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SUMMARY:Chronic kidney disease: Burden\, determinants and prevention
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time : March 27\, 2024 – 03 pm to 04 pmVenue : Zoom Online (Register now)\nBackground\nChronic Kidney Disease (CKD)\, has emerged as one of the most prominent causes of death and suffering in the 21st century. It is a progressive condition that affects 13.4% of the general population\, accounting for over 800 million individuals worldwide with between 4.90 and 7.08 million patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) needing kidney replacement therapy. In 2020\, the World Health Organization (WHO) ranked CKD as the 10th leading cause of death and is expected to become the fifth leading cause of life lost by 2040. This disease affects individuals from low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) disproportionately\, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.  A study reported a CKD age-standardized prevalence of 8.6% and 9.6% in men and women\, respectively\, in high-income countries\, and 10.6% and 12.5% in men and women\, respectively\, in low- and middle-income countries. The results of a meta-analysis from 21 studies\, showed that the prevalence of CKD in LMIC was 13.9%\, and another study showed that Central Africa (16%)\, and West Africa (16.5%) had the highest prevalence’s in Africa. The burden of kidney disease in Africa is substantial\, growing\, and driven by complex and multifaceted interactions between communicable and noncommunicable diseases\, shaped by upstream environmental\, genetic factors\, and socioeconomic disparities such as poverty\, malnutrition\, and limited access to healthcare. In addition\, the magnitude of the attention attributed to CKDs in Africa is relatively low in view of the scope of the problem it represents. There have been few concerted efforts across Africa to produce accurate estimates that might sufficiently guide health care planning and policy development to address the effects of CKDs\, despite mounting evidence of an increasing incidence of the disease. The prevention\, detection\, risk factors mitigation and management of kidney disease should be enhanced to reduce the incidence of catastrophic health expenditure resulting from treatment of kidney disease. A comprehensive\, informed approach that considers all these factors is therefore necessary. This podcast will thus aim to throw more light on the actual situation of CKD in Africa\, analyzing the different factors contributing to its propagation and proposing possible solutions to reduce its burden in Africa.\nObjectives \nEnhance general knowledge on the onset of CKD\nDescribe the Burden of CKD in Africa (Socio economic and health related)\nDescribe the determinants and existing prevention strategies to combat CKD in Africa\nDiscuss on the challenges in accessing CKD care in Africa\nExplore health policies in place to tackle CKD in Africa\nPropose some possible milestones in attaining a better CKD management in Africa \nExpected results.\nWe are expecting to share information on the actual state of CKD in Africa with a target audience of 10\,000 people. In addition\, this podcast is expected to increase the visibility of the institute\, enable discussions with enthusiasts in the domain and create leadership in the field of kidney diseases management.\nTarget Audience\nThis podcast is intended for everybody in all domains who wish to know more about the actual situation of kidney disease in Africa.\nVenue\nThis podcast will be recorded in partnership with the communication department (graphics unit) of the foundation who will decide on the appropriate platform for the podcast.\nProposed speakers\n1) Dr Gobina Ronald\,\nNephrologist\, Director of Health Division\, Nkafu Policy Institute\, Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\n2) Dr Tataw James\nConsultant Nephrologist\, Hopitaux Universitaires de Geneve\n3) Dr Maji Joseph Usman\, MWACP\nInternal medicine Nephrologist\, Federal Medical Centre\, Keffi\, Nigeria\n4) Dr. Nzana Victorine\nNephrologist\, Yaounde Central Hospital\n5) Dr Nolubabalo Unati Nqebelele\nConsultant Nephrologist\, South Africa\nModerator\nMrs. Ngwang Diana Joyce\nHealth Journalist and host of Health Update\, Vision 4 TV\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/chronic-kidney-disease-burden-determinants-and-prevention/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Universal health coverage in Cameroon: One year on\, what works?
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, May 15\, 2024Time : 03 pm to 04 pm\nVenue: Zoom\, Online (Register Now)\nBackground\nAccess to healthcare represents one of the major challenges in attaining development goals for LMICs. Each year\, about 100 million people are pushed into poverty while 150 million people suffer financial catastrophe because of out of pocket payments for health services. In Cameroon\, 70% of health care financing is endorsed by households through Out of pocket expenditure.\nIn an attempt to provide easy access to quality and affordable health care for each individual everywhere\, the UN in 2012 endorsed a resolution urging countries to accelerate progress towards universal health coverage. In order to guarantee Cameroonians’ access to high-quality medical treatment while lowering household health costs\, the government in 2015 initiated a process for the establishment of a universal health coverage (UHC) system. This process was further reinforced by the president of the republic who reaffirmed his committed to attaining this goal.\nIn April 2023\, the first phase of UHC was officially launched in the Mandjou health district in Bertoua\, Cameroon. The gradual implementation of this phase of UHC was targeted to reach 6 million people. The first phase of the project was largely focused on pregnant women in the Northern\, Southern and Eastern regions as well as children below the age of five years who will receive treatment of simple and sever malaria for free. Also benefitting from this scheme are persons affected by HIV\, tuberculosis\, onchocerciasis and kidney failure. Regardless of one’s social status or nationality\, anyone living in Cameroon will benefit from UHC phase 1.\nOne year after its implementation\, how far has UHC gone in Cameroon\, what have been the achievements\, what have been the setbacks? As the country enters its second year of implementation in 2024\, it is instructive to examine the progress made in the first year of this ambitious endeavor. This webinar will thus aim at examining the progress made so far regarding UHC in Cameroon.\nObjectives \nDiscuss on the impact UHC had so far in ameliorating access to healthcare\nHighlight the possible setbacks noticed so far in the UHC implementation in Cameroon? \nExpected output\nWe are expecting to have a better view of the progression of UHC in Cameroon\nTarget Audience\nThis webinar is intended for researchers\, public health specialists\, health care professionals\, university lecturers\, students and health enthusiasts.\nVenue\nThis panel discussion will be an online event hosted on the zoom platform and broadcasted on facebook. Moreover\, the panel discussion will be recorded and published on Youtube.\nProposed Panelists\n1) Adanze Nge Cynthia\, Public Health Expert. Community health worker\n2) Dr NOUDJI Simon\, MPH\, Head of Communication\, Marketing and Promotion Section/CTN-CSU\n3) Dr Yacoubou\, Hamida\, Public Health Administrator/Health Economist\, MINSANTE\n4) Mr Bihina Marc Romeo\, Health Economist/ Public Policy analyst\, (Camercap-parc)\nModerator: Ms. Solange Dabou\nCommentator: Dr. Albert Ze\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/universal-health-coverage-in-cameroon-one-year-on-what-works/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Advancing Global Surgery Research in Ethiopia: Challenges\, Opportunities\, and the Way Forward
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, November 15\, 2024Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm (CAT/GMT+1) / 5:00-6:30pm (EAT/GMT+3)\nVenue: Zoom\, online (REGISTER NOW)\nBackground\nGlobal surgery\, once regarded as a neglected stepchild of global health\, has gained increasing recognition as countries strive to strengthen their health systems. Surgical care is now widely acknowledged as an essential component of universal health coverage. According to estimates\, a staggering 5 billion people worldwide lack access to safe\, timely\, and affordable surgical and anesthesia care. This disparity is even more pronounced in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)\, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa\, where 9 in 10 individuals are unable to receive the surgical care they need. The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery highlighted in its landmark 2015 report that investing in surgery could avert millions of deaths globally and that surgery is a cost-effective public health intervention.\nEthiopia has been at the forefront of this movement. In 2015\, the country became one of the early adopters of a National Surgical\, Obstetric\, and Anesthesia Plan (NSOAP) called “Saving Lives Through Safe Surgery” (SaLTS). This initiative aimed to address the significant gaps in surgical care by focusing on increasing access\, improving quality\, and enhancing infrastructure for surgical services. Through SaLTS\, Ethiopia sought to reduce the unmet need for surgical care and integrate surgery into its broader health system strengthening efforts.\nResearch has played a pivotal role in this journey. It has been crucial in identifying the key challenges in global surgery\, such as workforce shortages\, inadequate infrastructure\, and financial barriers. In Ethiopia\, research efforts can help tailor the SaLTS program to address context-specific challenges\, such as the uneven distribution of surgical care between urban and rural areas and the scarcity of trained surgical professionals. Studies conducted within the country have shed light on the availability of surgical services at different levels of the healthcare system\, leading to targeted interventions to improve surgical capacity in underserved regions. This has not only strengthened Ethiopia’s surgical system but also contributed to the global body of knowledge on how to effectively scale up surgical care in resource-limited settings. In addition to strengthening healthcare systems\, global surgery research has significant implications for health equity by highlighting the need for accessible surgical care to vulnerable populations who are often left behind in broader health initiatives. By addressing these inequities\, countries like Ethiopia are contributing to the global goal of achieving health for all.\nObjectives\nThe webinar will convene key stakeholders to evaluate the current state of global surgery research in Ethiopia. The session will aims to: \nOutline and review ongoing research activities in the field of global surgery within Ethiopia.\nIdentify and analyze the challenges and barriers impacting global surgery research.\nDiscuss and strategize potential opportunities for advancing research efforts.\nFacilitate contributions from each participant to ensure a comprehensive and multi-perspective understanding of the subject matter. \nTargeted Audience\nThis webinar is designed for healthcare professionals\, global health leaders\, policymakers\, researchers\, public health specialists\, students\, and anyone from the global surgery and research community with an interest in Ethiopia..\nVenue\nThis discussion will be an online event hosted on the Zoom platform and broadcasted on Facebook.\nExpected outputs\n– Enhanced understanding of the state of global surgery research in Ethiopia.\n– Identification of key challenges and opportunities for improvement.\n– Strategic recommendations for advancing research and policy.
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/advancing-global-surgery-research-in-ethiopia-challenges-opportunities-and-the-way-forward/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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