Understanding Pathology in Namibia : A Conference

🧪 About This Event

Pathology is the invisible backbone of modern medicine - and yet, its role is often misunderstood or underappreciated.

Understanding Pathology in Namibia: A Conference is a one-day hybrid (in person and online) event introducing the world of pathology in a practical, engaging, and accessible way for Namibian health professionals.

This event is especially designed for medical students, interns, and medical officers, but is open to anyone curious about what pathology actually is, why it matters, and how to build a career in the field.

It’s also a prelude to the official third Namibian pathology conference to be held in 2026.

🎯 Conference Theme

Why Pathology Matters: The Far-Reaching Role of Diagnostic Medicine

Subthemes include:

• What is pathology, and how does it impact patient care?
• A day in the life of an Anatomical pathology consultant
• Becoming a pathology professional: medical training pathways
• Forensic pathology and national legislation in Zambia
• When pathology saves lives: clinical reflections

Building Namibia’s pathology capacity.

🙋‍♀️ Who Should Attend?

• Medical students
• Medical interns
• Junior doctors and medical officers
• Allied health professionals
• Anyone interested in understanding the role of pathology

🎟 Ticket Information

⚠️ Note: Eventbrite will display ticket prices in British Pounds (GBP). Unfortunately, this cannot be changed - but the actual ticket prices remain fixed in Namibian Dollars (NAD) as listed below:

• Consultants / Specialists: NAD 250
• Medical Officers & Other (non-medical) Professionals: NAD 200
• Medical Interns: NAD 150
• Online access (only): NAD 100
• Medical Students: Free (Registration still required)

🎟 Please choose only one ticket type based on how you will attend.In-person tickets include access to live talks, catering, and networking.Online access is available for those outside Windhoek or unable to travel.

📌 If you book an online ticket but plan to attend in person, please email us to upgrade - seats are limited!

🎤 Speakers & Topics

Dr Christy Kaiyamo Host & Registrar, Histopathology (United Kingdom)– "What is Pathology?" (an expanded session from 2024)

Dr Adam Muchelenge’anga Forensic Pathologist, Zambia– "Implementing the Forensic Pathology Act: Lessons from Zambia"

Dr Albertina Iitana Anatomical Pathologist (Private)– "My Journey in Pathology and the Cases That Shape My Work"

Dr Francis Quayson Consultant Surgeon (Namibia) – "When Pathology influenced my clinical decision-making"

Dr Charmaine KapuuoRegistrar, Anatomical Pathology (South Africa)– "Life as a Pathology Registrar: Training and Case Reflections"

Dr Leena AshipalaForensic Pathology Senior Medical Officer– "Pathology on the Frontline: Data & Case Reflections from Public Sector Practice"

More speakers to be announced!

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