Starting on:
Apr 10, 2021
Ending on:
Apr 10, 2021
Moderator(s):
Venue:
Nairobi Virtual
Max Credits:
5 Points
Provider:
Christian Medical & Dental Association Kenya
Claim Points
Apr 10, 2021
Ending on:
Apr 10, 2021
Moderator(s):
Nairobi Virtual
Max Credits:
5 Points
Provider:
Christian Medical & Dental Association Kenya
Claim Points
Questions & Updates on CoViD 19 Vaccine & its Safety
Starting on:
Apr 10, 2021 3:00 PM
Apr 10, 2021 3:00 PM
Ending on:
Apr 10, 2021 4:00 PM
Apr 10, 2021 4:00 PM
Venue:
Nairobi Virtual
Nairobi Virtual
Description
The The CoViD 19 pandemic has brought with it untold suffering coupled with uncertainties on its poorly understood effects and future impact. There have been many proposed care strategies and prevention of infection by vaccination is one of them. This too is laden with conflicting pieces of information leading to inertia including among healthcare workers. Information on measures taken to safeguard those involved helps to debunk myths and enhances uptake and increase uptake.
Objectives
To provide a platform for engagement by care givers. To encourage evidence based value based and scientific discourse on this current topic. To answer existing questions regarding the available COViD 19 vaccines and to hopefully, ultimately, allay fears among colleagues.
Pharmacovigilance and safety reporting of adverse events for the CoVID 19 vaccine.
Presenters
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Prof.
Walter Jaoko
Professor Director of KAVI. Former Chair Department of Microbiology
University of Nairobi, Stellenbosch University, KAVI,KNH, CMF Kenya -
Dr.
George Ochieng
Head of internal Medicine Consultant physician Vice Chair of Board
AIC Kijabe Hospital, CMF Kenya, -
Dr.
Dorothy Aywak
Pharmacoepidemiologist Master of Pharmacy in Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance National Secretary HOPAK
Hospital Pharmacists Association of Kenya, Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Pharmaceutcal Society of Kenya, Kenyatta National Hospital