Approaches to Combat COVID-19 in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) - 23 November 2021
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has had a devastating toll on the health care systems and communities in low- and middle-income countries. To address and discuss the various challenges that these countries face daily, we invite you to join us for this virtual workshop on Approaches to Combat COVID-19 in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) scheduled on Tuesday, 23 November 2021 at 15:00 CET.
Explore challenges and prevention\treatment strategies uniquely suited to the COVID-19 pandemic in low- and middle-income countries, considering regional differences in access to medications, health system capacity, and public measures.
Registration fees are waived for healthcare professionals,* NGO representatives, advocates, community representatives, and policymakers/government representatives.
*Healthcare professionals
are defined as professionals that provide any type of health care service
related to COVID-19 or other diseases.
Please contact the Conference Secretariat for more information at Lara@amededu.com or visit our website https://academicmedicaleducation.com/meeting/approaches-combat-covid-19-LMIC-workshop
Dr M Wayengera wins 1st Prize for the WHO Innovation Challenge (Product Development Category) - Congratulations!
On Monday 19 August 2019, the World Health Organisation (AFRO) awarded Dr Misaki Wayengera the 1st prize for the WHO Innovation Challenge in the Product Development Category.
Dr Wayengera (TMA2016CDF1545) and his team from Makerere University have developed a rapid test for Ebola that has the potential to be used for cross boarder screening.
Congratulations on this great achivement!
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New publication by Prof. Jean Nachega - Achieving Viral Suppression in 90% of People Living with HIV on ART in LMICs: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities
Although significant progress has been made, the latest data from low- and middle-income countries show substantial gaps in reaching the third “90%” (viral suppression) of the UNAIDS 90-90-90 goals, especially among vulnerable and key populations. This article discusses critical gaps and promising, evidence-based solutions. There is no simple and/or single approach to achieve the last 90%. This will require multifaceted, scalable strategies that engage people living with human immunodeficiency virus, motivate long-term treatment adherence, and are community-entrenched and ‑supported, cost-effective, and tailored to a wide range of global communities.
Abstracts Open WSPID 2022: Advancing science together - 22-24 February 2022 (virtual)
Abstract submission for the 12th World Congress of the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases is now open! We invite you to contribute to the outstanding scientific program by submitting your latest research in the field, in any of these topics.
Your work will gain unrivaled exposure amongst international medical and scientific professionals. We are excited to learn from your research and knowledge and impact the future of pediatric infectious diseases together.
Abstract submission deadline is 8 September 2021.
For more information visit https://wspid2022.com/abstract-submission/