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Objectives:

Improve the development, management, awareness and uptake of the STGs and EML;
Improve understanding of HTA methodology and changes to the STGs and EML;
Expand the stakeholder database and develop lessons learned to improve communication;
Improve  equitable access and availability of essential medicines; and
Promote the rational use of medicine.

Speakers:

Ms Maropeng Rapetsoa
Pharmaceutical Policy Specialist
Essential Drugs Programme

Prof Andy Parrish
Co-Chairperson: National Essential Medicines List Committee; Head of Clinical Department: Internal Medicine Services at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital

Prof Stefan Gebhardt
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecolo Associate Professor; Head of Clinical Department: General Specialist Services
Co-opted Member of PHC/ AHL Expert Review Committee

Ms Joyce Mahuntsi
Deputy Director: Maternal and Neonatal Health

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To provide healthcare workers with support in managing patients with Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) and co-infections
Support clinicians who are interested in the Knowledge Hub online Advanced Clinical Care (ACC) course.  
Provide clinical resources and guidelines to support the healthcare professional in the clinic or hospital setting
Provide practical management tools

Speakers:

Dr Dean Solomon
Kheth'Impilo's National Training Manager for Advanced Clinical Care.

Ewan Tommy
Information Pharmacist and Pharmacovigilance officer on behalf of Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

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•    Inform people about inequalities that exist in breastfeeding support and prevalence.
•    Anchor breastfeeding as an equalizer to close gaps within society
•    Engage with individuals and organisations to promote, protect and support breastfeeding
•    Galvanize action on reducing inequalities in breastfeeding support by focusing on vulnerable groups.

Speakers:

Dr Lesley Bamford
Acting Chief Director for Maternal, Child and Women’s Health in the National Department of Health

Ms Zandile Kubeka
Current position: Assistant Director, Cluster Child, Youth & School Health (NDOH)

Dr Chatell Witten

Dr Mosito Seabela
Current position: Community Dietitian

Ms Nokwanele Mbewu,  Grow great
Current position: Operations and Partners Manager for Grow Great Champions

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Objectives:

•    Inform people about inequalities that exist in breastfeeding support and prevalence.
•    Anchor breastfeeding as an equalizer to close gaps within society
•    Engage with individuals and organisations to promote, protect and support breastfeeding
•    Galvanize action on reducing inequalities in breastfeeding support by focusing on vulnerable groups.

Speakers:

Ms Sebotse Ngake
Director: Child & Youth Health

Ms Zandile Kubeka
Current position: Assistant Director, Cluster Child, Youth & School Health (NDOH)

Mr Gilbert Tshimangadzo Tshitaudzi
Current position: Nutrition manager,  UNICEF (South Africa)

Prof W Lubbe
Current position: Prof Welma Lubbe is a professor in Nursing and Midwifery, Director of the NuMIQ (Quality in Nursing and Midwifery) Research Focus area at the North-West University.

Prof Burns
Current position: Associate Prof. Medical Humanities: Curriculum and Faculty Development

Pro T Doherty¬
Current position: Chief specialist scientist Medical Research Council (MRC)

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Objectives:

To introduce the Children and Adolescents Disclosure Counselling (CADC) flipchart/disclosure tool.

Train Health Care Providers on the standard approach of HIV disclosure counselling for children and adolescents.

Speakers:

Dr Julia Turner
Right to Care NGO

Dr Leon Levin
Right to Care NGO

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To sensitize staff at the facilities, how to manage the key population in a friendly and dignified manner.
Understand how stigma and discrimination affect key populations.
Understand how to overcome stigma and discrimination and to provide competent care.
Understand the importance of getting to know every client and to provide appropriate care based on individual needs.

Speakers:

Ms Regina Maithufi
Deputy Director: National Dep of Health  

Ms Bathabile Nzimande
Clinical Mentor

Sr. Mapaseka Mabena
Acting – Technical Advisor : KP CoE

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Objectives:

To provide healthcare workers with support in managing patients with Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) and co-infections
Support clinicians who are interested in the Knowledge Hub online Advanced Clinical Care (ACC) course.  
Provide clinical resources and guidelines to support the healthcare professional in the clinic or hospital setting
Provide practical management tools

Speakers:

Dr Dean Solomon
Technical Lead National

Dr Christi Jackson
Senior Medical Technical Advisor

Dr Tendani Matoro
Senior Technical Advisor

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Acute Behavioural Emergencies

Speakers:

Mr Louis van Rensburg
Emergency Care Practitioner & EMS District Manager

Prof Annatjie van der Wath
Professor

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Objectives:

Improve the development, management, awareness and uptake of the STGs and EML; Improve understanding of HTA methodology and changes to the STGs and EML; Expand the stakeholder database and develop lessons learned to improve communication; Improve equitable access and availability of essential medicines; and Promote the rational use of medicine.

Speakers:

Ms Maropeng Rapetsoa
Pharmaceutical Policy Specialist
Essential Drugs Programme

Professor Marc Blockman
Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre  for Medicines Information; Managing Editor: South African Medicines Formulary; Medical Specialist and Professor: Clinical Pharmacology

Professor Pragasan Dean Gopalan
Head: Discipline of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care  and Chief Specialist.

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