UFAR presentation I created to support public speaking engagements. The presentation was intended to inform US audiences about the disease and its impact to people and communities in the region of the Democratic Republic of Congo where UFAR is responsible for treatment.
Pakistan is located in a strategically important region between South Asia, West Asia, and Central Asia. It has been an important hub for global powers like Britain, the USSR, and the US for the last 20 years. Pakistan's significance increased during the Cold War as it allied with the US against the USSR, and further increased after 9/11. Pakistan serves as a crucial link between energy-rich Iran and Afghanistan and energy-deficient countries like India and China. It offers the shortest land route for trade. Its strategic location and Gwadar port also make it important for China's Belt and Road Initiative. Pakistan is poised to further increase in geopolitical significance due to its role in countering terrorism and ties
Pakistan's geostrategic importance lies in its proximity to major powers like China and India, and its position between Central Asia, the Middle East and South Asia. As a result, Pakistan serves as an important transit route for trade and energy pipelines between these regions. Additionally, Pakistan's status as a nuclear-armed Muslim country with ties to China make it a significant geopolitical player. The document outlines seven key aspects of Pakistan's geostrategic value, including its role in reducing Indian influence in the region and providing China with access to the Middle East.
El 12 de mayo de 2017 celebramos en la Fundación Ramó Areces una jornada con IS Global y Unitaid sobre enfermedades transmitidas por vectores, como la malaria, entre otras.
This document summarizes leprosy, including its causes, symptoms, history, classification, treatment, and the national leprosy eradication program in India. It discusses how leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae, affects the skin and nerves, and was recognized in ancient civilizations. Multidrug therapy provided through the WHO has largely cured the 16 million cases treated over 20 years. The national program in India focuses on case detection, treatment, prevention, and social stigma reduction through various strategies including modified leprosy campaigns and special action projects.
Help Davao: SurfAid International early results from CLTS in Nias, Indonesia Declan Hearne
This review is focused on ‘water and health’ and seeks to share lessons learnt from the Western Sumatra Islands, Indonesia where communities are leading the eradication of open defecation through an approach known as Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS). With the apparent increasing frequency and intensity of hydro-hazards, hydrological ex-tremes and water-related disasters being witness in the Philippines the presentation will demonstrate that these approaches enable communities to increase resilience and to bet-ter self manage sanitation in the event of natural disasters. The paper will also expand upon how SurfAid International is piloting this approach in the early recovery processes in the aftermath of the M7.6 September 30th West Sumatra Earthquake. The paper will out-line the links between CLTS and how it can positively impact on conflict mitigation and community participation in the management of water resources. The paper is geared at the development practitioners who aim is to improve human lives. It is line with MGD 7. The paper is also useful to other land and water managers as the prescribed process of CLTS is focused on the reduction of bacterial contaminate from diffused point sources through the reduction of open defecation. Lessons from the paper also can also be employed by hazard managers to help better prepare communities to be able to self manage sanitation in emergency responses.
Proposal for a sustainable community medical clinic at koindu 1Usman Daramy
The document proposes establishing a sustainable community medical clinic in Koindu, Sierra Leone to address health needs. The clinic would provide primary care, laboratory services, accommodations, and community education. It would be integrated into a larger community development platform including an agricultural food processing activity to promote sustainability. The clinic aims to improve health access for the marginalized region affected by civil conflict and Ebola, and would operate through generating revenues and community support after an initial two year subsidy period.
Pakistan is located in a strategically important region between South Asia, West Asia, and Central Asia. It has been an important hub for global powers like Britain, the USSR, and the US for the last 20 years. Pakistan's significance increased during the Cold War as it allied with the US against the USSR, and further increased after 9/11. Pakistan serves as a crucial link between energy-rich Iran and Afghanistan and energy-deficient countries like India and China. It offers the shortest land route for trade. Its strategic location and Gwadar port also make it important for China's Belt and Road Initiative. Pakistan is poised to further increase in geopolitical significance due to its role in countering terrorism and ties
Pakistan's geostrategic importance lies in its proximity to major powers like China and India, and its position between Central Asia, the Middle East and South Asia. As a result, Pakistan serves as an important transit route for trade and energy pipelines between these regions. Additionally, Pakistan's status as a nuclear-armed Muslim country with ties to China make it a significant geopolitical player. The document outlines seven key aspects of Pakistan's geostrategic value, including its role in reducing Indian influence in the region and providing China with access to the Middle East.
El 12 de mayo de 2017 celebramos en la Fundación Ramó Areces una jornada con IS Global y Unitaid sobre enfermedades transmitidas por vectores, como la malaria, entre otras.
This document summarizes leprosy, including its causes, symptoms, history, classification, treatment, and the national leprosy eradication program in India. It discusses how leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae, affects the skin and nerves, and was recognized in ancient civilizations. Multidrug therapy provided through the WHO has largely cured the 16 million cases treated over 20 years. The national program in India focuses on case detection, treatment, prevention, and social stigma reduction through various strategies including modified leprosy campaigns and special action projects.
Help Davao: SurfAid International early results from CLTS in Nias, Indonesia Declan Hearne
This review is focused on ‘water and health’ and seeks to share lessons learnt from the Western Sumatra Islands, Indonesia where communities are leading the eradication of open defecation through an approach known as Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS). With the apparent increasing frequency and intensity of hydro-hazards, hydrological ex-tremes and water-related disasters being witness in the Philippines the presentation will demonstrate that these approaches enable communities to increase resilience and to bet-ter self manage sanitation in the event of natural disasters. The paper will also expand upon how SurfAid International is piloting this approach in the early recovery processes in the aftermath of the M7.6 September 30th West Sumatra Earthquake. The paper will out-line the links between CLTS and how it can positively impact on conflict mitigation and community participation in the management of water resources. The paper is geared at the development practitioners who aim is to improve human lives. It is line with MGD 7. The paper is also useful to other land and water managers as the prescribed process of CLTS is focused on the reduction of bacterial contaminate from diffused point sources through the reduction of open defecation. Lessons from the paper also can also be employed by hazard managers to help better prepare communities to be able to self manage sanitation in emergency responses.
Proposal for a sustainable community medical clinic at koindu 1Usman Daramy
The document proposes establishing a sustainable community medical clinic in Koindu, Sierra Leone to address health needs. The clinic would provide primary care, laboratory services, accommodations, and community education. It would be integrated into a larger community development platform including an agricultural food processing activity to promote sustainability. The clinic aims to improve health access for the marginalized region affected by civil conflict and Ebola, and would operate through generating revenues and community support after an initial two year subsidy period.
The Nawiri Lions Group proposes an HIV/AIDS and reproductive health awareness project in Kuwinda and Ngong areas. Kuwinda is an impoverished slum with inadequate healthcare access. The project aims to create HIV/AIDS awareness, provide counseling and testing, and reduce stigma through community outreach. Community health workers and posters will educate residents and mobile testing will bring services directly to people. If successful, it could improve health choices and outcomes for the community. The estimated budget is 18,400 Kenyan Shillings.
Here are some possible responses to the questions:
1. The higher incidence and prevalence of leprosy in males compared to females could be due to various socio-cultural factors. Males may have greater exposure and mobility which increases their risk of contracting the disease. There could also be under-reporting of cases in females due to lack of access to healthcare and social stigma.
2. To reduce stigma and discrimination against leprosy affected persons and their families, sustained awareness programs targeting the general public as well as affected communities are needed. Educating people about the modes of transmission and that leprosy is curable can help reduce misconceptions. Involving affected persons in advocacy can also help normalize the condition and empower those
National Leprosy Eradication Program(NLEP)-1.pptxLavanya122320
The National Leprosy Eradication Program (NLEP) was launched in 1983 with the goals of reducing prevalence of leprosy to less than 1 per 10,000 people and interrupting disease transmission. Key strategies include early detection of new cases, complete treatment with multidrug therapy, reducing disabilities, and increasing awareness. Leprosy classification systems have evolved over time to better understand the disease spectrum and determine appropriate treatment. The Ridley-Jopling system from 1966 is now most commonly used, categorizing leprosy on a spectrum from tuberculoid to lepromatous pole.
This document discusses India's National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP). It summarizes that only 7% of women surveyed had previously participated in leprosy work, though 92% felt they could participate. The main factors preventing participation were lack of financial support, need for family permission, and not working near home. Women suggested delegating work based on skills and providing proper training. Overall, the document examines determinants of rural women's low participation in NLEP and identifies solutions to increase involvement.
This document outlines a strategic plan called the ASHA PROJECT (HOPE PROJECT) to address challenges faced by communities affected by natural disasters in Barguna District, Bangladesh. The plan aims to improve lives through capacity building and empowerment by implementing training programs focused on infrastructure development, economic development, disaster preparedness, and healthcare. Specific goals include building cyclone-resistant homes, improving water and sanitation access, diversifying agriculture, providing microcredit, training community leaders and children in disaster response, and establishing primary healthcare services. The budget totals $20 million USD over multiple years and includes detailed allocations. Partnerships, monitoring and evaluation, and long-term sustainability goals are also discussed.
The document discusses the grim reality of the AIDS epidemic globally and in Sub-Saharan Africa in particular. It then describes DREAM, a program started by the Community of Sant'Egidio to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in Mozambique using highly active antiretroviral therapy. DREAM has expanded to other African countries with the help of the Daughters of Charity and focuses on adherence, nutrition support, and capacity building within local communities. Financing comes from various sources and the annual cost per patient is $300. The goal of DREAM is long-term systemic change through a sustainable, holistic approach that empowers local people.
International Medical Corps tackled a 2009 cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe through health, water, and sanitation interventions. Their comprehensive strategy included increasing access to clean water, improving hygiene practices, and building local capacity. This effective response helped reduce cholera cases from over 98,000 to just 146. Their work created a more sustainable response through training local staff and committees, and empowering communities to manage future outbreaks.
National Vector Borne Disease Control ProgrammeTheThemer
The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) aims to prevent and control six vector borne diseases including malaria, Japanese encephalitis, dengue, chikungunya, kala-azar, and lymphatic filariasis. The programme is implemented through states and union territories with technical and financial assistance provided by the central government. It uses a three pronged strategy of disease management, integrated vector management, and behavior change communication. The document then focuses on providing details about malaria, its transmission, signs and symptoms, control strategies under NVBDCP including drug distribution centers and use of larvicides. It also outlines India's National Framework for Malaria Elimination which aims to eliminate malaria in the
This chapter discusses how to deal with dengue. It focuses on community actions like removing stagnant water and using insecticides to control mosquito breeding. Health personnel implement guidelines for prevention and control through education, surveillance, and containment. Challenges include climate, population growth, and lack of awareness or resources. Medically, treatment is supportive with fluids and avoiding NSAIDs, while severe dengue requires careful fluid management and treatment of hemorrhage.
ROLE OF COMMUNITY PHARMACIST IN MALARIAL CONTROL PROGRAMMALINIR14
Malaria is a serious or fatal disease caused by plasmodium parasite transmitted by the bite of infective female mosquitoes.
The term MALARIA is derived two italian words i.e mal means bad aria means air.
MALARIA is most important parasitic disease of the world.
Malaria in humans is caused by four Plasmodium species:
Plasmodium falciparum,
Plasmodium vivax,
Plasmodium malariae, and
Plasmodium ovale.
blood smear and Rapid Diagnostic Tests. India became independent, several measures have been taken under National Government to improve the health of people.Program among these measures are the NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, which has been launched by central government of control and eradication of communicable disease, improvement of environmental sanitation, raising the standard of nutrition, control of population and improving rural health.
Program among these measures are the NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, which has been launched by central government of control and eradication of communicable disease, improvement of environmental sanitation, raising the standard of nutrition, control of population and improving rural health.
Program among these measures are the NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, which has been launched by central government of control and eradication of communicable disease, improvement of environmental sanitation, raising the standard of nutrition, control of population and improving rural health.
Program among these measures are the NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, which has been launched by central government of control and eradication of communicable disease, improvement of environmental sanitation, raising the standard of nutrition, control of population and improving rural health.
Program among these measures are the NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, which has been launched by central government of control and eradication of communicable disease, improvement of environmental sanitation, raising the standard of nutrition, control of population and improving rural health.
Program among these measures are the NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, which has been launched by central government of control and eradication of communicable disease, improvement of environmental sanitation, raising the standard of nutrition, control of population and improving rural health.
Program among these measures are the NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, which has been launched by central government of control and eradication of communicable disease, improvement of environmental sanitation, raising the standard of nutrition, Cand improving rural health.
Program among these measures are the NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, which has been launched by central government of control and eradication of communicable disease, improvement of environmental sanitation, raising the standard of nutrition, control of population and improving rural health.
Program among these measures are the NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, which has been launched by central government.
Community based COVID preparedness (CBCP) 25082021Sudhanshu39
The coronavirus pandemic has shown us a new world where the status quo no longer exists.
•‘The world has seen many crises over the past 30 years, including the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-09. Each has hit human development hard but, overall, development gains accrued globally year-on-year. COVID-19, with its triple hit to health, education, and income, may change this trend.’ UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner
• But the pandemic also shows us the wisdom of what is already inherent in the SDGs; the challenges we face cannot be dealt with in isolation or by a piecemeal approach.
• WHO COVID-19 Strategic Response and Preparedness Plan 2021 also highlights the need for coordinated response to plot a course out of the pandemic.
This document summarizes information on tuberculosis (TB), the National Tuberculosis Program (NTP), and strategies for controlling TB in the Philippines. It states that TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is transmitted through infectious droplets from coughing, sneezing, talking, or singing. The NTP achieved global targets for TB case detection and treatment success rates. However, emerging issues like drug resistance and co-morbidities need to be addressed to prevent further transmission. The program aims to reduce variations in performance, scale up coverage of DOTS implementation, and reduce out-of-pocket expenses for quality TB services.
This document announces an online symposium hosted by the Young Neurosurgeons Forum on providing neurosurgical services during disasters. The symposium will discuss concepts like telemedicine, telesurgery, and mobile emergency/neurosurgical units. Speakers will include leaders from the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies on training neurosurgeons in developing areas and addressing public health issues. The document provides background on recent major earthquakes in Haiti and Chile to illustrate the need for rapid neurological response during disasters when infrastructure is damaged and communications fail.
The document summarizes leprosy, a contagious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae bacteria that affects the skin and nerves. It describes the classification, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, multidrug treatment recommendations from the WHO, and strategies of India's National Leprosy Elimination Programme to detect and manage leprosy cases through education, short-term multidrug therapy, and rehabilitation.
Community Ophthalmology - Blindness, Different Plans and their outcomeagasthya2k19
This document discusses community ophthalmology and the National Programme for Control of Blindness (NPCB) in India. It provides an overview of the NPCB, including its objectives to reduce blindness prevalence, component activities, and organizational structure. Major causes of blindness in India are discussed, as well as goals and initiatives under the NPCB in the 12th five-year plan to further reduce blindness and expand eye care services.
Vaccines and diagnostics—The case for regional One Health centres of excellence ILRI
Vaccines and diagnostics are important tools for One Health approaches to address livestock diseases. Case studies on the East Coast fever vaccine and Newcastle disease vaccine show that while vaccines can be effective, widespread adoption by smallholder farmers faces challenges. Diagnostic tests developed by ILRI for tick-borne diseases have had high impact, though it is difficult to directly attribute impacts. The presentation concludes that while vaccines intuitively could have large scale impacts, enabling adoption among smallholders and pastoralists is difficult, and that disease insights require infrastructure investments for diagnostics.
Antenna Foundation is a non-profit that develops technologies to meet essential needs in developing communities. In 2015:
- It had over 60 projects in 30 countries related to water/hygiene, nutrition, energy, agriculture, medicine, and microcredit.
- Its WATA electrochlorination device produced over 5 million bottles of chlorine sold in Guinea to combat water-borne diseases, and was approved for national rollout in Burkina Faso.
Sightsavers is a non-profit organization founded by Sir John Wilson with a vision of eliminating preventable blindness globally by 2020. The document outlines key facts about blindness including that 37 million people are blind worldwide and 75% of cases are avoidable. It also summarizes Sightsavers' programs in cataract surgery, river blindness, trachoma, childhood blindness, low vision, inclusive education and community-based rehabilitation in 33 countries. Sightsavers works with ministries of health, local NGOs, and organizations for the blind to provide eye care services and build capacity.
The Nawiri Lions Group proposes an HIV/AIDS and reproductive health awareness project in Kuwinda and Ngong areas. Kuwinda is an impoverished slum with inadequate healthcare access. The project aims to create HIV/AIDS awareness, provide counseling and testing, and reduce stigma through community outreach. Community health workers and posters will educate residents and mobile testing will bring services directly to people. If successful, it could improve health choices and outcomes for the community. The estimated budget is 18,400 Kenyan Shillings.
Here are some possible responses to the questions:
1. The higher incidence and prevalence of leprosy in males compared to females could be due to various socio-cultural factors. Males may have greater exposure and mobility which increases their risk of contracting the disease. There could also be under-reporting of cases in females due to lack of access to healthcare and social stigma.
2. To reduce stigma and discrimination against leprosy affected persons and their families, sustained awareness programs targeting the general public as well as affected communities are needed. Educating people about the modes of transmission and that leprosy is curable can help reduce misconceptions. Involving affected persons in advocacy can also help normalize the condition and empower those
National Leprosy Eradication Program(NLEP)-1.pptxLavanya122320
The National Leprosy Eradication Program (NLEP) was launched in 1983 with the goals of reducing prevalence of leprosy to less than 1 per 10,000 people and interrupting disease transmission. Key strategies include early detection of new cases, complete treatment with multidrug therapy, reducing disabilities, and increasing awareness. Leprosy classification systems have evolved over time to better understand the disease spectrum and determine appropriate treatment. The Ridley-Jopling system from 1966 is now most commonly used, categorizing leprosy on a spectrum from tuberculoid to lepromatous pole.
This document discusses India's National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP). It summarizes that only 7% of women surveyed had previously participated in leprosy work, though 92% felt they could participate. The main factors preventing participation were lack of financial support, need for family permission, and not working near home. Women suggested delegating work based on skills and providing proper training. Overall, the document examines determinants of rural women's low participation in NLEP and identifies solutions to increase involvement.
This document outlines a strategic plan called the ASHA PROJECT (HOPE PROJECT) to address challenges faced by communities affected by natural disasters in Barguna District, Bangladesh. The plan aims to improve lives through capacity building and empowerment by implementing training programs focused on infrastructure development, economic development, disaster preparedness, and healthcare. Specific goals include building cyclone-resistant homes, improving water and sanitation access, diversifying agriculture, providing microcredit, training community leaders and children in disaster response, and establishing primary healthcare services. The budget totals $20 million USD over multiple years and includes detailed allocations. Partnerships, monitoring and evaluation, and long-term sustainability goals are also discussed.
The document discusses the grim reality of the AIDS epidemic globally and in Sub-Saharan Africa in particular. It then describes DREAM, a program started by the Community of Sant'Egidio to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in Mozambique using highly active antiretroviral therapy. DREAM has expanded to other African countries with the help of the Daughters of Charity and focuses on adherence, nutrition support, and capacity building within local communities. Financing comes from various sources and the annual cost per patient is $300. The goal of DREAM is long-term systemic change through a sustainable, holistic approach that empowers local people.
International Medical Corps tackled a 2009 cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe through health, water, and sanitation interventions. Their comprehensive strategy included increasing access to clean water, improving hygiene practices, and building local capacity. This effective response helped reduce cholera cases from over 98,000 to just 146. Their work created a more sustainable response through training local staff and committees, and empowering communities to manage future outbreaks.
National Vector Borne Disease Control ProgrammeTheThemer
The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) aims to prevent and control six vector borne diseases including malaria, Japanese encephalitis, dengue, chikungunya, kala-azar, and lymphatic filariasis. The programme is implemented through states and union territories with technical and financial assistance provided by the central government. It uses a three pronged strategy of disease management, integrated vector management, and behavior change communication. The document then focuses on providing details about malaria, its transmission, signs and symptoms, control strategies under NVBDCP including drug distribution centers and use of larvicides. It also outlines India's National Framework for Malaria Elimination which aims to eliminate malaria in the
This chapter discusses how to deal with dengue. It focuses on community actions like removing stagnant water and using insecticides to control mosquito breeding. Health personnel implement guidelines for prevention and control through education, surveillance, and containment. Challenges include climate, population growth, and lack of awareness or resources. Medically, treatment is supportive with fluids and avoiding NSAIDs, while severe dengue requires careful fluid management and treatment of hemorrhage.
ROLE OF COMMUNITY PHARMACIST IN MALARIAL CONTROL PROGRAMMALINIR14
Malaria is a serious or fatal disease caused by plasmodium parasite transmitted by the bite of infective female mosquitoes.
The term MALARIA is derived two italian words i.e mal means bad aria means air.
MALARIA is most important parasitic disease of the world.
Malaria in humans is caused by four Plasmodium species:
Plasmodium falciparum,
Plasmodium vivax,
Plasmodium malariae, and
Plasmodium ovale.
blood smear and Rapid Diagnostic Tests. India became independent, several measures have been taken under National Government to improve the health of people.Program among these measures are the NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, which has been launched by central government of control and eradication of communicable disease, improvement of environmental sanitation, raising the standard of nutrition, control of population and improving rural health.
Program among these measures are the NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, which has been launched by central government of control and eradication of communicable disease, improvement of environmental sanitation, raising the standard of nutrition, control of population and improving rural health.
Program among these measures are the NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, which has been launched by central government of control and eradication of communicable disease, improvement of environmental sanitation, raising the standard of nutrition, control of population and improving rural health.
Program among these measures are the NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, which has been launched by central government of control and eradication of communicable disease, improvement of environmental sanitation, raising the standard of nutrition, control of population and improving rural health.
Program among these measures are the NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, which has been launched by central government of control and eradication of communicable disease, improvement of environmental sanitation, raising the standard of nutrition, control of population and improving rural health.
Program among these measures are the NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, which has been launched by central government of control and eradication of communicable disease, improvement of environmental sanitation, raising the standard of nutrition, control of population and improving rural health.
Program among these measures are the NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, which has been launched by central government of control and eradication of communicable disease, improvement of environmental sanitation, raising the standard of nutrition, Cand improving rural health.
Program among these measures are the NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, which has been launched by central government of control and eradication of communicable disease, improvement of environmental sanitation, raising the standard of nutrition, control of population and improving rural health.
Program among these measures are the NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, which has been launched by central government.
Community based COVID preparedness (CBCP) 25082021Sudhanshu39
The coronavirus pandemic has shown us a new world where the status quo no longer exists.
•‘The world has seen many crises over the past 30 years, including the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-09. Each has hit human development hard but, overall, development gains accrued globally year-on-year. COVID-19, with its triple hit to health, education, and income, may change this trend.’ UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner
• But the pandemic also shows us the wisdom of what is already inherent in the SDGs; the challenges we face cannot be dealt with in isolation or by a piecemeal approach.
• WHO COVID-19 Strategic Response and Preparedness Plan 2021 also highlights the need for coordinated response to plot a course out of the pandemic.
This document summarizes information on tuberculosis (TB), the National Tuberculosis Program (NTP), and strategies for controlling TB in the Philippines. It states that TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is transmitted through infectious droplets from coughing, sneezing, talking, or singing. The NTP achieved global targets for TB case detection and treatment success rates. However, emerging issues like drug resistance and co-morbidities need to be addressed to prevent further transmission. The program aims to reduce variations in performance, scale up coverage of DOTS implementation, and reduce out-of-pocket expenses for quality TB services.
This document announces an online symposium hosted by the Young Neurosurgeons Forum on providing neurosurgical services during disasters. The symposium will discuss concepts like telemedicine, telesurgery, and mobile emergency/neurosurgical units. Speakers will include leaders from the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies on training neurosurgeons in developing areas and addressing public health issues. The document provides background on recent major earthquakes in Haiti and Chile to illustrate the need for rapid neurological response during disasters when infrastructure is damaged and communications fail.
The document summarizes leprosy, a contagious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae bacteria that affects the skin and nerves. It describes the classification, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, multidrug treatment recommendations from the WHO, and strategies of India's National Leprosy Elimination Programme to detect and manage leprosy cases through education, short-term multidrug therapy, and rehabilitation.
Community Ophthalmology - Blindness, Different Plans and their outcomeagasthya2k19
This document discusses community ophthalmology and the National Programme for Control of Blindness (NPCB) in India. It provides an overview of the NPCB, including its objectives to reduce blindness prevalence, component activities, and organizational structure. Major causes of blindness in India are discussed, as well as goals and initiatives under the NPCB in the 12th five-year plan to further reduce blindness and expand eye care services.
Vaccines and diagnostics—The case for regional One Health centres of excellence ILRI
Vaccines and diagnostics are important tools for One Health approaches to address livestock diseases. Case studies on the East Coast fever vaccine and Newcastle disease vaccine show that while vaccines can be effective, widespread adoption by smallholder farmers faces challenges. Diagnostic tests developed by ILRI for tick-borne diseases have had high impact, though it is difficult to directly attribute impacts. The presentation concludes that while vaccines intuitively could have large scale impacts, enabling adoption among smallholders and pastoralists is difficult, and that disease insights require infrastructure investments for diagnostics.
Antenna Foundation is a non-profit that develops technologies to meet essential needs in developing communities. In 2015:
- It had over 60 projects in 30 countries related to water/hygiene, nutrition, energy, agriculture, medicine, and microcredit.
- Its WATA electrochlorination device produced over 5 million bottles of chlorine sold in Guinea to combat water-borne diseases, and was approved for national rollout in Burkina Faso.
Sightsavers is a non-profit organization founded by Sir John Wilson with a vision of eliminating preventable blindness globally by 2020. The document outlines key facts about blindness including that 37 million people are blind worldwide and 75% of cases are avoidable. It also summarizes Sightsavers' programs in cataract surgery, river blindness, trachoma, childhood blindness, low vision, inclusive education and community-based rehabilitation in 33 countries. Sightsavers works with ministries of health, local NGOs, and organizations for the blind to provide eye care services and build capacity.
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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3. UFAR: Giving Back to The Congo
Onchocerciasis is a skin and eye
disease caused by a parasite.
The disease is transmitted by a
small black fly that breeds in
fast-flowing water.
Risk of blindness is higher for
those living close to such rivers,
thus the name Riverblindness
It affects 18 million people in
Africa, Latin America and
Yeman.
6. With Water We Live,
Without Water, We Die
The fast moving river water
gives life to the land.
It also serves as a breeding
ground to the black fly.
7. From a tiny blackfly…
Some people are bitten up to
10,000 times a day.
The worm lives and matures
under the skin of the victim and
give birth to millions and
millions of offspring.
The movement of these
offspring throughout the body
causes the initial symptoms.
9. The Itching is Ferocious
Sometimes people even use rocks
to scratch themselves.
Slowly but surely all the scratching
destroys the quality of the skin.
10. Inevitable Eye Damage and Blindness
But ultimately, without
intervention, the worst symptom
is the loss of vision as the worms
affect the eye. And the result is
irreversible blindness.
11. In a Society of Survival,
Care Replaces Schooling
12. Once established, it cannot be cured.
But treatment in the early
stages prevent blindness
13. With Intervention, There’s Hope
The onchocerciasis control program was
formed in the mid 1970s. The goal was to
break the cycle of transmission.
14. Phase Two Approach:
Community-Directed Treatment
with Ivermectin
– Annual dosing, combined with minimal follow-up
requirements
– Communities are empowered to manage their own health
through a partnership between community health care
workers, NGOs, national government and WHO/APOC.
– Passive distribution:
• Health centers or clinics
• Mobile clinics
15. CDTI Plan for Success
– The project is defined by the National Government
– It is funded primarily by the World Health Organization and
African Program for Onchocerciasis Control. With significant
funding by the Non-Governmental Development
Organization (UFAR). The National Government funds a
minor portion initially, increasing its investment in
subsequent years.
– The NGDO and the Government are responsible for technical
and administrative management of the project.
– Community-Directed approach leads to a high degree of
acceptance and success.
– The CDTI program is implemented by the Community
Distributors, working with APOC, NGDO and the
Government
– This approach provides for program sustainability and
integration with other healthcare interventions
16. Local Involvement
Local Commitment
– Sensitize village chiefs and community leaders
– Train local medical staff
– Local medical staff of doctors and nurses then
select and train village-based community
distributors
– Community distributors are compensated by the
villagers insofar as possible for their work
18. Mectizan (Ivermectin)
– Prevents worsening of vision and blindness
– Prevents itching and disabling skin lesions
– Improves skin condition and self-esteem,
culturally especially important for women
– Promotes resettlement back into previously
deserted farm land
– Improves school attendance and literacy for
children and labor productivity for adults
– Effective against scabies, mites, lymphatic
filariasis and intestinal worms
19. Mectizan (Ivermectin)
– History: Discovered by Merck in the 1970s
and developed for human use in the 1980s
– Activity: Rapidly kills microfilariae but not
adult worms
– Clinical application: Established as the first
extremely safe and highly effective drug for
treatment of onchocerciasis
– Availability: In 1987 Merck began providing
Mectizan free of charge for as long as needed
to control and eliminate onchocerciasis as a
public health problem worldwide
20. CDTI Riverblindness Projects in DRC
2004: 117 approved
projects in 19 countries,
treating 38 million
people per year in
88,000 communities
April, 2005: 411 million
treatments distributed
Kasongo
21. Helping people gain access to
medicine does not begin and end
with a free drug.
Kasongo Region
Size: West Virginia, or three
times the size of New Jersey
Population: 914,155 (3
Territories, 8 Health Zones and
116 Health Centers)
Prevalence of onchocerciasis:
40-59%
24. The UFAR Task: Treating CDTI Kasongo
Health Zone Health Population Villages
Name Centers
Kasongo 19 173,613 232
Kunda 22 193,955 279
Samba 9 90,293 121
Lusangi 14 128,573 165
Salamabila 13 109,048 191
Kabambare 10 76,256 134
Kampene 15 102,338 132
Pangi 14 67,333 97
Totals 116 941,409 1,351
25. United Front Against Riverblindness
― Mission: Bringing the CDTI Program to the Kasongo Region
― UFAR is managed by a multi-disciplinary 12-member Board of
Directors and a three-member Executive Committee.
― Board members are unpaid volunteers, blessed with a strong
sense of stewardship and a commitment to improve the lives of
the less fortunate.
― Registered as a tax-exempt charitable organization both in US
(September 2004) and DRC (August 2005)
― Goal: Control and eradicate Riverblindness in CDTI Kasongo,
in partnership with other players.
26. It takes a village to raise a child, sometimes it
takes a global village to save one.
This could not have come about without partners.
Official NGDO Group Members for Onchocercaisis Control
– Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM, Germany)
– Helen Keller International (HKI, US)
– Interchurch Medical Assistance (IMA, US)
– Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF, US)
– Light for the World (LW, Austria)
– Mectizan® Donation Program (MDP, US)
– Mission to Save the Helpless (MITOSATH, Nigeria)
– Organisation pour la Prévention de la Cécité (OPC, Fce)
– The Carter Center (CC, US)
– Sight Savers International (SSI, UK)
– United Front Against Riverblindness (UFAR, US)
– US Fund for UNICEF (US)
27. Challenges
― Accessibility to Kasongo: Extremely difficult by road, railway
or waterway
― Traditionally held views: Superstition, curse
― Co-incidence of loiasis (lymphatic filariasis) causes adverse
reaction to Riverblindness medicine
― Insecurity: Conflict and post-conflict areas
― Sustainability: Compensation of Community Distributors
— Fundraising: 20 – 25% of total CDTI Kasongo budget
36. CDTI Kasongo
Coordination Team
– Project coordinator: Dr. Arthur Nondo
– 2 Administrative assistants: Epando & Muteba
– Driver and Sentry
Medical Team
– 8 Doctors
8 Nurses
56 Assistant Nurses
10,755 Community Distributors
37. CDTI Kasongo Office
These new motorbikes
Dr. Arthur Nondo,
will be invaluable in the
CDTI Office Director
treatment distribution
38. UFAR Office in Kinshasa
The office must double as a hotel room for Dr. Shungu
39. Challenges
― Accessibility to Kasongo: Extremely difficult by road, railway
or waterway
― Traditionally held views: Superstition, curse
― Co-incidence of loiasis (lymphatic filariasis) causes adverse
reaction to Riverblindness medicine
― Insecurity: Conflict and post-conflict areas
― Sustainability: Compensation of Community Distributors
— Fundraising: 20 – 25% of total CDTI Kasongo budget
44. Challenges
― Accessibility to Kasongo: Extremely difficult by road, railway
or waterway
― Traditionally held views: Superstition, curse
― Co-incidence of loiasis (lymphatic filariasis) causes adverse
reaction to Riverblindness medicine
― Insecurity: Conflict and post-conflict areas
― Sustainability: Compensation of Community Distributors
— Fundraising: 20 – 25% of total CDTI Kasongo budget
45. Training Doctors and Nurses
Doctors and nurses are
trained in disease treatment
and on the CTDI approach.
They in turn will train the
distributors before treatment
can begin.
Symptoms of adverse reaction
include swelling of the eye,
severe diarrhea, resulting in
dehydration and weakness,
and ‘red eye’ (subconjunctival
hemorrhage).
Dr. Temor trains doctors and nurses
46. Training Sessions
Dr. Ntumba, now the DRC
Minister of Health for West Kasai
48. Training Community Distributors
It is critical that everyone take the medication. If some people do
and some don’t, the disease will never leave the village.
49. Source of hope: Community Workers
At the village level, bringing the drug to the people and
educating them as to the real causes of riverblindness and the
benefits of medication are the mission of health care workers
and community-based distributors.
50. Challenges
— Accessibility to Kasongo: Extremely difficult by road, railway
or waterway
— Traditionally held views: Superstition, curse
— Co-incidence of loiasis (lymphatic filariasis) causes adverse
reaction to Riverblindness medicine
— Insecurity: Conflict and post-conflict areas
— Sustainability: Compensation of Community Distributors
— Fundraising: 20 – 25% of total CDTI Kasongo budget
51. Conflict and Displacement in Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo
remains one of the world’s worst
ongoing humanitarian crises.
A presidential election in 2006 has
given rise to a democratic
government.
But still, more than 1,000 people die
each day from conflict-related causes
such as disease, malnutrition or
violence. In Kasongo, people are
returning home. The conflict
Corruption within the government is confined to a region 300
and pervasive state weakness allows miles north of Kasongo.
members of the national army and
members of armed groups alike to
perpetrate abuses against civilians.
52. Challenges
— Accessibility to Kasongo: Extremely difficult by road, railway
or waterway
— Traditionally held views: Superstition, curse
— Co-incidence of loiasis (lymphatic filariasis) causes adverse
reaction to Riverblindness medicine
— Insecurity: Conflict and post-conflict areas
— Sustainability: Compensation of Community Distributors
— Fundraising: 20 – 25% of total CDTI Kasongo budget
53. Meager Pay for Distributors
Community distributors are paid For the poorest villages, UFAR
by villagers, who pay with whatever must pay the distributors, who
they have … rice, peanuts, plantains, sometimes must travel door-to-
fresh wild game or poultry. door to reach everyone.
54. The 2007 UFAR Mission
Health Zone Name Health Population Villages
Centers
Kasongo 19 173,613 232
Kunda 22 193,955 279
Samba 9 90,293 121
Lusangi 14 128,573 165
Salamabila 13 109,048 191
Kabambare 10 76,256 134
Kampene 15 102,338 132
Pangi 14 67,333 97
Totals 116 941,409 1,351
59. Community Leaders Show the Way
Dose is easily determined Medical personnel and community
by height. leaders take the treatment first,
signifying safety and acceptance.
60. And the Treatment Begins
Mectizan was distributed door-to-door in 363 villages
over the next 10 days by
2,000 trained community distributors.
61. The 2008 UFAR Mission
Health Zone Health Population Villages
Name Centers
Kasongo 19 173,613 232
Kunda 22 193,955 279
Samba 9 90,293 121
Lusangi 14 128,573 165
Salamabila 13 109,048 191
Kabambare 10 76,256 134
Kampene 15 102,338 132
Pangi 14 67,333 97
Totals 116 941,409 1,351
62. The UFAR Mission
in the Years Ahead
— 2007 Kasongo health zone:
100,000 people 1,000,000
— 2008 Kasongo and Kunda
health zones:
Population
263,000 people
— 2010-2024 8 health zones:
263,000
1,000,000 people
100,000
— 10 – 15 years to 2007 2008 Beyond
eradicate the disease
63. Riverblindness: Only the First Step
WHO-Proposed Additional Projects for UFAR
Integration of riverblindness control with other healthcare
interventions
— Prevent childhood blindness (vitamin A)
— Control of intestinal worms
— Provision of clean water (wells)
— Malaria control (mosquito nets)
64. Challenges
— Accessibility to Kasongo: Extremely difficult by road, railway
or waterway
— Traditionally held views: Superstition, curse
— Co-incidence of loiasis (lymphatic filariasis) causes adverse
reaction to Riverblindness medicine
— Insecurity: Conflict and post-conflict areas
— Sustainability: Compensation of Community Distributors
— Fundraising: 20 – 25% of total CDTI Kasongo budget
66. UFAR 2008 Mission Budget
Field Office Personnel
11,000 14,100 Capital
Personnel
Operations Equipment Capital Equipment
42,715 32,360 Supplies
Communications
Training
Supplies Travel
Operations
8,625 Field Office
Travel
3,465 Training
20,925 Communications
11,285
67. How Many People
Can You Help Treat Today?
— The average village contains 500 people
— Half of these people already have riverblindness
— The average American family spends around $1,600 a year on
vacations
— A house cat costs nearly $1,000 a year, on average
— American coffee drinkers spend more than $175 on coffee per
year
— Riverblindness treatment costs less than $1 per
person
68. It has been said
that when faced with a great challenge,
you must do the thing that you think
you cannot do.
69. How to Contribute
By Check
Please make your tax-deductible donation
payable to UFAR
Send your check to:
UFAR
13 Carnation Place
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
By Credit Card
Please visit the UFAR website:
http://www.riverblindness.org
70. When we join hands,
we can defeat this dreadful disease!
www.riverblindness.org