount Meru Regional Referral Hospital in Arusha.

Kagiso Ndlovu, Botswana

Experiences, Challenges and Lessons while Implementing a Clinical Decision Support System in Botswana

11:45 - 12:35 PM Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion: Equitable access to health information: Challenges and opportunities
Moderator: Prof Tiny Masupe, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Medicine, University of Botswana
Panelists:
Dr Orapeleng Phuswane-Katse (Ministry of Health),
Dr Athulang Mutshewa (Department of Library and Information Studies, University of Botswana),
Julie Rosenberg (Better Evidence),
Dr Thabo Phologolo (Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Medicine, University of Botswana),
Prof Anne K. Seymour (Welch Medical Library, Johns Hopkins University & Medicine)
12:35 – 2:00 PM Lunch Break
12:35 – 2:00 PM Exhibitors’ presentations
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7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Day 5: Parallel Sessions and Closing Ceremony
8:30 AM – 9:20 AM AHILA General Meeting
Closing Ceremony Closing Remarks: AHILA Incoming President Closing Prayer: Rev. Simon Mulosu, Counselling Services Unit, University of Botswana
10:20 AM – 10:45 AM Tea Break
Tour of Gaborone and Vicinity
12:35 - 2:00 PM Packed Lunch