Dr Shah was trained in India. Served as CEO of ICMDA (2014-2019). He is married to Dr. Shalini & are blessed with 3 children. He’s passionate about medical missions. He served as Executive Director (CEO) of Emmanuel Hospital Association (E.H.A) New Delhi, India. Was Head of the Department of Distance Medical Education at Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
Plenary Speakers
Dr Vinod Shah
Plenary & Breakout Speaker
Dr Peter Saunders
ICMDA CEO
Dr Peter Saunders trained as a general surgeon at Auckland Medical School, New Zealand, before becoming a missionary doctor in Kenya. He worked for the Christian Medical Fellowship UK for 27 years and, in 2019, became Chief Executive of the International Christian Medical & Dental Association (ICMDA).
His current work includes leadership training, teaching evangelism and ethics, medical mission, writing, publishing and media work. He is a board member of the Evangelical Alliance. He and his wife Kirsty live in St Albans, UK, and have three sons and two grandchildren.
Dr Maria Akani
Plenary & Breakout Speaker
Maria is an enthusiastic life transformation expert who works with both individuals and groups to facilitate positive change. Her knowledge of human behaviour, learning and motivation has given her exceptional skills in translating goals into custom-made action plans. Her vivacious approach promotes engagement essential for optimum performance at an individual level and within groups.
Specialties:
Depression, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Emotional and Behavioral Dysregulation, Self-harm, Suicidality, Eating Disorders, CBT, Parenting Skills, Trauma, Communication Skills, Self-Awareness, Relationships
Dr Joseph Nkuranga
Plenary & Breakout Speaker
Joseph Nkuranga is a medical doctor based in Nairobi, Kenya. He is a born-again Christian and is currently Chairman of the Board of the Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF) in Kenya. Joseph works at the University of Nairobi where he is involved in research projects in the Department of Clinical and Therapeutic Medicine and previously led clinical teams in public health projects in various non-governmental organizations supporting care in faith-based, public and private health facilities across the country. He is married to the beautiful Judy and together they have two handsome, energetic boys.