Integrating Primary Care and Rehabilitation for Bone and Joint Health in Africa: the case of osteoporosis and psoriatic arthritis
Dr Hussein El Kout
This webinar explores the critical intersection of primary health care, rehabilitation, and policy in addressing the growing burden of osteoporosis and psoriatic arthritis in Africa. These chronic musculoskeletal conditions often remain underdiagnosed and undertreated, particularly in resource-constrained primary care settings.....
Breaking the Silence. Episode 1: Empowering Local Voices: Strengthening Community-Based Mental Health Initiatives in Africa
Dr. Akwasi Duah, D. Brenda Owusu, Mr Francis Yeboah, Mrs, Katrina Binutu, Osei Boateng
Breaking the Silence: Advancing Mental Health Awareness in Africa through Global Partnerships, Media, and Community Action Episode 1: Empowering Local Voices: Strengthening Community-Based Mental Health Initiatives in Africa Mental health remains one of the most neglected public health issues across Africa. It is often silence....
HIV Prevention and Social Determinants of Health: Lessons from Research and Practice
Dr. Gloria Aidoo-Frimpong
This webinar will explore how social determinants, including stigma, cultural norms, migration, and healthcare access, shape HIV prevention in Ghana and globally. Drawing from fieldwork and community partnerships, Dr. Aidoo-Frimpong will highlight barriers and facilitators to uptake PrEP, HIV self-testing, and emerging long-acti....
Treatment of Tuberculosis in Primary Health Care
Dr David Matthew
Tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy disease constitute major public health problems In Africa. In addition, the social stigma associated with these diseases further compounds the problem. To combat these challenges, The Global Tuberculosis control programme has a working road map centered on demand creation, provision of early access....
WEBINAR: Jumpstart Your Thought Leadership on LinkedIn
Ms Sydnee Logan
This session will jumpstart — or elevate — how you use LinkedIn to maximize your impact at G-DNA and beyond. Designed for nurses, researchers, and public health professionals, it focuses on building a credible, consistent online presence while balancing real-world demands. You’ll learn how to show up on LinkedIn in ways that....
Health systems and Tobacco cessation: Scaling up interventions for impact
Dr. Leon Ogoti
Discussing how healthcare workers and public health advocates can champion for the introduction of tobacco cessation and allied services from the primary healthcare level and why this is necessary.
STRIDE BP - HBPM
STRIDE BP
Identify different phenotypes of hypertension based on office and home BP measurements Guide the patient on how to correctly measure BP at home
Looking after your Wellbeing at work and at Home
Ibemina Cookey
This Course is about looking after your wellbeing at work and at home.
The Routine Care of 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.
Gain skills to manage and assess a healthy newborn at delivery, provide routine care, and advise mothers on infant care, including the use of the road-to-health booklet.
Feeding Sick or High-risk 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.
Understand how to meet infant fluid needs, administer maintenance IV fluids, and feed both preterm and sick infants, including those who vomit feeds.
Glucose Control and Hypoglycaemia
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.
Learn about glucose metabolism in infants, including identifying and managing hypo- and hyperglycaemia, and preventing issues in at-risk newborns.
Temperature Control and Hypothermia
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 explores thermoregulation in infants, covering causes, risks, and treatment of hypothermia and pyrexia, and techniques to keep infants warm.
Module 5: Keeping the Newborn Warm
It was developed by the KZN Dept of Health MCWH component. Project lead: Ruth Davidge (Diploma in General nursing (community and psychiatry) and midwifery, Certificate in Neonatal Intensive Care)
This module explains why newborns are especially vulnerable to heat loss and provides guidance on how to prevent hypothermia using effective, low-cost techniques. It highlights essential thermal care practices from delivery through discharge, including skin-to-skin contact and appropriate environmental conditions.
Lower Respiratory Tract Conditions
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 identify signs of breathing difficulty, diagnose lower respiratory conditions, and manage them using a syndromic approach to cough and respiratory distress.
Skin Conditions
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 diagnose and treat skin rashes and infections caused by parasites, irritation, allergies, or acne, and manage common dermatological presentations in children.
Family Planning After 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.
Family Planning and Postpartum Contraception: Learners will explore the broader context of family planning, including counseling, contraceptive options, and health benefits. The course provides guidance on postpartum contraception and the safe, informed use of various methods.
The Puerperium
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.
Managing the Puerperium: This course focuses on the physical and emotional changes following childbirth. Learners will manage routine postnatal care, identify signs of complications, and provide support during the 6-week check-up, including guidance on maternal self-monitoring.
Jaundice, Anaemia and Polycythaemia
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.
Understand causes and treatment of jaundice, hyperbilirubinaemia, anaemia, and polycythaemia, including bilirubin metabolism and haemolytic disease.
Infection
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.
Explore prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neonatal infections, including chorioamnionitis, congenital syphilis, HIV, and common minor and major infections.
Congenital Disorders
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.
Learn to identify major congenital disorders, provide emergency treatment, decide when to refer for specialist care, and support parents emotionally.
The Role of Pharmacists in Toxicology and Hospital Practice
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.
Diarrhoea
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 chapter teaches how to diagnose and treat diarrhoea and dehydration, understand its dangers and causes, and apply strategies for prevention and grading severity.
Combined Hormonal Contraception (CHC) Methods
Fiona Baldwin
This session looks at the use of combined hormonal contraception (CHC) methods containing estrogen and progestogen. It gives an overview of the advantages, disadvantages and possible side-effects, as well as how to counsel individuals wishing to commence or continue using CHC.
Diagnosing Chlamydia
Rita Browne, Rachel Pitt-Kendall, Caroline Carder
This session explains how to diagnose chlamydia. It describes what samples to take and their storage and transport. It explains diagnostic tests, how to perform them, their sensitivity and specificity and their potential advantages or disadvantages. The timescales between exposure and tests becoming positive and between treatmen....
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Pelvis - Session 1
Joanne Hargreaves
This session will look at injuries related to the pelvis. It will focus on identifying anatomy demonstrated on both diagrams and radiographs, and offer examples of radiographic technique. Mechanisms of injury will be discussed to develop a knowledge base in clinical presentations. Common fractures, pathologies and normal variant....