SESSION 5: Degraded Air Quality
Kofi Amegah, and Azeeza Rangunwala
This session will provide a comprehensive exploration of the pathways through which climate change affects air quality in Africa, including changes to ozone, PM2.5, wildfires, desert dust, and other ambient respiratory irritants. Participants will learn how these pollutants impact populations vulnerable to degraded air quality,....
SESSION 9: National Adaptation Planning & Vulnerability Assessments
Sari Kovats, and John Bosco Isunju
This session focuses on national adaptation planning and vulnerability assessments as essential tools for understanding and addressing the impacts of climate change on health systems and communities and creating robust policy action. Participants will explore how vulnerability assessments are utilized to understand individual, c....
SESSION 10: Health Service Delivery Sustainability and Adaptation
Rudolf Abugnaba-Abanga, James Irlam, and Saloshni Naidoo
This session focuses on applying the concepts of sustainability and adaptation to the healthcare sector and explores practical examples of how healthcare systems can embody both principles, thereby improving health service delivery in changing climate. Through case studies and discussions, participants will gain insights into ho....
Recognising and Managing Fatigue
Margaret Saunders
This session provides a framework for the integrated assessment and management of fatigue in end of life care patients.
Managing Different Types of Pain
Joanna Elverson
This session describes management strategies for different types of pain seen in end-of-life care. It also discusses the psychosocial, spiritual and functional effects contributing to the personal experience, that need to be recognised and addressed.
Non-drug Interventions in Symptom Management
Margaret Kendall
This session outlines a variety of non-drug interventions which may be used in an integrated approach to symptom management and enhance quality of life in end of life care.
Using Syringe Drivers
Margaret Kendall
This session is provides an overview of the use of continuous subcutaneous infusions (CSCI) via a syringe driver in the management of symptoms in palliative and end-of-life care.
Biomedical Waste Management including Pharmaceutical Waste Management
The Empower Group https://www.empowerschoolofhealth.org/
By the end of this course, you will have learnt about the following subjects: Biomedical Waste Management including Pharmaceutical Waste Management.
Ordering and Reporting
The Empower Group https://www.empowerschoolofhealth.org/
By the end of this course, you will have learnt about the following subjects: Ordering and Reporting.
Recording of Consumption
The Empower Group https://www.empowerschoolofhealth.org/
By the end of this course, you will have learnt about the following subjects: Recording of Consumption.
Exploring HER2 Targeting: Transforming Treatment for Metastatic and Locally Advanced HER2+ Cancers
Jaffer A. Ajani, Patrick Forde, Erika P. Hamilton, Douglas S Burgoyne, Donna M Chiefari, Joyce M Knestrick, and Stephanie Joyce
1.00 Hours
The emergence of HER2-targeted antibody-drug conjugates is transforming the management of metastatic HER2+ solid tumors, particularly in breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, gastroesophageal cancer, colorectal, and gynecological cancers. Tune in as experts take a deep dive into the latest evidence and guidelines on trea....
SESSION 1: Basic Climate Change for the Nursing Professional
Teddie M. Potter
This presentation discusses the critical role of nursing professionals in addressing the climate and health crisis. Participants will explore key climate change concepts, including environmental determinants of health, greenhouse gas emissions, and the health sector’s contribution to environmental degradation.
Immigration to the United States: Education & Resources for Registered Nurses
Health Carousel
This educational pathway is designed to guide internationally trained registered nurses through the complex process for immigrating to and working in the United States. From understanding visa options to credential evaluations and licensing requirements, this course provides a step-by-step roadmap from the worldwide leader in i....
Myopia In Children
Dr. Emmanuel Kobia-Acquah, Mr. Steven Mukuye, Primrose Magala
This short course, offered by Eye Health Africa, is tailored for eye care professionals, including optometrists, ophthalmic nurses, and clinical officers. Designed to advance expertise in myopia management, the course equips participants with specialised knowledge and evidence-based strategies to assess, diagnose, and manage myo....
Chronic Asthma
Swapna Mandal
This session will cover the presentation and investigation of chronic asthma in an outpatient setting.
Difficulties of Treating Interstitial Lung Disease
Melissa Heightman
This session looks at interstitial lung disease (ILD), with an emphasis on those types that can present acutely. It identifies treatments with some evidence of benefit.
Managing Pulmonary Embolism in Special Circumstances
David Ward
This session discusses the management of a pulmonary embolism in special circumstances including pregnancy, anaemia, thrombophilia and malignancy.
Stress and Wellness
Miss Yvonne Kiogora
This is a presentation on what stress is, and how it affects the body. It is also supposed to be an interactive and reflective session with the participants
Tuberculosis Diagnostics
Dr Nina von Knorring
Discussion of TB diagnostics at the NHLS Mycobacteriology Laboratory.
Artificial Intelligence and Point of Care Testing for UHC: Prospects for Improving Diagnostic Accuracy and Quality of Primary Care
Opeyemi Akindele
Artificial Intelligence and diagnostic technology
Quality Assurance in Healthcare
Dr. Justus Kamara Anacleth, Vanieth S. Mrashani and Glory L. Tilya
This training emphasizes compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards and enhances knowledge and skills in quality management for better patient outcomes. Through quality management, healthcare professionals will develop a culture of continuous improvement to ensure safe, effective, and patient - centered care.
Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Reporting
Vanieth S. Mrashani
This course provides essential knowledge on the harmful effects of unintentional drug use that leads to adverse outcomes. It covers the ADR reporting process and offers guidance on overcoming adverse drug events.
Human Trafficking: Providing Meaningful Intervention
Debra Holbrook, MSN, RN, SANE A, FNE A/P, DF-AFN, FAAN; and Diana Kovacic, DNP, RN
1.75 Hours
Victims of human trafficking (HT) often encounter health care providers (HCPs) while being trafficked, yet many HCPs lack adequate training regarding the issue. This module will provide an overview of HT, including common forms. Indicators of HT and vulnerabilities associated with HT will be reviewed. Health consequences victims....
Navigating the Neurotrophic Keratitis Treatment Landscape: Integrating Innovation and Individualized Care
Marjan Farid, Francis S Mah, Bruce I Gaynes, Kristi Kay Orbaugh, Brad Boyette
0.50 Hours
Neurotrophic keratitis (NK) is a rare, progressive corneal disorder that can cause partial or complete vision loss and significantly impact quality of life. Traditionally, treatments have focused on symptom management, but with the approval of a targeted therapy and ongoing research into additional treatments, options now exist....
Meningococcal Disease Prevention for Adolescents and Young Adults: An Educational Toolkit for Providers
Gary S Marshall, Ricardo Correa, Kristi Kay Orbaugh, and Gabriela Andonie
1.00 Hours
Meningococcal disease, though rare, is a serious bacterial infection preventable through vaccination during adolescence. Despite this, suboptimal vaccination rates continue to leave older adolescents and young adults vulnerable, particularly among those in boarding schools and college campuses. Download this toolkit to access....