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18th KPA Annual Scientific Conference

2–4 Sept 2026
PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa
Africa/Nairobi timezone

18th KPA Annual Scientific Conference

Session

Day 1: Morning Session

2 Sept 2026, 08:00
PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

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  1. 37. Arrival and registration of KPA Conference delegates
    02/09/2026, 08:00
    Oral Presentation

    KPA Secretaria

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  2. 7. MINDCARE: An Intelligent Digital Platform for Accessible Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Support
    Mwendwa Antony (Student)
    02/09/2026, 09:30
    Digital Tools and Innovation for Preventative and Accessible Mental health care
    Oral Presentation

    Mental health challenges and substance addiction remain critical yet underserved issues, particularly in developing regions where access to professional care is limited, stigmatized, or unaffordable. MindCare is an innovative, web-based mental health support system designed to bridge this gap by providing accessible, scalable, and user-centered digital care. Built using modern web technologies...

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  3. 14. Beyond Metabolic Control: The Emerging Role of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Psychiatric Wellness, Cognitive Enhancement, and Neuroprotection
    Dr Catherine Mutisya (MOH & NMHS)
    02/09/2026, 09:45
    Digital Tools and Innovation for Preventative and Accessible Mental health care
    Oral Presentation

    Background:
    Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) face a disproportionate burden of metabolic syndrome, largely driven by second-generation antipsychotics, leading to reduced life expectancy. Concurrently, emerging neuroscience highlights the profound role of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors within the central nervous system (CNS) in modulating mood, reward pathways, and...

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  4. 16. Bridging Mental Health Gaps in Rural Tanzania: Outcomes of a Pilot Training Intervention for Community Representatives and Primary Healthcare Workers From Six Villages
    Kim Madundo (KCMC University)
    02/09/2026, 10:00
    Digital Tools and Innovation for Preventative and Accessible Mental health care
    Oral Presentation

    Background:
    Low mental health awareness, stigma, training gaps, and limited integration of mental health services in primary care restrict access to care for the majority of Tanzanians. We piloted a mental health training program for healthcare workers and community representatives from six villages in rural Kilimanjaro region.
    Methods:
    Outcomes were evaluated using the MercyCorps...

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  5. 49. Abstract Presenters Panel Discussion/Q&A
    02/09/2026, 10:45
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