Hypertension in Primary Health Care
Dr. Elijah Rutahaba MBChB MMED and Dr. Emmy Okelo, MBChB MMED PhD FACC
This training is designed for primary health care workers and managers and focuses on the use of a standardized protocol and other clinical management tools, such as patient cards, registers, and reporting templates. Interactive lectures, case studies, and activities drawn on national cardiovascular disease/hypertension guidelin....
Training in Management of Hypertension for Primary Healthcare Workers in Zimbabwe
Dr. Elijah Rutahaba, Dr. Emmy Okelo
This activity will enhance workforce capacity by equipping participants with the skills to effectively diagnose and treat hypertension and strengthen monitoring of patients and hypertension programmes.
Module 1: Equipping Nurses and Midwives Across Africa for Effective Infection Treatment and Control
Melonie A. Owusu
This module aims to equip nurses and midwives with knowledge to identify, manage, and prevent MPOX, focusing on its epidemiology, transmission patterns, and the current context in Africa.
Module 2: Module 2: Mpox Surveillance and Recognition in Diverse Populations
Senoo-Dogbey Vivian Efua
This module provides an in-depth understanding of MPOX, focusing on its clinical presentation, transmission dynamics, and differentiation from other similar infectious diseases. Participants will learn to recognize the clinical manifestations of MPOX across different stages and patient populations, enabling timely diagnosis and....
Module 3: MPOX Management for Nurses and Midwives in Sub-Saharan Africa
Melonie A. Owusu
This module was designed to enhance the ability of healthcare professionals to manage monkeypox outbreaks across Sub Saharan Africa. It focuses on developing evidence-based nursing care, implementing infection prevention and control measures, designing culturally relevant health education materials, and sharing successful region....
Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Nutrition in Ghana: Assessment & Intervention
By the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course will provide health professionals in Ghana with foundational knowledge and skills that will enhance their ability to provide comprehensive nutrition care to infants, children, adolescents, women of reproductive age, and their families. It covers nutritional requirements, malnutrition, nutritional assessments, and key....
Gender and Nutrition in Malawi
By the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Blantyre, Malawi and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course gives health professionals in Malawi a foundational understanding of key gender concepts, such as inequality, equality, equity, and the difference between sex and gender. It explores how gender roles and cultural norms affect nutrition outcomes, leading to gender-specific challenges. Participants will learn to apply....
Hospital-Acquired Malnutrition in Children and Adolescents in Ghana
The Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course is for health professionals in Ghana to learn about hospital-acquired malnutrition in children and adolescents, focusing on early recognition, assessment, and evidence-based interventions. Participants will learn to use screening tools, calculate nutritional needs, apply care strategies, and enhance interprofessional....
Specialised Paediatric Nutrition Care in Pakistan
Institute of Global Health and Development, Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course helps health professionals in Pakistani learn how to address the unique nutritional needs of children and adolescents with disabilities, those living with HIV, and small and vulnerable infants. It emphasizes tailored, family-centered nutrition care, the impact of stigma on health, and practical strategies for assessm....
Hospital-Acquired Malnutrition in Children and Adolescents in Malawi
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Blantyre, Malawi and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course is for health professionals in Malawi to learn about hospital-acquired malnutrition in children and adolescents, focusing on early recognition, assessment, and evidence-based interventions. Participants will learn to use screening tools, calculate nutritional needs, apply care strategies, and enhance interprofession....
Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Nutrition in Malawi: Assessment & Intervention
By the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Blantyre, Malawi and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course will provide health professionals in Malawi with foundational knowledge and skills that will enhance their ability to provide comprehensive nutrition care to infants, children, adolescents, women of reproductive age, and their families. It covers nutritional requirements, malnutrition, nutritional assessments, and ke....
Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Nutrition in Pakistan: Assessment & Intervention
By the Institute of Global Health and Development, Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course will provide health professionals in Pakistan with foundational knowledge and skills that will enhance their ability to provide comprehensive nutrition care to infants, children, adolescents, women of reproductive age, and their families. It covers nutritional requirements, malnutrition, nutritional assessments, and....
Management of Nutritional Disorders in Paediatrics in Pakistan
The Institute of Global Health and Development, Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course provides health care professionals in Pakistan with a comprehensive overview of the prevention, screening, referral, and management of malnutrition in young children. It focuses on infants under six months at risk of poor growth and development, as well as children under five with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) or....
Nutrition Across the Life Course in Pakistan: Priorities in Children, Adolescents, and WRA
By the Institute of Global Health and Development, Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course provides health professionals in Pakistan with a thorough understanding of nutrition for infants, children, and adolescents, emphasising its impact on long-term health. It covers key influences on adolescent health and teaches the HEEADSSS psychosocial interview to explore these factors. The course also highlights nu....
Gender and Nutrition in Pakistan
By the Institute of Global Health and Development, Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course gives health professionals in Pakistan a foundational understanding of key gender concepts, such as inequality, equality, equity, and the difference between sex and gender. It explores how gender roles and cultural norms affect nutrition outcomes, leading to gender-specific challenges. Participants will learn to appl....
Gender and Nutrition in Ghana
By the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course gives health professionals in Ghana a foundational understanding of key gender concepts, such as inequality, equality, equity, and the difference between sex and gender. It explores how gender roles and cultural norms affect nutrition outcomes, leading to gender-specific challenges. Participants will learn to apply g....
Hospital-Acquired Malnutrition in Children and Adolescents in Pakistan
The Institute of Global Health and Development, Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course is for health professionals in Pakistan to learn about hospital-acquired malnutrition in children and adolescents, focusing on early recognition, assessment, and evidence-based interventions. Participants will learn to use screening tools, calculate nutritional needs, apply care strategies, and enhance interprofessi....
Management of Nutritional Disorders in Paediatrics in Malawi
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Blantyre, Malawi and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course provides health care professionals in Malawi with a comprehensive overview of the prevention, screening, referral, and management of malnutrition in young children. It focuses on infants under six months at risk of poor growth and development, as well as children under five with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) or s....
Intersection of Nutrition with WASH and Climate Change in Malawi
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Blantyre, Malawi and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course, designed for health professionals in Malawi, examines the crucial connection between Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and nutrition. Participants will gain practical skills in promoting key WASH behaviours, including food hygiene, water safety, and sanitation. The course also explores the impact of climate chan....
Management of Nutritional Disorders in Paediatrics in Ghana
The Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course provides health care professionals in Ghana with a comprehensive overview of the prevention, screening, referral, and management of malnutrition in young children. It focuses on infants under six months at risk of poor growth and development, as well as children under five with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) or se....
Specialised Paediatric Nutrition Care in Ghana
The Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course helps health professionals in Ghana learn how to address the unique nutritional needs of children and adolescents with disabilities, those living with HIV, and small and vulnerable infants. It emphasizes tailored, family-centered nutrition care, the impact of stigma on health, and practical strategies for assessment....
Specialised Paediatric Nutrition Care in Malawi
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Blantyre, Malawi and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course helps health professionals in Malawi learn how to address the unique nutritional needs of children and adolescents with disabilities, those living with HIV, and small and vulnerable infants. It emphasizes tailored, family-centered nutrition care, the impact of stigma on health, and practical strategies for assessment....
Intersection of Nutrition with WASH and Climate Change in Pakistan
The Institute of Global Health and Development, Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course, designed for health professionals in Pakistan, examines the crucial connection between Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and nutrition. Participants will gain practical skills in promoting key WASH behaviours, including food hygiene, water safety, and sanitation. The course also explores the impact of climate ch....
Intersection of Nutrition with WASH and Climate Change in Ghana
The Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course, designed for health professionals in Ghana, examines the crucial connection between Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and nutrition. Participants will gain practical skills in promoting key WASH behaviours, including food hygiene, water safety, and sanitation. The course also explores the impact of climate chang....
Nutrition Across the Life Course in Malawi: Priorities in Children, Adolescents, and WRA
By the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Blantyre, Malawi and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course provides health professionals in Malawi with a thorough understanding of nutrition for infants, children, and adolescents, emphasising its impact on long-term health. It covers key influences on adolescent health and teaches the HEEADSSS psychosocial interview to explore these factors. The course also highlights nutr....