Starting on:
Oct 30, 2025
Ending on:
Oct 30, 2025
Moderator(s):
HealthX, Eaton Place, Gigiri
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
HEALTHEX AFRICA
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Oct 30, 2025
Ending on:
Oct 30, 2025
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Winfred Kioko
Dr. Kioko is a seasoned medical officer with more than 5 years experience. Shas worked in telemedicine with an aim of improving patient care by consistent follow up and good patient- doctor relationship. She is passionate about mental wellbeing of her clients in navigating disease and recovery.
Venue: Dr. Kioko is a seasoned medical officer with more than 5 years experience. Shas worked in telemedicine with an aim of improving patient care by consistent follow up and good patient- doctor relationship. She is passionate about mental wellbeing of her clients in navigating disease and recovery.
HealthX, Eaton Place, Gigiri
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
HEALTHEX AFRICA
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Paediatric TB in the new age of technology
Starting on:
Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
Ending on:
Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
Venue:
HealthX, Eaton Place, Gigiri
HealthX, Eaton Place, Gigiri
Description
Tuberculosis remains one of the leading infectious diseases affecting children around the world. With rapid advances in medical technology, digital health, and data-driven care, we now have new opportunities to improve how we detect, diagnose, and treat TB in children. In this session, we will explore how digital innovations are transforming paediatric TB management. Our speaker will share insights on current challenges, emerging solutions, and how technology can bridge gaps in access and outcomes for children everywhere.
Objectives
Describe the current epidemiology and burden of paediatric TB, including trends in diagnosis and treatment outcomes in the digital era.
Recognize clinical presentations of PTB in children, including atypical symptoms and TB in high-risk groups (HIV-exposed/infected children, malnourished children, under-5s).
Apply digital diagnostic tools and innovations (e.g., AI chest X-ray support tools, GeneXpert mapping, digital symptom checkers) to improve early TB case detection in children.
Explain the role of technology in TB prevention and care including SMS reminders and Video DOT
Demonstrate knowledge of WHO-aligned management guidelines, including treatment regimens for drug-sensitive and drug-resistant childhood TB.
Identify opportunities for telemedicine in TB screening, treatment follow-up, family counselling, and management of comorbidities (HIV, malnutrition).
Utilize digital tools for provider support and training, including e-TB mobile apps, e-learning platforms, and national TB databases.
Presenters
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Dr.
Reuben Ombura
Dr. Reuben Ombura is a senior medical officer with 10 years experience in patient care both in public and private health service delivery. He is passionate about infectious diseases and leverages on technology to reach those who would otherwise face significant challenges to access the care they need. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in Tropical and Infectious disease at the UoN.
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