Starting on:
Mar 26, 2026
Ending on:
Mar 26, 2026
Moderator(s):
KUTRRH
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
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Mar 26, 2026
Ending on:
Mar 26, 2026
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Pauline Rintari
Dr.
Venue: Dr.
KUTRRH
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
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Vaccination in CKD & transplant patients
Starting on:
Mar 26, 2026
Mar 26, 2026
Ending on:
Mar 26, 2026
Mar 26, 2026
Venue:
KUTRRH
KUTRRH
Description
This training focused on the importance of vaccination in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and kidney transplant recipients. It covered the epidemiology of CKD, the impact of CKD and immunosuppressive therapy on immune function, recommended vaccination schedules, vaccine types, hepatitis B, influenza and pneumococcal vaccination strategies, kidney transplant vaccination guidelines, contraindicated vaccines after transplantation, and implementation strategies for improving vaccination uptake in renal units.
Objectives
Improved vaccination coverage among CKD and kidney transplant patients.
Reduced infection-related hospitalizations and complications.
Enhanced patient safety and quality of life.
Better implementation of vaccination protocols within renal services.
Presenters
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Dr.
Penina Machoka
Dr.