Annet Namamonde

Knowledge is power! From using condoms and PrEP to HIV testing, you have options to reduce your risk of HIV. Together, we can reduce the transmission of HIV in our community #HIVPrevention #EndHIVEpidemic

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According to Dr James Elima, the Masaka regional hospital director in Uganda, a surge in pediatric HIV cases is attributable to several factors, including a lack of maternal attendance at specialist check-ups and delayed initiation of treatment. "Mothers who neglect to seek specialized care during pregnancy and fail to start treatment early are inadvertently putting their children at risk of acquiring the virus," Dr Elima said. https://lnkd.in/esHwa5R9 #africa #health #healthcare #medicines #vaccines #malariavaccine #antimalarials #counterfeitedmedicines #substandardmedicines #pandemics

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Acceptability and feasibility of a group-based intervention to improve outcomes for children at risk for developmental delays in Kenya: A piloted randomized trial. Online First. Available now. https://lnkd.in/e7GPgwx4

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New Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS)'s publication on 'Prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistance among Stillbirths and Deceased Under-Five Children in Sierra Leone.' Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/en6ghbu9 #ChildHealth #GlobalHealth #SDGs #ChildMortality

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A Call for a Somali-led Integrated, Multisectoral Approach Read this blog by our Resident Rep LionelLaurens why an integrated, multi-sectoral, area-based approach is #Somalia's choice: https://go.undp.org/4eu

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Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the thin, transparent layer covering the white part of the eye and lining the inner surface of the eyelids. https://lnkd.in/dSAYd-Xe

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Accuracy matters in ethical journalism. With the CheckMyPHC tool, you can ensure your health stories are backed by reliable and up-to-date data on Primary Healthcare Centres in Nigeria. Get started now! bit.ly/4eEpLA1 Orodata Science

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This #globalhealth nursing practice effort aims to improve the overall #health outcomes of individuals with substance use disorders in all nations, especially in Africa. Objectives: This webinar will equip participants to: 1. recognize the global risk(s) associated with the increasing prevalence of substance use disorders 2. reflect on their role as leaders to take a critical stand in DDR 3. apply basic process to influence a change in minimizing complications in substance using populations. Register below https://lnkd.in/ewtTkcfV

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💡 Join P95 for an upcoming webinar on the challenges of conducting clinical research in Africa. 🌍 Experts will discuss the importance of understanding cultural diversity, engaging communities respectfully, and addressing healthcare needs such as infectious diseases and non-communicable conditions. Learn how strategic partnerships, regulatory compliance, and capacity building are essential for sustainable research success across the continent. ➡️ REGISTER HERE: https://buff.ly/3BOM33x Featured speakers: Catherine Lund Nathaniel Ramuthaga Christopher Obwanga #ClinicalTrials #DrugDevelopment #ClinicalResearch #PatientRecruitment #ClinicalOperations #ClinicalTrialLogistics #ClinicalTrialOperations #CTLogistics

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💬 “Women can pick a green leaf, hold it in their hand, so even in cases where midwives, doctors or nurses are all busy; they can see the green leaf and know this is a gender-based violence emergency,” Cune Alice, Relief International healthcare professional, South Sudan. Being caught in conflict presents unimaginable challenges, yet for many women, this hardship is made even worse by the added threat of gender-based violence (GBV), further endangering the lives of those already struggling to survive. The Relief International midwives in South Sudan have developed an innovative way of ensuring the prioritization of GBV even when verbal communication is difficult or impossible for survivors. This initiative highlights the crucial need for sensitive and innovative responses to GBV, particularly in conflict-affected areas where women often feel unheard. We are committed to creating safe spaces in the services we provide.

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It’s never too early to start planning! Check out this lit review from USAID MOMENTUM Safe Surgery to learn about interventions that can be used to encourage postpartum family planning during the antenatal period: https://bit.ly/3QAzjSv #FP4Moms

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Through USAID Integrated Health Program - Nigeria, WI-HER trained 43 master trainers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria, to identify, care for, and refer gender-based violence (GBV) cases for further support. These trainers then cascaded the trainings to 652 healthcare workers. Through this and other initiatives, a total of 160 health facilities (both primary and secondary) are now documenting GBV data, which informs state- and national-level activities and policies, resulting in 4,260 cases documented and 3,161 survivors receiving care from 2020 to 2024. #EndGBV #Trainings #HealthCare #SystemsStrengthening #CapacityStrengthening

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📊 New research has highlighted the alarming issue of antibiotic misuse among children under 5 in sub-Saharan Africa. The study reveals that most antibiotics are sourced from unqualified providers, with maternal education playing a crucial role in accessing proper care. This analysis calls for urgent interventions to address healthcare disparities and combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Ensuring safe antibiotic use is essential for safeguarding the health of our youngest populations. Read more about the findings and implications in the latest issue of International Health! #SyenzaNews #AntimicrobialResistance #ChildHealth https://lnkd.in/d6SNtaPz

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