Keynote Address by SAA President (2026 – 2029) at the inaugural ceremony of the Executive Board- 14 May 2026, Movenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra, Ghana – Hon. Dr. Nchabi Richard Kamw
14 May 2026
Keynote Address by SAA President (2026 – 2029) at the inaugural ceremony of the Executive Board- 14 May 2026, Movenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra, Ghana – Hon. Dr. Nchabi Richard Kamwi
Director of the proceedings
Hon Dr David Pagwesese Parirenyatwa outgoing SAA President & former Minister of Health & Child Welfare, Zimbabwe.
Hon Professor Sheila Tlou a Board Member of the Board of t Trustees & former Minister of Health & Wellness, Botswana
Distinguished Outgoing & Incoming SAA Board Members
Dr Bodea Luc & Members of the Secretariat
Ladies & Gentleman
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to address you.
HIV/AIDS, TB & Malaria are among the major causes of morbidities & mortalities in sub Saharan Africa; with Southern African Development Community (SADC) being an epicenter.
I believe that with strengthened research & development of new tools some of these diseases can be prevented, treated, eliminated & can be eradicated within a generation.
Therefore, it’s no coincidence that our predecessors deemed it fit to establish this institution with intended objectives such as:
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Fellow SAA Board Members I take it that these will remain our guiding principles as we enter into this August house & navigate into this great assignment.
A little while ago I was declared as SAA President. I accept this great responsibility with humility & dedication.
What a privilege for me to have been accorded this opportunity to serve the African people contributing to Africa we want.
I know just as you know high tension of current geo politics and the obvious economic downturns. It’s time to stand together as Africans and address our common challenges.
Thus, I vow not to walk alone but will serve as a Team inclusive of our dynamic secretariat. For the success of this Organization, I look forward to tapping wisdom from our predecessors.
Given this background, permit me to thank my brother comrade & friend, the outgoing President of SAA, Dr David Pagwesese Parirenyatwa who convinced me & invited me to join you as a Board Member of SAA. As a result, I had the privilege to attend the last ICASA 2025, Accra, Ghana.
Similarly, a word of gratitude to you all SAA Board Members for trust & confidence shown to have elected me to serve as President of SAA for the next 4 years.
My gratitude also goes to Dr Bodea Luc & the entire Members of the Secretariat for excellent communication & follow up’s on reminders.
I will fail in my duty if I do not extend a word of gratitude to the forebears, former Presidents of SAA for quality leadership of this great institution which has led us to this day.
Indeed, I look forward to working with each one of you closely in our quest to eliminate most of these killer diseases.
Thank you