Online Communities of Practice (CoPs) for Global Health
Jarret Cassiniti, CCP and Soma Ghoshal, NetHope/HC3
Global Health eLearning Center Online communities of practice (CoPs) have become increasingly popular within the global health and development sectors as vehicles for capturing knowledge to ensure public health preparedness, managing information more effectively, enabling global health professionals to work collaboratively in a....
Leveraging investments in Ebola preparedness for COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa
Rodgers Ayebare,Peter Waitt,Stephen Okello,Mubaraka Kayiira,Maureen Atim Ajok,Irene Nakatudde,Nahid Bhadelia,Mohammed Lamorde
A novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) rapidly emerged in China and has spread internationally. On Jan 30, 2020, it was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO) after exceeding 10,000 cases and 200 deaths, with 18 countries reporting cases. The declaration was in part j....
Pre-school aged children are exposed to Schistosoma through Lake Kivu in Rwanda
Nadine Rujeni,Alex Mazimpaka,Musafiri Tumusiime,Elias Nyandwi,Gad Rutayisire,Pascal Kayiranga,Irenee Umulisa,Eugene Ruberanziza,Faith Osier,Francisca Mutapi
Schistosomiasis is a debilitating illness, due to. Schistosomiasis control programs have long been focusing on school children, overlooking younger pre-school-aged children (PSAC). However, in the last two decades, several studies have highlighted the important burden of the disease among PSAC in a number of countries in sub-Sah....
Patient loyalty to HIV care in an HIV facility in Eldoret, Kenya: A mediated mediation
Felishana Cherop,Michael Korir,Vincent Bagire,Juddy Wachira
Patient loyalty is a behavioral impulse that makes a customer engage with and repeatedly purchase a particular good or service for a long time, despite situational influences having the potential to cause customer switching behavior (. Most studies that have discussed the importance of healthcare system leadership (. Studies on....
Counselling and knowledge on iron and folic acid supplementation (IFAS) among pregnant women in Kiambu County, Kenya: a cross-sectional study
Mary Kamau,Samuel Kimani,Waithira Mirie
Nutritional status during conception and pregnancy is a predictor of maternal and infant outcomes. Anaemia in pregnancy is a leading cause of global burden of disease. Iron and folic acid supplementation (IFAS) is one of the most affordable and effective global intervention strategy for control of anaemia in pregnancy with resul....
In vitro inhibitory effects of commercial antiseptics and disinfectants on foodborne and environmental bacterial strains
Abiola Isawumi,Jacob K. Donkor,Lydia Mosi
Disinfectants and antiseptics provide a level of protection against infectious bacteria. Asides the regular use at hospitals as possible intervention against the spread of nosocomial pathogens, they also serve personal hygienic purposes and reduce bacterial loads on kitchen utensils and other home appliances, restaurants and for....
PEARLS IN EXTERNAL EYE DISEASES
Dr Tina Khanam
Eye Health Africa https://eyehealthafrica.org/ This course describes pearls in external eye diseases
CATARACT
OCO MUKUYE STEVEN
Cataract is the second leading cause of blindness in the world following uncorrected refractive errors It is estimated that globally there are approximately 100 millions eyes with cataract causing a visual acuity less than 6/60,and this figure is likely to be 3-4times more for cataract causing an acuity of less than 6/18.....
Evaluation of patient satisfaction and shade matching of Vita Suprinity versus lithium disilicate (E-max) ceramic crowns in the esthetic zone: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Sameh Abou-Steit,Jylan ElGuindy,Amina Zaki
In dentistry, accurate and predictable shade matching between natural teeth and restorative materials represents a challenge for clinicians and laboratory technicians. For decades, visual shade matching was most commonly used for the shade selection in the dental clinics as it is easy and does not require expensive equipment. Ho....
Case Report: Single visit photo-activated disinfection in regenerative endodontics
Al-Shaimaa Abdel Hafiz Abdel Rahim,Fatma Abdelgawad,Ahmed M. Abd Alsamed,Dalia Mohamed Moheb,Norhan Abdel Wahab El-Dokky
The term regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) has been widely endorsed. This term describes all procedures that aim to achieve organized repair of the dental pulp. Antibiotics appear to be suitable intra-canal medication. Triple antibiotic paste (TAP) consisting of metronidazole, ciprofloxacin and minocycline is considered....
The effect of triple antibiotic paste as an intracanal medication with an anti-inflammatory drug on post-operative pain of asymptomatic uniradicular necrotic teeth: a double blind randomized clinical trial
Mohamed Omaia,Maged Negm,Yousra Nashaat,Nehal Nabil,Amal Othman
The severity and incidence of post-operative pain are usually associated with specific dental treatments; the highest of which is root canal therapy. Post-operative pain is a common finding after endodontic treatment, its incidence ranges from 3% to 58%. It may be due to microbial, mechanical or chemical injury to the periapical....
Nettoyage du matériel de réanimation dans un autoclave
GHM
Cleaning Resuscitation Equipment with an Autoclave - Nettoyage du matériel de réanimation dans un autoclave
Nettoyage du matériel de réanimation en le faisant bouillir
GHM
Cleaning Resuscitation Equipment with Boiling - Nettoyage du matériel de réanimation en le faisant bouillir
Aider les bébé à respirer avec un mannequin
GHM
Helping Babies Breathe with a Training Doll - Aider les bébé à respirer avec un mannequin
Film de formation au traitement de la fistule à destination des infirmières
Medical Aid Films
Film de formation au traitement de la fistule à destination des infirmières
Reconnaître les signaux d’alerte durant la grossesse
Medical Aid Films
Reconnaître les signaux d’alerte durant la grossesse
ICM Respect Toolkit
Ann Yates, Jude Cottrell, Dr Stephanie Heys, Dr Anna Byrom, Sheena Byrom, Prof. Soo Downe
The International Confederation of Midwives At a time in a woman’s life when she is the most vulnerable, she is in the hands of those who are meant to protect and provide her with safety and care. As midwives, we need to reflect on the voices of women who have unequivocally told us that what they want is respectful care. Plea....
Postnatal Care and Debriefing
Amy Wood, MD
Preparation and planning when resuscitation is anticipated. Discussion of specific considerations related to infant / mother Gathering of any diease-specific equipment
Clinical Management of Malaria in Rwanda
Mr.NTIRENGANYA Sylvestre,RN,BScN,PGCTLHE,MScN and Dr. Madeleine Mukeshimana,RMHN,MScN,PhD
The aim of this course is to assist the learner(s) to acquire knowledge and skills needed to provide care to individual of different ages who are affected by Malaria.This course will help the learner(s) to understand and manage all clinical category of malaria and associated complications. The nurse will use these skills for pre....
Association between choice of cooking fuel and peak expiratory flow rate among rural women in the Niger Delta, Nigeria
Sandra N. Ofori,Omosivie Maduka
According to the World Health Organisation, around 3 billion people around the world use kerosene, biomass (wood, animal dung and crop waste) and coal as domestic fuels. Their incomplete combustion produces harmful pollutants. These pollutants have adverse effects on both human health and the climate. The use of biomass fuel is....
COVID-19 and food security in Africa: Building more resilient food systems
Helena Shilomboleni
Various actors point to threats of a looming global food crisis. In Kenya, for instance, a country-wide curfew (7 PM-5 AM) and movement ban in and out of four counties, including Nairobi, have seen smallholder farmers who produce over 70% of the food consumed in the country face high transportation fees to deliver their produce....
How to resuscitate a newborn baby
Team of specialists
Medical Aid Films This film shows how to deliver and care for a newborn baby and how to resuscitate a newborn that is not breathing using a bag and mask. This film is for use in health worker training
COVID-19: an introduction
Team of specialists
Medical Aid Films This film provides an introduction to COVID-19 for community-based health workers and local communities. Made in partnership with the COVID-19 Digital Classroom.