Reducing Antimicrobial Resistance: An Introduction
Dr Diane Ashiru-Oredope
This session provides key facts about antimicrobial resistance and describes the important role everyone working in a health and care environment has in tackling it. It also discusses relevant aspects of the antimicrobial prescribing and stewardship competences.
Expanding Access to Point-of-Care Tests Through Primary Care: Comparative Policy in the Global South and Practice Settings.
Mr Opeyemi Ezekiel Akindele
Access to essential diagnostics remains a major barrier to quality healthcare for 85 % of the population in the Global South, where many communities face shortages of laboratory infrastructure and trained personnel. Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) offers a transformative solution by enabling rapid, on-the-spot diagnosis in primary....
The “What” and the “How” of ARNA Rehabilitation Nursing Competencies and Practice Guidelines
Ali New
The ARNA Rehabilitation Nursing Competency Standards for Registered Nurses and Rehabilitation Practice Guideline inform our rehabilitation nursing practice. ln this three-part series, attendees will explore these and how they can be evidenced in everyday rehabilitation nursing practice.
Africa Climate and Health Responder Course
Caradee Wright, KUTANE Waltaji Terfa, Peter Ebongué MBONDJI, Martin Muchangi, Dr. Kamene Kimenye, Dr Adelaide Lusambili, Kadidiatou Kadio, Adama Sana, Kofi Amegah, Azeeza Rangunwala, Desiree LaBeaud, Adugna Woyessa, Dr. Beatrice Ekesa-Onyango, Kiswend
Climate change is a health crisis that is causing escalating negative impacts on the lives and health of global communities, widening health disparities, increasing poverty, and threatening healthcare delivery, necessitating preparedness and comprehensive capacity-building across the health sector. To meet these challenges, curr....
Creating Patient- centric Treatment Plans With Anticoagulation Therapy and Education
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Treatment and management of Anthrax disease
Dr Daniel Kaonga
This lecture covers Anthrax disease, its epidemiology, signs and symptoms as well as protocols of managing and treating the disease.
Contemporary Issues in Tobacco Use and Control
Dr A. A. Adebiyi
The presentation will engender an understanding of the evolving trends in tobacco use and control.
An Overview of Rotator Cuff Disorders
Dr Sarah Swartbooi
Any injury or degenerative condition affecting the rotator cuff. This includes subacromial impingement syndrome and bursitis, rotator cuff tendonitis, partial or full-thickness rotator cuff tears and rotator cuff arthropathy.
Gene Editing Therapies
Ethel Webi
This lecture will uncover different techniques for gene editing and their application in gene editing therapy.
HEPATITIS B (Transmission, Treatment, Lifestyle modifications and Prevention)
Tumaini Bayasabe
HEPATITIS B - New-onset hepatitis B infection that may or may not be icteric or symptomatic. Diagnosis is based on the detection of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and IgM antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc). Recovery is accompanied by clearance of HBsAg with seroconversion to anti-HBs (antibodies to hepatitis....
Building Healthy Cities in the SDGs Era: Why Should We All Care?
Dr. Sebastiana Etzo
By 2050, about 60 percent of the population in the African continent will be urbanised. In Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), rapid urbanisation is giving rise to distinct health trends. Challenges include overcrowding, inadequate sanitation, and limited clean water access, leading to the spread of infectious diseases. Ur....
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) - Key to Establishing Professional Identity
Daniel Apau
This insightful webinar will explore how Continuous Professional Development (CPD) serves as the cornerstone for establishing and solidifying our professional identity and defining who we are and where we are headed in our careers.
Polypharmacy Management
Dr Lorraine Nyakudanga
The prevalence of chronic and lifestyle diseases is on the rise and unfortunately, many patients suffer from more than one at the same time. This is especially true for the elderly whose multiple long-term conditions then have to be managed with multiple medications. Which presents healthcare workers with a new challenge and res....
Understanding and Treating Depression in the Primary Health Care Setting
Dr Theddeus Iheanacho
Lecture will focus on understanding the biopsychosocial model of onset of depression and treatment modalities that can be provided by non-specialist clinicians in a primary healthcare setting.
Megaloblastic Anaemia and an Approach to Macrocytosis
Dr Shinny Alimia
To discuss the aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic approach and management of megaloblastic anaemia from vitamin B12 and folate deficiency. In addition, cover an approach to macrocytosis.
Food Safety-Natural toxins in food
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Food safety is used as a scientific method/discipline describing handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent food-borne illness. The occurrence of two or more cases of a similar illness resulting from the ingestion of a common food is known as a food-borne disease outbreak.
Pharmacogenomics and Medication Therapy
Mr Evans Chirambo
Every human being has unique genes that influence their responses to medications. Pharmacogenomics focuses on tailoring treatments based on these genetic differences, ensuring patients receive the most effective and side-effect-free therapies. This approach, known as precision medicine, represents the future of healthcare. While....
Key approaches to the rational use of drugs: (1) clinical reasoning and (2) evidence-based practice
Dr Tshienda Muana
The irrational use of drugs is a major global problem (WHO)
Recognizing Pulmonary Hypertension
Traci Housten, and Lisa Mahe
0.5 Hours
In the first episode of this three-part content series on pulmonary hypertension, hear from guests Traci Housten, RN, MS, and Lisa Mah er, DNP, ARNP, FNP - BC, and FPCNA. Traci and Lisa discuss the complexity of recognizing pulmonary hypertension from the general cardiology and specialty clinician standpoint and dive into what p....
Reflecting on Well-Being: Focus on the Health of Nurses
Keith Jones
1 Hours
Investing in your well-being is essential for long-term success and patient care. Learn how to foster resilience, balance work and life, and cultivate a sense of community, all while implementing sustainable well-being programs in your practice. Enhance your personal health and professional effectiveness through proven self-care....
Mobilizing Nurses to Reduce Hypertension Burden
Janet Wright
0.75 Hours
This course equips nurses with the tools to address hypertension within diverse populations, focusing on disparities, policies, and community-based solutions. By understanding your pivotal role, you’ll be empowered to lead efforts in reducing hypertension burden and improving patient outcomes.
Control of NCDs in PHC: An Eco-Bio-Psycho-Socio- Spiritual Approach
Dr. Mercy Wanjala
This presentation would aim to cover the multidimensional aspects of managing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in a primary healthcare setting, acknowledging the complexity of factors that influence health outcomes.
How to Get Published in High Impact Journals
Dr John Ford
Join us for this webinar with the co-editor in Chief of Public Health in Practice to hear and discuss what editors look for in research articles and common mistakes. The webinar will give a summary of the publishing process and top tips for success. It’s opened to all, both authors looking to publish their first article and thos....
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Comparing Traditional & Novel Treatments
Heidi Salisbury
0.75 Hours
Learners will be able to define and diagnose Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy including non - obstructive and obstructive, describe the journey of a HCM patient using a case study approach, review traditional treatment, pharmacological and lifestyle modifications, for HCM, and e xplore nov el pharmacological treatment including mecha....
Neonatal Resuscitation Webinar
Mustapha Mahama
Neonatal resuscitation is one of the most critical interventions in saving the lives of newborns globally. Immediately after birth, about 10% of newborns will require support by way of resuscitation to survive and thrive. Delay in initiation and ineffective resuscitation increases the newborn's chances of death and complications....