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Ebola Virus Disease (EVD): Clinical Recognition, Preparedness and Outbreak Response
Starting on:
Oct 13, 2026
Ending on:
Oct 13, 2026
Moderator(s):
Mr. Martin Wamalwa
Wellness and Medical Examination Coordinator
Miss Theresia Mumo
Head of Clinical Quality Assurance and Improvement
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EQUITY AFYA LIMITED
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Ebola Virus Disease (EVD): Clinical Recognition, Preparedness and Outbreak Response

Starting on:
Oct 13, 2026
Ending on:
Oct 13, 2026
Venue:
Virtual CME Session hosted via Microsoft Teams. Participants will attend remotely through the registration link provided.

Description

This Continuous Medical Education (CME) session focuses on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), with emphasis on early clinical recognition, infection prevention and control, case management principles, and health facility preparedness and response. The session aims to strengthen healthcare professionals' knowledge and capacity to identify suspected EVD cases, implement appropriate infection prevention and control measures, and initiate timely reporting, referral, and response in accordance with current Kenya Ministry of Health guidelines and relevant public health protocols. Participants will also gain insights into practical approaches to surveillance, outbreak preparedness, and coordinated response within healthcare settings.

Objectives

By the end of the session, participants should be able to: Describe the epidemiology, transmission, clinical presentation, and key risk factors associated with Ebola Virus Disease. Recognize suspected EVD cases and outline appropriate screening, triage, isolation, and referral procedures. Apply recommended infection prevention and control measures to minimize transmission within healthcare facilities. Explain the reporting, surveillance, and outbreak response requirements in accordance with Kenya Ministry of Health guidelines. Identify essential facility preparedness measures, including staff safety, appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and coordination with public health response teams.

Presenters

  1. Mr. David Were
    Daniel Were is an Ebola Response Coordinator at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), with experience in Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) preparedness, response, and healthcare worker training. His professional background includes serving as aol an WHO Quality Contrd Assurance Officer in EVD/Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) training and participating in the KNPHI Ebola Response Mission between 2014 and 2016. His experience encompasses outbreak preparedness, infection prevention and control, and strengthening healthcare worker capacity to respond to emerging infectious disease threats.
    KNH, WHO, KNPHI Ebola Response Mission

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