INTERNATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION COURSE

Description

The overall aim for this training was to build capacity within the MOH infrastructure so as health care providers would manage the two NCDâ??s, which happen to be among the leading drivers of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in our setup. The training material covered a series of topics ranging from the basic science topics, to the clinical care and management algorithms in diabetes and hypertension, as well as the issues related to drug supply chain management and health records information system management for DM/HTN care. The material was developed, written and presented in very simple medical language, making it useful for all the HCP cadres within the MOH including consultant physicians, medical officers, clinical officers, nursing officers, nutritionists, pharmaceutical technologists, health records information officers and patient educators.

Objectives

Presenters

1. Dr. Thomas Andale
   Consultant physician
   MTRH


2. Dr. James Akiruga
   Family Physician
   Moi University


3. Dr. Steve Biko
   Consultant Physician
   Kakamega County Referral Hospital


4. Mr. Edwin Maiyo
   Senior registered clinical officer, Diabetic foot specialist
   MTRH


5. Dr. Collins Saina
   Oncology Pharmacist
   ICI


6. Mr. Laban Murgor
   Data and IT Lead
   ICI


7. Mr. Sammy Chege
   Diabetes and Hypertension Coordinator
   ICI


8. Mrs Jane Gitahi
   Senior registered nursing officer, Patient educator
   MTRH


9. Mrs Jackline Kerubo
   Nutritionist
   MTRH