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Join us for a grounding morning session focused on mindfulness and movement. This facilitated session will guide you through gentle stretches and mindfulness practices designed to help you center yourself, reduce stress, and set a positive tone for the day ahead. Whether you're new to mindfulness or a regular practitioner, this session offers a welcoming space to connect your mind and body. No special equipment needed—just bring yourself and an open mind. Start the #AGMHI2024 conference with clarity and balance.

Speakers: Bonga Chiliza, Michelle P Durham

Introduction: David C Henderson; Speaker: Asha S Collins, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Population Programs and Biobanks, DNAnexus

Research
Training & Education
Clinical Care Delivery
Advocacy & Policy

Moderator: Bonga Chiliza; Training & Education: Michelle P Durham; Clinical Care Delivery: Anusha Lachman, Saeeda Paruk; Advocacy & Policy: Siki Gwanya-Mdletye; Research: Laila Asmal, Munyaradzi Madhombiro

Join us for a midday break where we will serve a variety of delicious, locally-sourced meals. This is a great chance to network, reflect on the morning's proceedings, and prepare for the afternoon's sessions.

Research

Moderator: Michelle P Durham; Speakers: Thejini Naidoo, Alain Favina, Scholastic Ashaba

Training & Education

Moderator: Michelle P Durham; Speakers: Tigist Zerihun, Mariam Ndegwa, Mohamed Ibrahim

Clinical Care Delivery

Moderator: Siki Gwanya-Mdletye; Speakers: Denese Shervington, Wanjiku Waibochi, Neziswa Titi

Speakers: Bonga Chiliza, David C Henderson

Introduction: Michelle P Durham; Speaker: Jonathan K. Burns, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Exeter. NOTE: Shuttles will depart from the Sarova Panafric Hotel at 5:30pm.