The spirit of co-creation that has led the Africa Higher Education Health Collaborative in partnership with Mastercard Foundation since its inception stood by the side of University of Toronto’s Dr. Kimberly de-Souza when she effortlessly recalled names of co-facilitators of the Emergency Preparedness and Response to Pandemic short course.
Her experience with the team during the maiden batch of beneficiaries of the course has been enthralling, and the second year of meeting is expected to be stimulating, as well.
“We’re so excited to be reunited again to co-facilitate this course. It’s been an absolute pleasure to create this course together from University of Toronto experiences, from diverse experiences and knowledge. We’re constantly learning from each other.
“As we gathered here, we’re not just bringing together our various backgrounds from Canada and Ghana but also a shared passion for knowledge and growth,” she said.
Twenty health personnel from across the country are participating in the second cohort of the Emergency Preparedness and Response to Pandemic short course.
The course seeks to equip participants with the requisite skills to respond effectively to emergencies and pandemics.
Indeed, for a course like this, curiosity is necessary to understand all the possible facets of the course and the team lead from the University of Toronto had an assignment.
“I want to give all participants and facilitators one task, and that is to be curious. Let us embrace the opportunity to be curious. Learn from each other so that we can build connections that transcend our borders and create a lasting impact in our communities,’ Dr. Kimberly de-Souza said.
The workshop is carried out by the Health Employment pillar of the Mastercard Foundation Africa Higher Education Health Collaborative led by Dr. Kofi Akohene Mensah.