Starting on:
Jun 23, 2026
Ending on:
Jun 23, 2026
Moderator(s):
PLAINSVIEW HOSPITAL BOARDROOM
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Plainsview Nursing Home
Claim Points
Jun 23, 2026
Ending on:
Jun 23, 2026
Moderator(s):
Dr.
FRANK MAKORI
MBCHB
Venue: MBCHB
PLAINSVIEW HOSPITAL BOARDROOM
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Plainsview Nursing Home
Claim Points
PAEDIATRIC HIV
Starting on:
Jun 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026
Ending on:
Jun 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026
Venue:
PLAINSVIEW HOSPITAL BOARDROOM
PLAINSVIEW HOSPITAL BOARDROOM
Description
This training focuses on the prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, and comprehensive management of HIV infection in infants, children, and adolescents. It covers paediatric HIV testing, antiretroviral therapy (ART), monitoring of treatment outcomes, prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), management of opportunistic infections, adherence support, and psychosocial care in line with current national guidelines.
Objectives
By the end of the training, participants should be able to:
Explain the modes of HIV transmission, prevention strategies, and the epidemiology of paediatric HIV.
Identify and apply appropriate HIV testing and early infant diagnosis procedures.
Describe the initiation, selection, and monitoring of antiretroviral therapy in children and adolescents.
Recognise and manage common opportunistic infections and HIV-related complications in children.
Apply strategies to improve ART adherence, retention in care, and viral load suppression.
Explain interventions for preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
Provide age-appropriate counselling, psychosocial support, and stigma-free care to children, adolescents, and their caregivers.
Apply current national guidelines and standards in the comprehensive management of paediatric HIV.
Presenters
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Dr.
FRANK MAKORI
MBCHB