{"id":2193,"date":"2023-01-29T10:29:34","date_gmt":"2023-01-29T10:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kapkenya.org\/conference-2025\/?page_id=2193"},"modified":"2025-07-23T10:35:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T07:35:01","slug":"welcome-message","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kapkenya.org\/conference-2025\/welcome-message\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Message"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2193\" class=\"elementor elementor-2193\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5288f66 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5288f66\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" id=\"scientific\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1306b8e\" data-id=\"1306b8e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-84ccc9f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"84ccc9f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-f08497a\" data-id=\"f08497a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f366db elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"6f366db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_left   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">Message From KAP President<\/h2><div class=\"ekit_heading_separetor_wraper ekit_heading_elementskit-border-divider ekit-dotted\"><div class=\"elementskit-border-divider ekit-dotted\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-d3bf4e3 elementor-section-content-top elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d3bf4e3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-204f10b\" data-id=\"204f10b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da4e696 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da4e696\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dear Delegates, Graduates, Colleagues and Friends,<\/p><p>It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the KAP\/ECSACOP Annual Scientific Conference and Graduation Ceremony, taking place here in the beautiful coastal city of Mombasa, at the PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort.<\/p><p>This year\u2019s theme, <strong>\u201cFostering Regional Partnerships for Health Innovation and Research in Africa,\u201d<\/strong> could not be more timely or more urgent. As physicians and healthcare leaders from across the continent, we are uniquely positioned to build the partnerships that will shape the future of medicine in Africa.<\/p><p>In an era where health challenges are increasingly complex and interconnected, we must lean on collaboration, innovation and evidence-based practice to drive meaningful progress. Together, we can strengthen systems, enhance training and ensure that no community is left behind.<\/p><p><strong>Celebrating Our ECSACOP Graduates<\/strong><\/p><p>To the ECSACOP graduating class this is your moment. Congratulations on reaching this important milestone. You have shown resilience, excellence and a deep commitment to your calling. You now join a growing body of specialists who are transforming healthcare across East, Central and Southern Africa.<\/p><p>Your journey also reflects the power of ECSACOP\u2019s regional training model and the strength of African-led medical education. We also salute your trainers, mentors and families for their unwavering support.<\/p><p><strong>A Space for Learning and Lasting Connection<\/strong><\/p><p>This conference is more than just a professional gathering. It is a space to exchange ideas, build partnerships and spark innovations that respond to Africa\u2019s unique health needs.<\/p><p>We are excited about the diverse program ranging from clinical updates and research presentations to policy discussions and thought leadership from across the continent.<\/p><p>Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a young researcher, we hope you leave here inspired, empowered and better connected.<\/p><p><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/p><p>As <strong>KAP<\/strong>, in partnership with <strong>ECSACOP<\/strong>, we remain committed to<\/p><ul><li>Advancing specialist training in internal medicine<\/li><li>Promoting collaborative research<\/li><li>Supporting health systems development<\/li><li>Ensuring that African physicians have the tools, recognition and support to lead change<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Gratitude<\/strong><\/p><p>To our organizing committees, faculty, sponsors and partners thank you for making this event possible. Your dedication ensures that this conference continues to grow in impact and influence.<\/p><p>And to all our delegates from across Africa karibuni Mombasa. May the warmth of the coast, the richness of the discussions and the spirit of partnership guide our time together.<\/p><p>Welcome. Congratulations. And let us continue building a healthier Africa together.<\/p><p>Warm regards,<br \/><strong>Dr Eric Njenga<\/strong><br \/>President, Kenya Association of Physicians (KAP)<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3146b90\" data-id=\"3146b90\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b67a75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6b67a75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"847\" src=\"https:\/\/kapkenya.org\/conference-2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dr.Njenga.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5557\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapkenya.org\/conference-2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dr.Njenga.jpg 678w, https:\/\/kapkenya.org\/conference-2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dr.Njenga-600x750.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd6d6d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd6d6d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Dr. Erick Njenga<br \/>Consultant Physician\/ Endocrinologist <br \/><em>President, Kenya Association Of Physicians.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Message From KAP President Dear Delegates, Graduates, Colleagues and Friends, It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the KAP\/ECSACOP Annual Scientific Conference and Graduation Ceremony, taking place here in the beautiful coastal city of Mombasa, at the PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort. This year\u2019s theme, \u201cFostering Regional Partnerships for Health Innovation and Research in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template\/full-width-template.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2193","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kapkenya.org\/conference-2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2193","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kapkenya.org\/conference-2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kapkenya.org\/conference-2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kapkenya.org\/conference-2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kapkenya.org\/conference-2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2193"}],"version-history":[{"count":61,"href":"https:\/\/kapkenya.org\/conference-2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2193\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6234,"href":"https:\/\/kapkenya.org\/conference-2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2193\/revisions\/6234"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kapkenya.org\/conference-2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2193"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}