Category Archives: CPD

CPD Webinar: Hepatitis B- Transmission, Treatment, Lifestyle Modifications and Prevention (27 July)

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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 the clearance of HBsAg with seroconversion to anti-HBs (antibodies to hepatitis B surface antigen), usually within 3 – 6 months.

Webinar title: Hepatitis B (Transmission, Treatment, Lifestyle Modifications and Prevention)

Speaker: Tumaine Bayasabe – Registered Nurse (RN)

I am a Tanzanian, a 31 years old male, who graduated from Kolandoto College of health science with a Diploma in Nursing and Midwife in 2017. I have the honor and passion to submit my Biography, as explained above. I am certainly sure that, with the knowledge I have obtained through Education and Several Experiences from my work Practices in different hospitals and other Training. Now am working at Temeke RRH, and also worked at MIRAKOLO HOSPITAL found at Dar es Salaam as NURSE IN-CHRGE (PATRON) From 31st, May 2019 till September 2022. I am very good at GASTROENTEROLOGY CARE especially Endoscopy Unit care, ECG tests, midwifery cases, Reproductive Child Health (RCH) services, PMTCT HIV and TB, counseling sessions medical /surgical Emergency Care, care to patients, families, and community as a whole, something which has helped me to work as a part of any specific team. I have been awarded different Academics and Leaderships Certificates. Also, I am well-trained in managing patients with, COVID-19, Ebola, and Hepatitis B (Prevention, treatment, and lifestyle habits), Neurosurgery, and Neuro-Oncology.

Objectives:

To raise awareness on how to prevent HBV.
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease.
Increase uptake and completion of hepatitis B vaccination among communities living with high Risk of getting Hepatitis B.
The virus is most commonly transmitted from mother to child during birth and delivery, as well as through contact with blood or other body
fluids during sex with an infected partner, unsafe injections, or exposures to sharp instruments.


Date: Thursday, 27th of July 2023

Time: 3 pm Central Africa Time (CAT)

Duration: 1 hour

CPD Points: 1

REGISTER HERE: https://wcea.education/portfolio-item/hepatitis-b/

No Tobacco: Addiction and Advocacy | CPD 18 May

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Tobacco kills up to half of its users. a plant with leaves that have high levels of the addictive chemical nicotine. After harvesting, tobacco leaves are cured, aged, and processed. In various ways. the resulting products may be smoked (in cigarettes, cigars, and pipes), applied to the gums (as dipping and chewing tobacco), or inhaled (as snuff).

Tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year. More than 7 million of those deaths are the result of direct tobacco use while around 1.2 million are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke. Keep the key to life in your hands, don’t give it to tobacco. Continued tobacco use corresponds to poorer addiction treatment outcomes, including a higher likelihood of relapse to substance use. The integration of tobacco-related services into addiction treatment can improve treatment outcomes, promote recovery, and reduce the well-established harms of ongoing tobacco use, including tobacco-related death and disease. Eliminate tobacco from your life before it kills you.

Webinar Title: No Tobacco: Addiction and Advocacy

Speaker: Miss Abena Otchere-Darko (BSC’ MGHIG’ CPMC’ MWAIMM’ PD. CIIA’ PD.CSM)

“I have taken inspiration from nature and feel one can achieve anything if one pursues it with diligence and perseverance and I have set my heart on attaining to do. This will equip me well in the art of assessing and cultivating human relationships, which is a necessity in any type of workplace and a discerning community as a whole, and having an opportunity to be part of this organization will be a value-added to my educational interests, involvement in a sorority and volunteer activities demonstrate attributes that make me a valuable employee in career practices. included in my list of talents leadership skills, reliability and work ethics in all roles and volunteer activities. Community involvement in volunteer programs such as community challenge and professional development programs in applied sciences and other resourced-based areas in education and early career practice, health, population surveys and census.”

OBJECTIVES:

  • Identify personal and socio-cultural beliefs, attitudes, values, and behaviours regarding tobacco and other drug use, as well as strategies for prevention through a visual display project on a specific drug-related topic or theme.
  • Identify and access community resources that deal with drug education (prevention, use, misuse, abuse, and public education) and incorporate this information into a visual display project.
  • Build teamwork skills that encourage collaborative work on a drug-related visual display, oral presentation, and written report.

Date: Thursday, 18th of May 2023

Time: 3 pm Central Africa Time (CAT)

Duration: 1 hour

CPD Points: 1

Register here: https://wcea.education/portfolio-item/no-tobacco-addiction-and-advocacy/

CPD: Stress and Wellness

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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.

Webinar Title: Stress and Wellness

Objectives:

Understand stand stress
How to note stress
How to self-manage a stressful situation
When to seek care
Speaker: Miss Yvonne Kiogora

“My name is Yvonne Nkatha Kiogora. A practising Clinical Officer in Nairobi- Kenya. I have over 10 years in clinical practice. I have an expansive experience in both the public and private health sectors in different capacities. I am also trained in public health. Currently winding up my specialization in Mental health and Psychiatry. I am also pursuing a master’s in public health. I have a great love for mental health and wellbeing. I have been involved in community awareness of mental health through online media and also physically.”

Date: Thursday, 6th of April 2023

Time: 3 pm Central Africa Time (CAT)

Duration: 1 hour

CPD Points: 1

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Neurologic and neurodevelopmental manifestations of paediatric HIV infection

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Many children in Africa fail to reach their full developmental potential. HIV infection and HIV exposure pose additional risks for young children which can manifest as neurological abnormalities and neurodevelopmental delay. The lecture explores risks and protective factors and the benefits of holistic care.

Webinar Title: Neurologic and neurodevelopmental manifestations of paediatric HIV infection

Objectives:

To describe the scope of the problem and how HIV impacts the development
HIV, ART and their effects on neurodevelopment
Neurodevelopment of HIV-exposed uninfected children
Speaker: Dr Renate Strehlau

Dr Strehlau began her career in clinical research investigating the prevention of HIV transmission from mother to infant, as well as optimal and novel drug treatment options for children and adolescents living with HIV. She holds a Masters degree and PhD in the field of early childhood development and maximizing the developmental potential of children affected by and infected with HIV. Dr Strehlau currently heads the VIDA Nkanyezi Unit in Johannesburg, South Africa which investigates infectious diseases in pregnant women and children. She is an active clinician and maintains a busy teaching portfolio.

Date: Thursday, 23rd of March 2023

Time: 4 pm Central Africa Time (CAT)

Duration: 1 hour

CPD Points: 1

Register

Diabète Sucré | CPD Meeting 17 Nov

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Prise en charge du diabète sucré (les formes les plus rencontrées) de la définition, physiopathologie jusqu’au traitement. Le webinaire se déroulera en français.

Webinar Title: Diabète Sucré

Objectives:

Retenir les symptômes du diabète sucrée
Connaitre les complications
Savoir prendre en charge avant de référer au spécialiste


Speaker: Dr Takam Mafoche Ruth Daniele

Formation de médecin généraliste obtenu à l’Université des Montagnes au Cameroun en 2012, diplôme de spécialité obtenu à l’université Félix Houphouët Boigny en Côte d’Ivoire en 2021, diplôme universitaire sur le pied diabétique obtenu à l’université Sorbonne en France en 2022.

Facilitator: Jamie Colloty

Date: Thursday, 17th of November 2022

Time: 15:00 Central Africa Time (GMT+2 / CAT)

Duration: 1 hour

CPD Points: 1

Register here: https://wcea.education/portfolio-item/diabete-sucree/

Les infections néonatales bactériennes | CPD Meeting 10 Nov

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Véritable problème de santé publique dans les pays en voie de développement. Prise en charge non homologuée, et prévention moins couteuse que le traitement.

Webinar Title: Les infections néonatales bactériennes

Objectives:
Définir infections néonatales
Démarche diagnostique d’une infection néonatale bactérienne
Prendre en charge et prévenir les infections néonatales bactériennes
Speaker: Marguerite Edongue Hika

Passionnée par la médecine de l’enfant, compte se spécialiser en endocrinologie et médecine de l’adolescent.

Facilitator: Elie Badjo

Date: Thursday, 10th of November 2022

Time: 15:00 Central Africa Time (GMT+2 / CAT)

Duration: 1 hour

CPD Points: 1

Register here: https://wcea.education/portfolio-item/les-infections-neonatales-bacteriennes/

Antiretroviral Treatment Failure | CPD Webinar November 3

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Join our next webinar, hosted & sponsored by the African Forum for Primary Health Care & WONCA Africa. The presentation is about the approach to ATF – Antiretroviral Treatment Failure. The webinar will be held in English.

Webinar Title: “Antiretroviral Treatment Failure”

Objectives:
1. Assessing Adherence
2. Facilitating Adherence
3. 2nd and 3rd Line Regimens
4. Resistance Testing

Speaker: Dr Melanie Collins – General practitioner at Good Life Clinic in Johannesburg, South Africa. Focused predominantly on HIV prevention, diagnosis, and management, as well as Mental Health.

Moderator: Prof Shabir Moosa

Date: Thursday, 3rd of November 2022 [Add to Calendar]

Time: 15:00 Central Africa Time (GMT+2 / CAT)

Duration: 1 hour

CPD Points: 1

Register here: https://wcea.education/portfolio-item/antiretroviral-treatment-failure/

Webinar October 27 | Capacity development and team building strategies for organizational growth: a practice-based approach in the context of PHC

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Join our next webinar, hosted & sponsored by the African Forum for Primary Health Care & WONCA Africa.

Webinar Title: “Capacity development and team building strategies for organizational growth: a practice-based approach in the context of primary health care”

The Webinar will be held in English.

Please share the event with your Organization’s Members & reserve your spot in the WCEA App.

Webinar October 20 | Hypertension artérielle: Diagnostique et prise en charge

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Join our next webinar, hosted & sponsored by the African Forum for Primary Health Care & WONCA Africa.

Webinar Title: Hypertension artérielle: Diagnostique et prise en charge

The Webinar will be held in French.

Please share the event with your Organization’s Members & reserve your spot in the WCEA App.

AFROPHC: Live Webinar September 1| Sickle Cell Anaemia: Disease Complications and Therapeutic Interventions

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Join our next webinar, hosted & sponsored by the African Forum for Primary Health Care & WONCA Africa.



“Sickle Cell Anaemia: Disease Complications and Therapeutic Interventions”



The Webinar will be held in English with live translation into French.



Please share the event with your Organization’s Members &

Reserve your spot in the WCEA App.

AfroPHC: Monthly Research Meeting-6 September, 2022

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Dear colleagues

Thank you for being part of the AfroPHC research mentorship programme.

We have 17 concept notes that have been submitted by the end of July. See them all listed here https://afrophc.org/afrophc-systems-research/ Some supervisors have reached out to these researchers. If you are interested in supervising a researcher and see an interesting concept note then reach out to the researcher by email (as listed there) to indicate your willingness to supervise the researcher in their endeavour.

We hope researchers will use the monthly meetings organised by Senkyire to attend, and present their research ideas and find a supervisor for themselves, even if you have not submitted a concept note ( for November meeting). Unfortunately this matching process takes a lot of organisation and we can do
no more than this. Reach out to Senkyire and the AfroPHC research team if you would like further assistance especially if you would like to present your research at the meetings.

PS; participants are required to read the following article and attached checklist beforehand ; bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/4/e043652.abstract
Price J, Willcox M, Dlamini V, et al. Care- seeking during fatal childhood illness in rural South Africa: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2021;11:e043652. doi:10.1136/ bmjopen-2020-043652

Our next meeting next Tuesday, 6th Sept [12-2 pm GMT, 1-3pm WAT, 2-4pm CAT/SAST and 3-5pm EAT], will be about “Getting
to grips with Qualitative Research” by Deborah
Lindell,DNP,RN,CNE,ANEF,FAAN




Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81670301810?pwd=Wk80aVc2OVlIK1BOUVk1UXpPNE1CUT09 Meeting ID: 816 7030 1810 Passcode: 501394

See useful readings below.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.npls.2016.01.001 https://doi.org/10.1186/s42466-020-00059-z https://www.manchesteropenhive.com/view/9781526136527/9781526136527.00012.xml https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-ofcontents/assessment/assessing-community-needs-and-resources/conduct-focus-groups/main http://www.groundedtheory.com/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0142159X.2018.1497149 .

https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04569.x http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/117

https://doi.org/10.1111/nhs.12048 . chromeextension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_64038_s mxx.pdf https://academic.oup.com/humrep/article/31/3/498/2384737?login=false

https://doi.org/10.1093/intqhc/mzm042.

https://academic.oup.com/intqhc/article/19/6/349/1791966?login=false

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1468794117706869

https://www.coursera.support/s/article/209818613-Enrollment-options?language=en_US

Courses related to Qualitative Research (the link lists many, below are several- all Free to Enroll https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=qualitative%20research%20methods .

https://www.coursera.org/learn/qualitative-methods

https://www.coursera.org/learn/qualitative-data-collection-methods https://www.coursera.org/specializations/qualitative-research-design-and-methods-forpublic-health

https://www.coursera.org/learn/qualitative-research



STAY SAFE & GET VACCINATED!!!

Regards

Senkyire Ephraim Kumi, PGCert. HAT, ( BSc(Hons),RGN)
The Managing Editor, AHRO Review of Nursing & Midwifery
The Network:TUFH Fellow 2020

Join us this Friday to consult in Eastern Africa

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We are really keen to get as many people engaging with AfroPHC and the draft Policy Framework. You can make comment here. https://afrophc.org/2022/08/07/afrophc-draft-policy-framework-released-for-stakeholder-comment/

Join us 1-3pm GMT this Friday 26th August to meet with as many colleagues from Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Madagascar, Malawi, Zambia, Somalia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Comores, Mauritius, Sychelles [with English-French translators]. The consultation will be facilitated by Innocent Besigye and Innocent Somboi.

The agenda is as follows. The link is below
Welcome/Introductions
Introduction to AfroPHC and Chapter Discussions on “What are the challenges of PHC in the region?”
Review of AfroPHC Policy Framework Discussions on “The Draft Policy Framework: what we like, don’t like and suggestions”
Discussions on “How we take AfroPHC forward?”
Join Zoom Meeting Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87667423120?pwd=R1p0NHY1ZlNDQ3dGTlRZcjduczlOUT09] ID: 876 6742 3120 | Passcode: 111364

Join the AfroPHC Eastern Africa WhatsApp group and engage in discussions before and after our consultations https://chat.whatsapp.com/KFY9v0jLGIy8o71uZfWUdy See more here [https://afrophc.org/chapters/].

We are very keen that as many local stakeholders participate. These include professional associations, ministries of health, accreditation / certification bodies, academics, patient advocacy groups etc. Please feel free to share this email to any key stakeholders you think should be there and ask them to join us to discuss AfroPHC and the Policy Framework.

Join us this Friday to consult in Arabic Africa

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We are really keen to get as many people engaging with AfroPHC and the draft Policy Framework. You can make comment here.
https://afrophc.org/2022/08/07/afrophc-draft-policy-framework-released-for-stakeholder-comment/ Join us 1-3pm GMT this Friday 19th August to meet with as many colleagues from Egypt, Algeria, Sudan, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya [with English-French-Arabic translators]. The consultation will be facilitated by Almoghira Abdella / Ahmed Sallam

The agenda is as follows. The link is below
Welcome/Introductions
Introduction to AfroPHC and Chapter Discussions on “What are the challenges of PHC in the region?”
Review of AfroPHC Policy Framework Discussions on “The Draft Policy Framework: what we like, don’t like and suggestions”
Discussions on “How we take AfroPHC forward?”
Join Zoom Meeting Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87667423120?pwd=R1p0NHY1ZlNDQ3dGTlRZcjduczlOUT09] ID: 876 6742 3120 | Passcode: 111364

Join the AfroPHC Arabaphone Africa WhatsApp group and engage in discussions before and after our consultations. https://chat.whatsapp.com/GdXGAOyn5Ko44S2U6NzPCf See more here [https://afrophc.org/chapters/].

We are very keen that as many local stakeholders participate. These include professional associations, ministries of health, accreditation / certification bodies, academics, patient advocacy groups etc. Please feel free to share this email to any key stakeholders you think should be there and ask them to join us to discuss AfroPHC and the Policy Framework.

Interested in CPD Meetings? Kindly visit https://afrophc.org/cpd/ for more!

CPD: Epilepsy 1-2 GMT, Thurs, 20 July

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Managing epilepsy in primary health care in developing countries: challenges and perspectives

Epilepsy remains the most common serious neurological disorder and is one of the world’s most prevalent non-communicable diseases. Epilepsy is expected to affect 50 million individuals worldwide, with over half of them living in developing countries. Due to the lack of neurologists in these countries, managing epilepsy involves numerous health workers, among them the non-specialized health workers in primary health care who are more available. Different challenges that they deal with retain the attention of stakeholders and have to be deeply discussed. For this webinar, we aim to exchange challenges and perspectives in managing epilepsy in primary care in a low- and middle-income setting.

Objectives:

  • To describe an overview of guidelines for managing epilepsy in developing countries.
  • To describe challenges witch non-specialized health workers deal with in primary care.
  • To describe the current perspective on managing epilepsy in primary care.

Speaker: Doctor MUMBERE VAGHENI Martial(Neuropsychiatrist), a Ph.D. student in Community health and development at GLUK and WHO Team Lead Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in East DRC. Medical Doctor, from East DRC, Mastered in Neuropsychiatry at the Department of Psychiatry/Faculty of Medicine/University of Kinshasa. I am very interested in the mental health problems of the population of Eastern DRC. In the meantime, I have joined two research teams where I have recently participated in the publication of a few articles, with other research projects in progress.

My main research areas are:
• Population resilience in the face of adversity, including armed conflict and health emergencies.
• Determinants of population behavior during health emergencies (MVE, Covid-19)
• Neuropsychiatric manifestations of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases
• Community-based mental health

Facilitator: Elie Badjo

CPD: Shoulder Dislocations 3-4 CAT, Thurs, 14 July

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In-depth approach to shoulder dislocations and instability.

Webinar Title: Shoulder Dislocations

Topic Area: Orthopedics

  • Outline anatomy of the shoulder
  • Provide an explanation as to why the shoulder is vulnerable to dislocations
  • Examination findings
  • Acute and definitive management
  • Complications

Speaker: Dr. Sarah Swartbooi (Orthopaedic Surgeon)

Orthopaedic surgeon currently enrolled in a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of Witwatersrand.
Working at Chris Hani Baragwanath academic hospital. Keen interest in Shoulder and knee surgery.

Facilitator: Jamie Colloty

Date: Thursday, 14th of July, 2022

Time: 15:00 Central Africa Time (GMT+2 / CAT)

Duration: 1 hour

CPD Points: 1

Join AfroPHC to get onto WCEA Platform.

CPD “Arthritis: A logical approach” 3pm CAT 9th June

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See Prof. Sebastian Magobotha, Orthopaedic Surgeon from Chris Hani Barwagwanath Academic Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa talk about “Arthritis: A logical approach” at 3 pm on Thursday 9th June 2022 in the CPD webinar of the African Forum for Primary Health Care (AfroPHC). This is accredited for CPD across Africa and accessible via World Continuing Education Alliance. There will be French translation. Details below

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Join AfroPHC (and indicate your interest) and you will be sent login details within a week. Recordings will be available on the WCEA app. See details on accessing WCEA here.

CPD “Management of HIV in Pregnancy and Postpartum” 3pm CAT 26th May

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See Dr Chris Visser, Family Physician from the District Clinical Specialist Team, Johannesburg, South Africa talk about “Management of HIV in Pregnancy and Postpartum” at 3 pm on Thursday 26th April 2022 in the CPD webinar of the African Forum for Primary Health Care (AfroPHC). This is accredited for CPD across Africa and accessible via World Continuing Education Alliance. There will be French translation. Details below

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Join AfroPHC (and indicate your interest) and you will be sent login details within a week. Recordings will be available on the WCEA app. See details on accessing WCEA here.

CPD “Venous Thrombo-embolism” 3pm CAT 7th Apr

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See Dr Nolukholo Ncete, Internal Physician from Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa talk about “Venous Thrombo-embolism” at 3 pm on Thursday 7th April 2022 in the CPD webinar of the African Forum for Primary Health Care (AfroPHC). This is accredited for CPD across Africa and accessible via World Continuing Education Alliance. See post here. There will be French translation.

Join AfroPHC (and indicate your interest) and you will be sent login details within a week. Recordings will be available on the WCEA app. See details on accessing WCEA here.

CPD “Abnormal Uterine Bleeding” 3pm CAT 31 Mar

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See Dr Koena Kgomo, Obstetrician from Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa talk about “Abnormal Uterine Bleeding” at 3 pm on Thursday 31st March 2022 in the CPD webinar of the African Forum for Primary Health Care (AfroPHC). This is accredited for CPD across Africa and accessible via World Continuing Education Alliance. See post here. There will be French translation.

Join AfroPHC (and indicate your interest) and you will be sent login details within a week. Recordings will be available on the WCEA app. See details on accessing WCEA here.

CPD “Severe acute malnutrition in African PHC” [French] 3pm CAT 24 Mar

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See Dr Zawadi Esperance, Paediatrician from the Département de pédiatrie, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Goma, Goma, Nord-Kivu, RD Congo, talk about “severe acute malnutrition” at 3 pm on Thursday 24th March 2022 in the CPD webinar of the African Forum for Primary Health Care (AfroPHC). This is accredited for CPD across Africa and accessible via World Continuing Education Alliance. See post here. He will deliver in French but there will be English translation.

Join AfroPHC (and indicate your interest) and you will be sent login details within a week. Recordings will be available on the WCEA app. See details on accessing WCEA here.