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This webinar will provide a comprehensive update on the implementation of the BPAL-L (Bedaquiline, Pretomanid, Linezolid, Levofloxacin) regimen for the treatment of drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) in South Africa. BPAL-L regimen has the potential to significantly improve treatment outcomes for DR-TB patients. This session will provide updates from the National TB Programme on the status of BPAL-L implementation, successes and challenges encountered. The session will discuss possible solutions needed to mitigate challenges. The webinar will include a Q&A session to address concerns from health workers directly involved in the implementation of BPaL-L.

Speakers:

Prof Norbert Ndjeka
Chief Director: TB Control and Management

Ms Yulene Kock
Deputy Director: DR-TB

Dr Francesca Conradie
Technical Officer DR-TB

Dr Pauline Howell
Deputy Director

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Identify high-risk snake and scorpion species relevant to their region.
Syndromic approach to snakebite management
Understand the prehospital and emergency management of snakebites and scorpion stings.
Implement evidence-based protocols for antivenom administration and supportive care.
Recognize complications and when to escalate care.

Questions/key issues to be covered:

Is it necessary to identify the species of snake or scorpion for effective treatment?
When and how to administer antivenom, which type?
Tourniquets in snakebites, good or bad?
What is the situation with the availability of antivenom is South Africa?

Speakers:

Mr Louis van Rensburg
EMS District Manager

Nick van der Walt
Training & Development

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Understand the global, regional and national situation and impact of diphtheria, measles and rubella outbreaks.    
Describe importance of standardized protocols and interpret monitoring and reporting metrics of VPDs during outbreaks.
Describe the nature and clinical management of diphtheria, Measles and Rubella infections.    
Detailed knowledge about the potential implications of limited global and national supply of DAT and treatment of patients during diphtheria outbreak.
Apply methods of public health measures for diphtheria, measles and rubella outbreak preparedness and prevention through vaccination.     
Building trust and engaging Communities during vaccine preventable disease outbreaks.

Questions/key issues to be covered:

Clinical management of Diphtheria, Measles & Rubella infections    
Monitoring and data management
Outbreak preparedness and response     
Community engagement during outbreaks    

Speakers:

Elizabeth Maseti
EPI Programme Manager

Phuti Mashiane
Assistant Director

Dr Simangele Mthethwa
Vaccine Preventable diseases – National Professional Officer

Ms Sisanda Mtatambi
Pharmaceutical Policy Specialist

Dr Jocelyn Moyes
Medical Epidemiologist

Dr. Kingsley Katleho Mokoena
National Surveillance Officer: Vaccine-preventable Diseases

Ms Nomkhosi Mokoena
Assistant Director: Health Promotion

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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

Questions/key issues to be covered:

Provide a broad overview on use of anti-retroviral medicines in the management of patients with Advanced HIV Disease (AHD).     

Speakers:

Dr Dean Solomon
Technical Lead National

Professor WD Francois Venter
Executive Director of Ezintsha at the University of the Witwatersrand

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Promote the rational use of medicines;
Improve equitable access and availability of essential medicines;
Promote access to the Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) and Essential Medicines List (EML);
Improve the development, management, awareness and uptake of the STGs and EML; and
Expand the stakeholder database and develop lessons learnt to improve communication.

Questions/key issues to be covered:

Access the STGs and EML
Medicine administration through the intrathecal route
Morphine Solution Formulation – what’s new?
Amphotericin B - deoxycholate and liposomal usage

Speakers:

Ms Olwethu Mambinja  
Pharmaceutical Policy Specialist
Essential Drugs Programme

Dr Andrew Lofts Gray
Senior Lecturer: Division of Pharmacology, UKZN
Consultant Pharmacist: CAPRISA
Visiting Fellow: Rhodes University
Associate Editor: South African Pharmaceutical Journal

Professor Malcolm Miller  
Associate Professor
Senior Specialist: Anaesthesia and Critical Care
Groote Schuur Hospital

Dr Gayle Tatz
Registrar: Clinical Pharmacology

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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

Doctor,  Lehlohonolo Makhakhe
Executive Director at Epicutis Skincare Range

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•    Highlight the progress and challenges in malaria elimination efforts.    
•    Discuss the role of Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) in malaria prevention and control.
•    Explore innovations and best practices in malaria interventions.
•    Strengthen multi-sectoral collaborations for sustained malaria elimination
•    Provide a platform for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to exchange insights and experiences.

Questions/key issues to be covered:

•    Overview of global and regional malaria trends
•    Progress and challenges in South Africa
•    Importance of SBCC in malaria control
•    New vector control strategies for Malaria Elimination
•    Treatment strategies to combat malaria

Speakers:

Ms Aneliswa Cele
Chief Director: Environmental Health and Port Health Services & Acting Chief Director: Communicable Diseases

Ms Ednah Baloyi
Director Malaria and Other Vector Borne Diseases

Dr Taneshka Kruger
Project Manager: University of Pretoria Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control (UP ISMC)

Dr Charlotte Sriruttan-Nel
Pathologist

Dr Givemore Munhenga
Principal Medical Scientist

Pinky Manana
Epidemiologist

Armanda Paula Chuva Levene
Public Health Professional

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Resensitize prehospital teams to key steps and considerations for effective resuscitation in the out-of-hospital setting

Share knowledge and experience of resuscitation scenarios within the out-of-hospital setting

Share methods of improving the way we react to resuscitation scenarios

Discuss any uncertainties related to resuscitation within the out-of-hospital setting

Questions/key issues to be covered:

Initial Assessment & Recognition
BLS and ACLS considerations
Teamwork and communication
Special circumstances and post-ROSC care

Speakers:

Mr Louis van Rensburg
EMS District Manager

Mr Athenkosi Sobada
Emergency Care Practitioner

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This webinar will introduce the fundamentals of tNGS and explore its potential benefits for National TB programmes, including improved diagnosis, faster treatment initiation, and more personalized care for patients. Attendees will gain insights into pilot facilities and studies that have successfully utilized tNGS technology. The session will also cover practical aspects of implementation and scale-up, highlighting lessons learned, challenges encountered, and solutions to support broader integration of tNGS into TB control strategies. A live Q&A session will offer health workers and stakeholders the opportunity to engage directly and address practical concerns related to tNGS deployment.

Speakers:

Prof Norbert Ndjeka
Chief Director: TB Control and Management

Dr Shaheed Vally Omar
Head of Centre for Tuberculosis – National & Supranational TB Reference Laboratory

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Strengthening awareness of the importance of life course vaccines and popularize Africa Vaccination Week
Commemoration of Africa Vaccination Week in 2025
Raise awareness to improved uptake of the life course vaccines    
Continuous information-sharing session on vaccination through Knowledge hub for both public and private healthcare workers and academics
Continuous update on the new developments around vaccines in  South Africa     
An integrated approach to improving the implementation and reporting around the Expanded Programme on Immunisation in the public and private sector
Empowering healthcare workers on the updated information regarding vaccines

Questions/key issues to be covered:

What are the short and long term benefits of vaccines to our communities
Are our communities aware Africa Vaccination Week
Why Africa Vaccination Week Commemoration

Speakers:

Mr Foster Mohale
Acting Chief Director Communication (NDoH)

Dr Simangele Mthethwa
Medical Doctor and epidemiologist working for the World Health Organization (WHO),

Ms Elizabeth Maseti
Deputy Director: Expanded Program on Immunisation (National EPI Manager)

Dr Lesley Bamford
Paediatrician

Dr. Kevin Makadzange
Doctor of Literature and Philosophy student

Dr Sufang Guo
Chief of Health and Nutrition Program in UNICEF South Africa Country

Dr Ramokone Maphoto
Senior Pathologist-Virology /Lecturer with Sefako Makgatho Health Science University

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