Uganda: C-Care Uganda, Ajanta Pharma Convene Experts to Strengthen Severe Malaria Management
[Nile Post] C-Care Uganda, in partnership with Ajanta Pharma, has brought together clinicians, researchers and health-sector experts in Kampala for a Continuing Medical Education (CME) session focused on improving the management of severe malaria.
C-Care Uganda and Ajanta Pharma have convened an expert-led Continuing Medical Education (CME) session in Kampala to bolster the management of severe malaria, coinciding with World Mosquito Day. The gathering aimed to equip healthcare professionals with the latest evidence on severe and cerebral malaria, fostering discussions on translating scientific knowledge into practical clinical decisions.
The session featured prominent experts, including Dr Catherine Maiteki Sebuguzi from the Ministry of Health, Dr Jane Achan from the Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration Uganda, and Dr Pritch Kagera Kabata, a C-Care IHK Intensivist. Key topics included the management of cerebral complications in children, the application of interventions like mannitol and hypertonic saline, the routine use of phenobarbital, and handling bacterial co-infections in severe malaria patients.
C-Care Uganda's Director of Medical Services, Dr Juma Fauz Kavuma, emphasized the initiative's role in addressing medical knowledge gaps and enhancing clinical decision-making, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes. The event highlighted the importance of bringing together clinicians, researchers, and government officials to critically evaluate emerging evidence and its integration into routine practice, thereby fostering professional development and enhancing patient care in Uganda's healthcare sector.
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