WEBINAR: Renewed Focus on Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases
Purity Wambui
Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a group of conditions that primarily affect the skin, often leading to chronic health issues, stigma, and economic hardship. Recent global attention on skin NTDs stems from their visible impact, contribution to poverty cycles, and their inclusion in the WHO’s 2030 NTD Roadmap. The e....
Early Detection and Appropriate Referral for Rare Diseases: A Framework for Limited Resource Settings
Dr Mercy Wanjala
This webinar will explore the complexities of early detection and appropriate referral for rare diseases in limited-resource settings. Participants will gain insights into key challenges, including limited awareness, diagnostic constraints, and socio-cultural factors. The session will highlight practical strategies such as enhan....
WEBINAR: Mpox Disease
Dr. Daniel Kaonga
In July, 2022 WHO declared mpox outbreak a public health emergency. Recently, there have been rise in mpox cases in Malawi and globally. This webinar aims at uncovering aspects related to spread of this disease as well as on how to contain it.
The Multidisciplinary Approach to Diabetes Management: Building Effective Team-Based Care
Ms Venus Mushininga, BPharm, MBA, MPH
This webinar explores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing diabetes. It highlights how collaborative care involving the patient, physicians, pharmacists, nurses, dietitians, psychologists and other health professionals can improve patient outcomes, adherence, and quality of life. Practical strategies for im....
WEBINAR: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Katrina Johnson MSN/ED, RN, C-EFM, RNC-OB
This webinar explores hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting that can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and maternal complications. Participants will learn to recognize key symptoms, assess severity, and apply evidence-based treatment strategies including fluid management, nutrit....
Role of Primary Health Workers in Cervical cancer Elimination
Dr Valerian Mwenda; MBChB, M.Sc., PhD
This webinar will explore the concept and rationale behind cervical cancer elimination, addressing both the challenges and opportunities in our region. We will also discuss the essential role Primary Health Care Workers (PHCWs) play in driving efforts to prevent and reduce the impact of this disease.
Neurological Causes of Abnormal Eye Movements
Steve Madill
In this session, we will discuss the concept of neurological impairment of complex eye movement including core examination techniques allowing localisation of lesions. Symptoms and examination findings specific for individual conditions will be covered in the appropriate sections.
WEBINAR: The Multidisciplinary Approach to Diabetes Management: Building Effective Team-Based Care
Ms Venus Mushininga, BPharm, MBA, MPH
This webinar explores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing diabetes. It highlights how collaborative care involving the patient, physicians, pharmacists, nurses, dietitians, psychologists and other health professionals can improve patient outcomes, adherence, and quality of life. Practical strategies for im....
Optic Neuritis
Carmel Noonan
This session covers how to recognise, investigate and manage optic neuritis and its relationship to other diseases.
The Role of Pharmacists in Toxicology and Hospital Practice
Dr Eric Hammond
This webinar aims at strengthening pharmacists’ competencies in clinical, hospital and public health settings. The session will focus on the expanding role of pharmacists in the prevention, identification, and management of poisoning cases, as well as their contribution to patient safety and multidisciplinary hospital care.
Maternal Sepsis and Amniotic Fluid Embolus: Recognition and Treatment
Katrina Johnson MSN/ED, RN, C-EFM, RNC-OB
This webinar focuses on two critical obstetric emergencies: maternal sepsis and amniotic fluid embolus (AFE). It aims to enhance healthcare professionals' understanding of these life-threatening conditions by exploring their pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical presentations. Attendees will learn to identify early warning....
Managing Crisis: Navigating Preeclampsia and Malignant Hyperthermia
Myoshi Lee, MSA -HCM, RNC -OB, C-EFM
Two topics will be discussed. 1-Preeclampsia is very prevalent in the perinatal population and is a life threatening condition. Nurses will learn how to identify and provide treatment to save lives. 2-Malignant Hyperthermia is a rare but deadly condition that is important for nurses to learn about. They will learn how to scree....
From Question to Search: A Friendly Walkthrough of the Literature Search Process for A Scoping Review
Dr Wahyuni Lamma( MD,PhD)
This session provides a simple and practical introduction to literature searching for scoping reviews, designed especially for healthcare professionals. Participants will learn how to develop a search strategy, select appropriate databases, and organize search results effectively. No prior experience in research is required—this....
Seeing the Unseen: Advancing Nursing Practice in the Recognition and Management of Headache Disorders
Susie Lagrata
This webinar will equip participants with practical knowledge to recognise and assess the most common headache disorders seen in primary care, including key clinical features and red flags that support timely, accurate diagnosis. Attendees will explore evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological management strategies....
Future of Nursing: Innovating transition into Practice
Hiyam Nadel MBA, RN
Emphasizing on the need for frontline nurses to innovate while creating an impactful solutions tailored to everyday challenges
Feeding Normal Infants
Dr D H Greenfield, Prof G Theron, Prof H de Groot, Ms H Louw, Dr N Rhoda, Ms M Petersen, Prof P Henning, Prof C Pieper, Dr A Horn, Dr M Hann.
This unit teaches the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, how to support and manage common issues with breastfeeding, and how to safely formula feed when needed.
Respiratory Distress and Apnoea
Dr D H Greenfield, Prof G Theron, Prof H de Groot, Ms H Louw, Dr N Rhoda, Ms M Petersen, Prof P Henning, Prof C Pieper, Dr A Horn, Dr M Hann.
This unit helps diagnose and manage respiratory distress and apnoea in infants, including prevention and identification of underlying causes.
Childhood Mortality
David Woods, Prof Andrew Argent, Dr Gerry Boon, Dr Louise Cooke, Prof Mark Cotton, Ms Fawzia Desai, Prof Peter Donald, Prof Angela Dramowski, Dr Teresa Edwards, Prof Brian Eley, Dr Mary Hann, Prof John Ireland, Prof Prakash Jeena, Dr Pieter Jooste, Prof M
Learn to calculate and analyse under-5 mortality rates, conduct mortality reviews, and identify common causes and modifiable factors to improve child health outcomes.
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Prof G Theron, Prof H van C de Groot, Dr D Greenfield, Prof D Woods, Ms H Louw, Ms M Petersen, Dr N Rhoda, Prof GS Gebhardt, Prof DR Hall, Dr HA Swart, Dr CA Cluver.
Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy: This course focuses on the classification, diagnosis, and management of hypertension during pregnancy, including pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. Learners will identify at-risk patients, recognize complications, and apply both routine and emergency treatment strategies to ensure maternal and feta....
Parasites
David Woods, Prof Andrew Argent, Dr Gerry Boon, Dr Louise Cooke, Prof Mark Cotton, Ms Fawzia Desai, Prof Peter Donald, Prof Angela Dramowski, Dr Teresa Edwards, Prof Brian Eley, Dr Mary Hann, Prof John Ireland, Prof Prakash Jeena, Dr Pieter Jooste, Prof M
This unit covers diagnosis and treatment of common parasitic infections in children, including worms, giardiasis, amoebiasis, bilharzia, and malaria.
Barrier Contraceptives
Andrew Motherwell
This session will discuss barrier methods of contraception, including their efficacy, advantages and disadvantages. It also explores how to undertake a consultation with an individual considering barrier methods of contraception, including counselling, information-giving and practical aspects.
Subdermal Implant (SDI)
Dr Nazia Hussain
The session will outline the advantages and disadvantages of subdermal implants (SDIs) and detail the possible side-effects and the management of these. The contraindications for an SDI will also be discussed.
Contraceptive Needs of Women Following Pregnancy
Dr Michelle Cooper
This session will review the importance of contraception after childbirth and its role in preventing unintended and closely-spaced pregnancies. It will discuss how and when contraception can be initiated during the postpartum period and offer guidance about the use of each commonly available method at this time.
Unintended pregnancy and abortion
Dr Michelle Cooper and Dr Deepthi Lavu
This session discusses unintended pregnancy, how to conduct a consultation with women seeking abortion or those who are undecided. It also gives a synopsis of abortion procedures and referral pathways for obtaining an abortion. It gives a brief overview of the legislative framework for conducting abortions legally in the UK unde....
Managing the Side-effects and Complications of Intrauterine Devices
Anita Maini
This session outlines the side-effects and complications of intrauterine device (IUD) and intrauterine system (IUS) use. It discusses both immediate side-effects on insertion and problems that arise with long-term use. It also outlines the management plan when a complication arises.