Webinar title: The Role of Primary Health Care in Preventing Hepatitis Infection in the Community
Primary healthcare plays a crucial role in the prevention of hepatitis through vaccination, promoting safe practices, and raising awareness. Vaccination against Hepatitis A and B, along with safer sex practices and harm reduction for drug users, are key prevention strategies. Additionally, ensuring safe injection practices, safe blood transfusions, and good hygiene are essential in preventing the spread of hepatitis.
Speaker: Innocent Somboi, Dip. in Clinical Medicine, Masters Of Science in Health Systems Management, Doctor of Medicine(MD) Candidate.
I am a clinical officer and health systems Management specialist. Skilled, quick learner, hardworking, multitalented, result-oriented individual who fits in a team while making valuable contributions and remains calm under pressure. I am open to learn new things and continual career development to ensure I deliver efficient and excellent results.
My career objective is to obtain and secure a position in a growth-oriented, esteemed managing institution that will expose me to challenges and enable me to use my abilities and skills acquired from my experience and professional training for the better of Africa and the world. I want to learn more and serve the community of Africa and the world in general.
Objectives:
- To Increase Awareness and Education
- To Promote and Provide Vaccination
- Screen and Identify At-Risk Populations
- To Prevent Transmission in Healthcare Settings
- To Provide Early Diagnosis and Linkage to Care
Date: Thursday, 24th of July 2025
Time: 3.00 PM CAT
Duration: 60 min
CPD Points: 1