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The voice of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in Africa.

Who we are

About Us

Over the years ICAN has grown and become the voice of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in Africa with over 290 strong members. The Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN) trains professionals on infection control programmes and has developed hubs across Africa to ensure that IPC training becomes closer to various regions.

Vision

Our vision is an African continent where safe patient care is ensured for all with the implementation of strong infection control programmes.

Mission Statement

The Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN) exists to promote and facilitate the establishment of infection control programmes, achievement and maintenance of infection reduction, including healthcare associated infections, and promote antimicrobial stewardship activities through education by working with infection prevention structures in Africa and other International health related associations.

team

Executive Board Members

Prof Chedly Azzouz

Chairperson

Alethea Mashamba

Honorary Treasurer

Ms Annely Shiikwa

Honorary Secretary

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Dr Jun Manda Kabongo

Elected Honorary Treasurer

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Prof Mamy Randria

Madagascar

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Board Directors

Prof Basma Mnif

Tunisia

Prof Adebola Olayinka

Nigeria

Dr Molebogeng- Kolojane

South Africa

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Dr Arifa Parker

South Africa

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Co-Opted members

Dr Ami Kagoma

Co-Opted Member

Dr Ousseyno Gueye

Co-Opted Member

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Mr Ntani Suh Nsutebu

Co-Opted Member

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Ms Loyce Kihungi

Co-Opted Member

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Office Team

Elizabeth Schoeman

IPDIC Program Manager

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Mr Nkwan Jacob Gobte

FIPC Programme Co-ordinator &
Hub Manager

Yolanda Gouws

FIPC & IPDIC Course Administrator

Fikiswa Ngqamakwe

Basic Course Administrator

Muniera Gaffor

Finance Officer

Alicia Baugaard

Admin & Marketing Officer

Locations

Across Africa

Cape town, South Africa is head office, then we have the 5 different hubs.

Western Hub
Dr Damilola Adeniyi – Nigeria
Sikeade Caleb-Adepoju – Nigeria

Southern Hub
Chipo Gwaygway – Zimbabwe/Harare
Tabbieth Magwera – Zimbabwe/Harare

Eastern Hub
Dr Bethlehem Tadesse – Addis/ Ethiopia
Abayneh Melaku – Addis/ Ethiopia

Central Hub
Eveline Tamon – Cameroon/Bamenda
Bridget Ghogomu Maupah – Cameroon/Bamenda

Northern Hub
Dr Ghada Ismail – Cairo/Egypt
Dr Nesren Abdelaziz – Cairo/Egypt

Ms Annely Hilya Nashilongo Shiikwa

Annely Hilya Nashilongo Shiikwa is a Senior Registered Nurse/Midwife specialized in Community Nursing Science and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC). She serves at Gobabis District Hospital in the Omaheke Region, Namibia, where she provides strategic nursing leadership and supports IPC activities, including HAI surveillance, environmental cleaning, and quality improvement. She has actively participated in the national review of IPC guidelines and the National IPC Strategic Plan, contributing to the strengthening of infection prevention programs in Namibia. Annely is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at the University of Johannesburg. Her professional interests include antimicrobial resistance, HAI surveillance , built environment, healthcare safety, and IPC system strengthening across Africa.

Dr Jun Manda Kabongo

Dr. Jun Manda Kabongo is a Senior Medical Doctor and public health Expert with over 13 years of professional experience in clinical practice, epidemiology, infection prevention and control, and health systems strengthening from DR Congo ministry of Health. His Work plans research, field epidemiology, and program implementation across diverse health settings, focusing on improving global health security and disease surveillance. Dr Manda has contributed to numerous public health initiatives in collaboration with international partners such as INRB, JICA, IQVIA and WHO. His research interests include health systems resilience, outbreak response and the integration of evidence-based IPC strategies in low-resource settings. Passionate about advancing healthcare quality and safety, he continues to mentor health professional and drive innovation in public health practice across Africa. He Currently serves as an Executive Committee & Board of Directors Member of the infection control Africa Network (ICAN).

MD, MPH, IPC Expert

Dr Molebogeng Kolojane

[FCPath (Micro), MBChB, BSc (Micro), IPDIC]

Dr Molebogeng Kolojane is a clinical microbiologist based at the microbiology laboratory at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) in South Africa. She completed her undergraduate studies with a BSc (Microbiology) and a medical degree at the University of Pretoria. She subsequently completed her fellowship in microbiology (FCPath) with the College of Medicine SA and the International Postgraduate Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control (IPDIC) course with Infection Control Arica Network (ICAN) & Centre of Infectious Diseases Radboud University Medical Centre collaborative.
Dr Kolojane has supported district and regional hospitals in the Johannesburg Central and West Rand area as an outreach pathologist and has been involved in outbreak investigation, antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs and offered laboratories support in outreach health care facilities.
She is involved in the undergraduate and post graduate microbiology training at the University of Witwatersrand and IPC training in the ICAN training courses such as IPDIC course presented by ICAN and the University of Radboud, Netherlands and FIPC (Fundamentals in Infection Prevention and Control). She is a committee member of the Infection Control Society of Southern Africa (ICSSA) under FIDSSA and a member of the ICAN board.

Dr Ousseyno Gueye

Pharmacist-biologist, graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Odontology at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar (UCAD).

He holds the following qualifications

  • DES Clinical Biology
  • Msc Applied Fundamental Microbiology
  • Msc Public Health

Dr GUEYE is currently Deputy Head of the National HIV/AIDS and STI Reference Laboratory in Senegal, which monitors and manages HIV infection and sexually transmitted infections.

  • He is also :
  • National Focal Point for Infection Prevention and Control (ICP), playing a key role in the development and implementation of national strategies to improve healthcare safety.
  • It trains healthcare staff in infection prevention and control (IPC) practices,
  • Member of the national committee for monitoring the use of antibiotics in Senegal,
  • Trainer on the recommendations of the National Guide to Antibiotic Therapy in Senegal;
  • Member of the American Public Health Association (APHA), and abstract examiner at the APHA annual congress in the USA

He has in-depth expertise in the quality management of health services and products, as well as in the evaluation and validation of HIV rapid diagnostic tests in Senegal.

Dr Ousseynou received training on the new ISO 15189 vs 2022 standard;

  • Auditor of SLIPTA’s quality management system for medical analysis laboratories ;
  • TRREE training certificate on research ethics review ;
  • Certificate of recognition as Distinguished International Fellow of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) ;

He is currently a Co-Opted member of the Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN).

Mr Ntani SuhNsutbu

Ntani is a clinical pharmacist and researcher pursuing a PhD in Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Prevention at Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland under the Safeguarding Health through Infection Prevention research group (SHIP). Before his PhD, he worked as a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support project pharmacist for INTERSOS in Cameroon. Ntani also has over four years of experience in hospital pharmacy within the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services, where he led the creation of the first antibiotic stewardship programme at Mboppi Baptist Hospital. Through its activities, the committee improved the rational use of antibiotics and infection prevention practices. He is a strong advocate for the advancement of hospital pharmacy in Cameroon and Africa which he does this through activities with the Cameroon Young Pharmacists Group and the International Pharmaceutical Federation Hospital Pharmacy Section Africa. He currently serves as a coopted member of the Board of Directors of Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN).

Ms Loyce Kihungi

Loyce Kihungi is a Kenyan national. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Aga Khan University, Kenya, and a Master’s degree in Infection Control from the University of Essex, UK. Consultant with extensive experience in developing and strengthening IPC systems within the healthcare sector.

Loyce works at the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) as a Consultant in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), providing technical leadership on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) at both national and facility levels. Previously, she served as an IPC Specialist with CDC- and USAID-funded organizations, where she played a pivotal role in establishing IPC programs and enhancing infection prevention practices across healthcare facilities.

Loyce has made significant contributions to the development and review of national IPC and AMR guidelines and related policy documents, and she is an active member of Kenya’s National Task Force for Outbreak Preparedness and Response.

A committed trainer and mentor, she has built the capacity of numerous healthcare professionals in evidence-based IPC practices, contributing to sustainable improvements in infection control. Loyce has also authored and co-authored several scientific publications in the field.

Elizabeth Schoeman

Elizabeth is a Registered Nurse by profession with over 15 years of experience, combining a strong clinical background with a deep passion for education and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC). After qualifying with a Bachelor of Nursing (BCur) from the University of Stellenbosch in 2006, she began her career with a focus on mentorship and clinical facilitation, laying the foundation for her ongoing dedication to professional development within healthcare. Her interest in IPC led her to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Infection Control (Cum Laude) in 2017, also at the University of Stellenbosch, following an earlier Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education in 2011. Elizabeth has held roles as an IPC Manager and, more recently, as the Acting Head Office Manager and Training Coordinator for the IPDIC at ICAN, where she designs and delivers training programmes aimed at strengthening IPC practices across healthcare settings. She has also facilitated training for ICAN’s FIPC programme since 2018. In addition to her teaching and leadership roles, Elizabeth currently serves as Chairperson of the Infection Control Society of Southern Africa (ICSSA). Her commitment to excellence and education continues to make a meaningful impact on infection control standards nationally.

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