Webinar title: Integrating Primary Care and Rehabilitation for Bone and Joint Health in Africa: The Case of Osteoporosis and Psoriatic Arthritis
This webinar examines the crucial intersection of primary healthcare, rehabilitation, and policy in addressing the increasing burden of osteoporosis and psoriatic arthritis in Africa. These chronic musculoskeletal conditions often remain underdiagnosed and undertreated, particularly in resource-constrained primary care settings. The session will examine how integrated, community-based approaches and effective rehabilitation can improve early detection, management, and long-term outcomes. It will also highlight the policy and system-level reforms needed to strengthen musculoskeletal health within the broader framework of universal health coverage. Through expert insights and discussion, the webinar aims to advance a coordinated agenda for equitable, sustainable, and multidisciplinary care for bone and joint health across African health systems.
Speaker: Dr Hussein El Kout
Dr. Hussein El Kout is a physiotherapist and health sciences educator with expertise in rehabilitation, primary healthcare, and health professions education. She lectures in the Graduate Entry Physiotherapy Programme and supervises postgraduate research in rehabilitation and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Her work focuses on integrating rehabilitation into primary health care systems, advancing evidence-informed practice, and strengthening policy frameworks for equitable musculoskeletal health in Africa. She contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives aimed at improving access, quality, and outcomes for people living with chronic and disabling conditions.
Objectives:
- To examine the burden, risk factors, and health system challenges related to osteoporosis and psoriatic arthritis within African primary health care contexts.
- To explore the role of rehabilitation and multidisciplinary collaboration in improving prevention, functional outcomes, and quality of life for affected individuals.
- To discuss policy and system-level strategies for integrating musculoskeletal health and rehabilitation into primary care and universal health coverage frameworks across Africa.
Date: Thursday, 30th of October 2025
Time: 3.00 PM CAT
Duration: 60 min
CPD Points: 1