Wednesday 5 Nov. 2025

Plenary

  • Fall Prevention in Rehabilitation Hospitals

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    Elderly



    Id 15
    Topic
    Elderly

    Speakers
    Peii Chen USA, Mooyeon Oh-Park USA

    Chairs
    Peii Chen, Mooyeon Oh-Park

    8H30
    INTRODUCTION

    8H35
    In-Hospital Fall Prevention in Rehabilitation: Current Practices, Lessons from New York, and Future Directions.
    Mooyeon Oh-Park

    9H15
    DISCUSSION

    9H25
    Spatial Neglect and Fall Risk in Stroke Patients: Evidence, Treatment with Prism Adaptation, and Clinical Implications.
    Peii Chen

    10H10
    DISCUSSION

    10H20 OC ID 466
    A Multidomain Approach to Fall Prevention in Elderly Individuals: Risk Assessment, Rehabilitation, and Physical Activity.
    Angela Palomba

    10H25
    SUMMARY

  • Break

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  • The future of Rehabilitation Medicine – Precision Medicine

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    Research



    Id 131
    Topic
    Research

    Speakers
    João Pinheiro Portugal, Jorge Laíns Portugal, João Branco Portugal , Renato Nunes Portugal , Ana Zão Portugal , Catarina Branco Portugal

    Chairs
    João Pinheiro, Jorge Laíns

    11H
    Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Rehabilitation Medicine.
    João Pinheiro

    11H10
    The Influence of Psychosocial and Environmental Factors on the Rehabilitation Program.
    Jorge Laíns

    11H20
    Biomarkers in the Personalization of Rehabilitation.
    João Branco

    11H30
    Integrating Genetics in the Innovation of Rehabilitation Programs.
    Renato Nunes

    11H40
    Predicting Functional Outcomes with Neuroimaging.
    Ana Zão

    11H50
    Personalizing Care with Mobile Applications/Apps.
    Catarina Branco

  • Interventional Pain Management: A Game-Changer for PRM in Developing Countries

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    Keynote



    Topic
    Pain

    Main Speaker
    Ahmed Amine El oumri Morocco

    Chairs
    ABDELLATIF EL FATIMI MOROCCO, STEVEN FAUX USA

  • Rehabilitation and Women’s Health: Global Challenges and Opportunities

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    Keynote



    Topic
    Specific condition & Disabilities

    Main Speaker
    Fary Khan Australia

    Chairs
    ABDELLATIF EL FATIMI MOROCCO, STEVEN FAUX USA

  • Lunch Break - Symposium BTL (60mins)

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    Robotic Rehabilitation for Upper and Lower Extremities: Current Evidence and Clinical Pathways

  • New Challenges for PRM in Diabetes Mellitus

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    Keynote



    Topic
    Global Rehabilitation Approaches

    Main Speaker
    Catherine Dziri Tunisia

    Chairs
    YOUNESS ABDELFETTAH MOROCCO, Francesca Gimigliano Italy , HAJER RAHALI TUNISIA

  • Technology-Aided Rehabilitation: Lessons Learned and Future Directions

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    Keynote



    Topic
    Technology & Robotics

    Main Speaker
    Maria Gabriella Ceravolo Italy (Sydney Licht Lecture)

    Chairs
    YOUNESS ABDELFETTAH MOROCCO, Francesca Gimigliano Italy , HAJER RAHALI TUNISIA

  • Navigating The New Global Health Crisis and Why PM&R is at the Vanguard

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    Specific conditions & disabilities



    Id 50
    Topic
    Specific conditions & disabilities

    Main Speaker
    Vanguard David Burke USA

    Chair
    Vanguard David Burke

    15H30
    Overview of the workshop's objectives and relevance to the current health landscape.

    15H40
    Presentation on the shift from infectious to non-communicable diseases, emphasizing WHO's predictions.

    15H50
    Detailed discussion on rehabilitation strategies for disability prevention and management.

    16H05
    OC ID 35
    Rehabilitation As A Public Health Crisis--And Public Health Opportunity--For The 21st Century.
    George Smolinski

    16H10
    OC ID 990
    The State of Rehabilitation Medicine in Taiwan.
    Nina Tamayo

    16H15
    Open discussion, summarizing key points and actionable strategies.

  • Break

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  • Networking Dinner

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    Ceremony

Oliveraie

  • Building an African Rehabilitation Alliance: Amplifying Voices for Change

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    Community



    Id 63
    Topic
    Community

    Speakers
    Abena Tannor Ghana, Francesca Gimigliano Italy, Sinforian Kambou Cameroun, Abderrazak Hajjioui MOROCCO

    Chairs
    Abena Tannor, Sinforian Kambou

    8H30
    Introduction

    8H45
    The Rehabilitation Landscape in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

    9H05
    The Power of Advocacy: The Role and Impact of Alliances

    9H35
    Building an African Rehabilitation Alliance: A Collaborative Action Planning Session.

    10H10
    OC ID 138
    Advancing Rehabilitation Medicine in Africa: Insights from a Multinational Fellowship Program.
    Mary Elizabeth Nelson

    10H15
    Open discussion, summary of key findings, and next steps

  • Break

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  • Bridging the Gap: A Collaborative Rehabilitation Pathway for ABI Patients and Their Families

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    Community



    Id 93
    Topic
    Community

    Speakers
    Alexandra Wray UK, Abayomi Salawu UK, Nathalie Martin UK

    Chair
    Alexandra Wray

    11H
    Introduction: overview of objectives and topics.

    11H05
    Overview of the charity services.

    11H15
    Overview of the partnership between charity and acute services.

    11H25
    Key findings from a participatory research project.

    11H35
    Screening of an animation created by families to instil hope to others living with ABI.

    11H40
    OC ID 348
    Development of the ClinFIT Community Questionnaire for Assessing Functioning Levels in Primary Care Settings.
    Fatimah AHMEDY

    11H45
    OC ID 546
    The International Spinal Cord Injury Community Survey: preliminary results from data collection in Cameroon.
    Simforian Kambou

    11H50
    OC ID 133
    Resting-EEG Theta Power Increase Following Rehabilitation in Chronic MCA Stroke Patients with Upper-Limb Impairment.
    Rebeca Pardo-Garcia

    11H55
    SUMMARY

  • Joint session of the AIM of the ISPRM and the ESPRM

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    Id 134
    Topic


    Speakers
    Dr Eleftheria Antoniadou Luxembourg, Roberto Casale Italy, Gerard FRANCISCO USA

    Chair
    Eleftheria Antoniadou

    15H30
    Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) physician outside the hospital setting . Difficulties, opportunities, and challenges when you work on your own.
    Eleftheria Antoniadou

    15H50
    Thinking differently: a bottom-up approach to research in PRM. The role of IMs within ESPRM.
    Roberto CASALE

    16H10
    How international societies and bodies could help implement strategies for success.
    Gerard FRANCISCO

  • Break

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  • Joint Workshop of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPM&R) and the European Board of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (EBPRM): Competency-based training and assessment in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine-Opportunities

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    Short Workshop



    Id 76
    Topic
    Education and Training

    Main Speaker
    Carolyn Kinney USA

    Co Speakers
    Maria Gabriella Ceravolo Italy, Nikolaos Barotsis Greece, Aydan Oral Türkiye

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees -

    Chairs
    Carolyn Kinney, Maria Gabriella Ceravolo

    17H00
    INTRODUCTION
    Carolyn Kinney, Aydan Oral

    17H05
    How do the European Training Requirements (ETRs) for the medical specialty of PRM approach to competency-based training?
    - Outline of ETRs for PRM
    - Reflections in the ETRs from the WHO Rehabilitation Competency Framework
    - The approach in the USA.
    Carolyn Kinney, Maria Gabriella Ceravolo, Nikolaos Barotsis

    18H05
    Are Board Examinations capable of assessing competencies? Suggestions for competency-based assessment
    - ABPM&R perspective
    - EBPRM perspective
    Carolyn Kinney, Aydan Oral (Recorded)

    18H35
    DISCUSSION

Orangeraie

  • Ageing with neurological disability with special reference to spinal cord injury

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    Long Workshop



    Id 94
    Topic
    Neurorehabilitation

    Main Speaker
    Pradeep Thumbikat UK

    Co Speakers
    Lisa Grandidge UK, Sivaraman Nair UK, Sachin Watve UK

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Pradeep Thumbikat

    8H30
    Expert-led presentations on key ageing-related SCI challenges and solutions.

    8H40
    Case-based discussions focusing on real-world patient scenarios.

    9H30
    Hands-on training in advanced wound care, pain management, and assistive technology applications.

    11H30
    Panel discussions to explore collaborative care approaches.

  • Break

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  • Phenotyping spine disorders: from anatomoclinical perspectives to radiological insights

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    Diagnostic & Practices



    Id 25
    Topic
    Diagnostic & Practices

    Speakers
    Julia Facione-Roge France, Christelle Nguyen France , François Rannou France

    Chairs
    François Rannou, Christelle Nguyen

    15H30
    Time to refine what is non-specific low back pain?
    François Rannou

    15H45
    Specific back pain: diagnosis and therapeutic approaches.
    Christelle Nguyen

    16H00
    Radiological approaches to spine phenotyping: full-spine x-ray as an imaging biomarker.
    Julia Facione-Roger

    16H15
    OC ID 93
    Adherence to exercise therapy and physical activity among individuals with chronic low back pain and its contributors.
    Christelle Nguyen

    16H20
    OC ID 550
    Focused spine: Comparative analysis of radiography and spinal mouse based on a study of 20 cases.
    Ranya Elalaoui Mdaghri

    16H25
    OC ID 960
    Orthoptic Assessment in Idiopathic Scoliosis : A Study of 15 Cases.
    Kassimi El hassan

  • Break

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  • Evaluation And Treatment of Low Back Pain and correlation with injection procedures

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    Diagnostic & Practice



    Id 109
    Topic
    Pain

    Speakers
    Amit Bhargava USA, Mark Hurdle USA, Ahmed Amine El Oumri Morocco

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Amit Bhargava

    17H00
    introduction

    17H05
    Anatomy and Biomechanics of lumbar spine and management of gluteal pain.
    Ahmed Amine El Oumri

    17H25
    Evaluation and treatment of axial low back pain/lumbar canal stenosis.
    Amit Bhargava

    17H45
    Evaluation and treatment of lumbosacral radiculopathy.
    Mark Hurdle

    18H00
    3 Rotations - neck, shoulder and radiculopathy

    18H50
    Questions, Discussion, Conclusion

Roseraie

  • Ultrasound evaluation of upper limb peripheral nerves-Hands on Workshop

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    Long Workshop



    Id 105
    Topic
    Musculoskeletal

    Main Speaker
    Amit Bhargava USA

    Co Speakers
    Hana Azizi USA, Navita Purohit India, Levent Özçakar Türkiye, Mark Hurdle USA, Mooyoen Oh-Park USA, Heakyung Kim USA, Kamal Mezian CZECH

    Attendees 40
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Amit Bhargava

    8H30
    introduction.
    Amit Bhargava

    8H35
    Presentation of key concepts and recent advancements.

    9H
    Case studies or practical applications.

    9H30
    networking and discussion.

    9H45
    Ultrasound of peripheral nerve - HANDS ON ROTATION.
    Amit Bhargava, Hana Azizi, Navita Purohit, Levent Özçakar, Mark Hurdle, Mooyoen Oh-Park, Heakyung Kim, Kamal Mezian

    11H45
    Questions, Discussion, Conclusion

  • Break

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  • The semiology of disabilities in rehabilitation

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    Condition & Disabilities



    Id 30
    Topic
    Specific Condition & Disabilities

    Main Speaker
    Jean Michel WIROTIUS France

    Chair
    Jean Michel WIROTIUS

    15H30
    Opening remarks

    15H35
    Why common medical semiology is ineffective in Rehabilitation

    15H55
    The Semiology of Disabilities in PMR: From Body Shapes to Functions

    16H15
    OC ID 821
    Feasibility and Reliability of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) Rehabilitation Set for Inpatient Settings.
    Julia Patrick Engkasan

    16H20
    OC ID 851
    Kerala Brain Injury Questionnaire: Developing a culture sensitive TBI prevalence tool for developing nations.
    Anne Felicia Ambrose

    16H25
    OC ID 313
    Enhancing Traumatic Brain Injury Patient Pathway Analysis with AI: An Evaluation of LLM-Based Data Extraction.
    Emmeline Montané

  • Break

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  • Regards francophones sur la Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation : perspectives et innovations

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    French session



    Speakers
    Alain Yelnik FRANCE, Jean Paysant FRANCE, FRANÇOIS RANNOU FRANCE, FRANÇOIS GENET FRANCE, HASSAN BENKHLAFA MAROC

    Chairs
    PHILIPPE MARQUE France, DANIEL ALLOH Côte D'ivoire, MOUNA ASLY Morocco

    17H00
    INTRODUCTION

    17H05
    Épidémiologie de la poliomyélite, des nouvelles myélites aiguës flasques “poliolike” et du syndrome post-polio.
    Alain Yelnik

    17H25
    Prothèses d’amputé de membres et Intelligence Artificielle et naturelle : Machine learning, Deep learning et Patient Learning.
    Jean Paysant

    17H45
    Neuro-orthopédie : fondamentaux et nouveautés.
    FRANÇOIS GENET

    18H05
    L’arthrose en 2025 : des recommandations aux nouvelles perspectives thérapeutiques.
    FRANÇOIS RANNOU

    18H25
    Lecture ID 41
    Le cinéma comme levier de sensibilisation et d'inclusion des personnes en situation de handicap.
    HASSAN BENKHLAFA

    18H45
    CO ID 1000
    Résultats de la prise en charge de la gonarthrose au en Médecine Physique et Réadaptation à l'Hôpital Général de Référence de Niamey, Niger.
    Alfari Abdoul Aziz

    18H50
    CO 1002
    INDICATIONS ET APPORT DE LA BALNEOTHERAPIE SUR LA FONCTION ARTICULAIRE AU COURS DE LA PRISE EN CHARGE DE L’ARTHROSE AU BURKINA FASO : une étude longitudinale.
    Yirozounlomian Tiaho

    18H55
    CO 1001
    REEDUCATION PRECOCE ET REPRISE D’ACTIVITE SPORTIVE APRES LIGAMENTOPLASTIE DU LIGAMENT CROISE ANTERIEUR CHEZ 100 PATIENTS SUIVIS A L’INJS (Institut National de la Jeunesse et du Sport) EN COTE D’IVOIRE.
    Kamissoko YAYA

    19H00
    CO 1003
    La Réadaptation socio-professionnelle d'un amputé de membre inférieur appareillé, réalité de Kinshasa.
    Fiston MAMPUYA FILS

Palmeraie

  • Optimizing Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Management in Rehabilitation

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    Long Workshop



    Id 119
    Topic
    Pelvic Floor Bladder & Bowel

    Main Speaker
    Raquel Neves Saudia Arabia

    Co Speakers
    Rami Al Ahmar Jordan, IMEN MIRI TUNISIA

    Attendees 50
    Extra Fees -

    Chairs
    Raquel Neves, Rami Al Ahmar

    8H30
    Overview of workshop objectives and topics.

    8H35
    Understanding Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction Pathophysiology and Causes:
    - How neurological conditions (SCI, stroke, MS, Parkinson’s) impact bladder and bowel function.
    - Differences between upper motor neuron (UMN) and lower motor neuron (LMN) dysfunctions.
    o Assessment Tools & Diagnostic Criteria:
    - Standardized assessments for bladder and bowel dysfunction.
    - Urodynamic testing, stool consistency scales, and continence evaluation.
    o Interactive Discussion: Challenges in assessment and management in different healthcare settings.

    9H05
    Best Practices in Bladder Management
    o Evidence-Based Strategies:
    - Catheterization options: intermittent catheterization, indwelling catheters, external devices.
    - Timed voiding and bladder retraining programs.
    - Medication management for detrusor overactivity and sphincter dysfunction.
    o Complication Prevention & Management:
    o Strategies to reduce urinary tract infections (UTIs) and antibiotic resistance.
    o Managing hydration, fluid balance, and autonomic dysreflexia risks.
    o Case Study Discussion: Participants analyze real-world bladder management scenarios

    9H35
    NETWORKING & DISCUSSION

    9H45
    Best Practices in Bowel Management
    o Establishing Effective Bowel Programs:
    - Digital stimulation, manual evacuation, and dietary modifications.
    - Medication use: laxatives, stool softeners, suppositories, enemas.
    o Preventing and Managing Common Complications:
    - Identifying and treating chronic constipation, fecal incontinence, and impaction.
    - The impact of bowel dysfunction on skin integrity and pressure injury prevention.
    o Hands-on Activity: Developing a bowel program for a case scenario.

    10H30
    Integrating Multidisciplinary Team Approaches
    o Collaboration Between Physicians, Nurses, and Therapists:
    - The role of rehabilitation nurses, physiatrists, PTs, OTs, and case managers in bowel and bladder care.
    - How speech therapists and dietitians contribute to patient success.
    o Family and Patient Education:
    - Teaching self-management strategies for long-term independence.
    - Cultural considerations and barriers in patient adherence.
    o Discussion: Identifying gaps in multidisciplinary team collaboration.

    11H
    Protocol Development & Real-World Application

    11H45
    Open discussion and summary.

  • Break

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  • Role of Regenerative Medicine (Platelet Rich Plasma) in Persons Undergoing Neurological Rehabilitation

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    Innovation



    Id 81
    Topic
    Innovation

    Speakers
    Navita Purohit India, Abhishek Srivastava India

    Chair
    Navita Purohit

    15H30
    Basics of Regenerative Medicine and Platelet Rich Plasma.
    Navita Purohit Vyas

    15H45
    Ultrasound guided PRP injections for post stroke shoulder pain and nerve entrapments in upper limbs.
    Abhishek Srivastava

    16H00
    Ultrasound guided PRP injections for degenerative hip / knee joints and nerve entrapments in lower limbs.
    Navita Purohit Vyas

    16H15
    OC ID 260
    Application mechanism and wound rehabilitation effect of platelet rich plasma for pressure injury after spinal cord injury.
    Xi YU

    16H20
    SUMMARY

  • Break

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  • THE IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISE TRAINING IN CARDIAC REHABILITATION OF SPECIAL GROUPS OF PATIENTS

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    Specific Condition & Disabilities



    Id 112
    Topic
    Specific Condition & Disabilities

    Speakers
    Milica Lazovic Serbia, Catarina AGUIAR BRANCO Portugal, MARTA SUPERVIA SPAIN

    Chairs
    Milica Lazovic, Catarina AGUIAR BRANCO

    17H00
    INTRODUCTION

    17H05
    Characteristics of structured Exercise training for patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
    Milica Lazovic

    17H20
    The bidirectional relationship of frailty and cardiovascular disease.
    MARTA SUPERVIA

    17H50
    The multimodal approach of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injury Patients.
    Catarina AGUIAR BRANCO

    17H55
    OC ID 883
    Sustaining Physical Activity Beyond Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Challenge for Global Rehabilitation.
    Jonathan Whiteson

    18H00
    BEST PAPERS PRESENTATION

    18H40
    Open discussion

Arganier

  • Muscle Matters: The Role of PRM in Sarcopenia

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    Long Workshop



    Id 42
    Topic
    Musculoskeletal

    Main Speaker
    Ayşe A. Küçükdeveci Turkey

    Co Speakers
    Yeşim Kurtaiş Aytür Turkey , Aysun Genç Turkey

    Attendees 30
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Ayşe A. Küçükdeveci

    8H30
    Welcome and overview of workshop objectives and topics.

    8H40
    Definition and epidemiology of sarcopenia
    o Etiological risk factors and clinical categories
    o Pathophysiology of sarcopenia

    9H30
    DISCUSSION

    9H45
    Interactive Session: case studies as group discussions/activities.

    11H45
    Open discussion and summary.

  • Break

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  • Building Sustainable Physical Rehabilitation Medicine Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: Innovative Training Models and Strategic Collaborations

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    Long Workshop



    Id 133
    Topic
    Community

    Main Speaker
    Andrew Haig USA

    Co Speakers
    Francesca Gimigliano Italy, Rajiv Reebye Canada, Marie Elisabeth Nelson USA, Virginial wilson South Africa, Abayomi Salawu UK, Maria Gabriella Ceravolo Italy, Cynthia Udensi UK, Aisha Animashawun UK, Ihuoma Okereke UK, Sinforian Kambou Cameroun, Amy Chambliss USA

    Attendees 30
    Extra Fees -

    Chairs
    Andrew Haig, Francesca Gimigliano

    15H30
    Introduction: Orientation to the current landscape and call to action for PRM training in LMICs

    15H40
    Current Landscape of PRM Training in Sub-Saharan Africa.
    Rajiv Reebye, Virginial wilson, Abayomi Salawu, Aisha Animashawun, Ihuoma Okereke, Sinforian Kambou, Amy Chambliss, ABDERRAZAK HAJJIOUI

    16H30
    DISCUSSION & INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY

    16H40
    IRF Africa Fellowship.
    Yunna Sinskey, Marie Elisabeth Nelson, Virginial wilson

    17H30
    The Global Partnership for PRM Education in Sub-Saharan Africa Initiative.
    Sinforian Kambou

    18H00
    Building Capacity for Rehabilitation Services in Nigeria.
    Paul Bolaji, Aisha Animashawun

    18H15
    Leveraging Partnerships for Strengthening PRM Education in Sub-Saharan Africa and LMICs.
    Andrew Haig, Francesca Gimigliano, Isabelle Laffont, Maria Gabriella Ceravolo, Okereke/Dr. Ojo/Dr. Salawu (One representative from Nigeria), Sinforian Kambou

    18H55
    Summary, share contacts, plans for next steps.

  • Break

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