{"id":3454,"date":"2026-01-16T08:50:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T08:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kapkenya.org\/conference-2026\/?page_id=3454"},"modified":"2026-02-16T09:50:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T09:50:23","slug":"welcome-message","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kapkenya.org\/conference-2026\/welcome-message\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Message"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3454\" class=\"elementor elementor-3454\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa912c1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fa912c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbbc3c7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bbbc3c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84d70fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"84d70fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/kapkenya.org\/conference-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dr.Njenga.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3380\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapkenya.org\/conference-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dr.Njenga.jpg 678w, https:\/\/kapkenya.org\/conference-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dr.Njenga-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/kapkenya.org\/conference-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dr.Njenga-600x750.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90dd96f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90dd96f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bd2730 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0bd2730\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc339ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cc339ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Message From KAP President<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc1d9dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc1d9dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dear Delegates, Colleagues and Friends,<\/p><p>It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the <strong>KAP Annual Scientific Conference<\/strong>, taking place here in the beautiful coastal city of Mombasa.<\/p><p>This year\u2019s theme, <strong>\u201c<em>Cutting Edge Innovations in the AI Era to Equip the Next Generation of Physicians<\/em>,\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>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>, we remain committed to<\/p><ul><li>&#8211; Advancing specialist training in internal medicine<\/li><li>&#8211; Promoting collaborative research<\/li><li>&#8211; Supporting health systems development<\/li><li>&#8211; 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 Kenya, 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. Let us continue building a healthier Kenya together.<\/p><p>Warm regards,<br \/><strong>Dr Eric Njenga<\/strong><br \/>President, Kenya Association of Physicians (KAP)<\/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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5304e77 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5304e77\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fab83f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6fab83f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Erick NjengaConsultant Physician\/ EndocrinologistPresident, Kenya Association Of Physicians. 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