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
Mr Nkwan Jacob Gobte
Honorary Secretary
Alethea Mashamba
Honorary Treasurer
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Board Directors
Dr Iman Heweidy
Egypt
Prof Basma Mnif
Tunisia
Prof Adebola Olayinka
Nigeria
Prof Mamy Randria
Madagascar
Robert Mussa
Tanzania
Molla Godif
Ethiopia
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Co-Opted members
Dr Molebogeng- Kolojane
South Africa
Ms Annely Shiikwa
Namibia
Dr Ami Kagoma
Burundi
Dr Jun Manda Kabongo
DRC
Dr Arifa Parker
South Africa
Dr Debora Barasa
Kenya
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Office Team
Anna Vorndran
Executive Manager
Elizabeth Schoeman
IPDIC Program Manager
Yolanda Gouws
FIPC & IPDIC Course Administrator
Fikiswa Ngqamakwe
Basic Course Administrator
Muniera Gaffor
Finance Officer
Alicia Baugaard
Admin and 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