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This is a virtual event that will take place on Wednesday the 15th of February 2023 at 4:00 pm. The event will be streamed live on this page.
Target Audience: Pharmacists
Moderator: Dr. Amah Nkansah
Time: 1600 GMT (4:00 pm local time)
AGENDA
3:50 - 4:00 pm: Countdown
4:00 - 4:05 pm: Opening Remarks: Mrs. SophiA Baah
4:05 - 4:10 pm: Introduction of Speaker: Dr. Amah Nkansah
4:10 - 4:50 pm: Lecture Session: Dr. Yaa Owusu Agyeman
4:50 - 5:05 pm: Question and Answer Session All
5:05 - 5:20 pm: Presentation on Evelyn Brush: Dr. Yaa Owusu- Agyeman
5:05 - 5:20 pm: Cervical Cancer survivor story
5:05 - 5:20 pm: Question and Answer Session All
5:05 - 5:20 pm: Closing Remarks: Lady Pharm Mrs. Licia Addae
Overview
Course Description
This course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of cervical cancer, its causes, and how to prevent it through early detection and screening. The focus will be on the role of pharmacists in eliminating the disease.
What you will learn
At the end of the training, it is hoped that participants will:
1. Understand the definition, incidence, and mortality rates of cervical cancer.
2. Identify the major risk factors for cervical cancer, including HPV infection, smoking, and a weak immune system.
3. Recognize the symptoms and signs of cervical cancer and when to seek medical attention.
4. Be knowledgeable about the various screening options available; including the Pap test and HPV test.
5. Implement prevention strategies, including HPV vaccination, lifestyle changes, and safe sexual practices.
6. Appreciate the role of Pharmacists in cervical cancer prevention.
Course Content
Lecture Sessions
- LIVE EVENT - Wed 15th February 2023 @ 1600 - 1800 GMT 2 hours
Downloadables
No downloadable content added to this course yet.
About Facilitator
- 1 Course on CES
Dr. Yaa Owusu-Agyeman
MBChB, MSc
Health Services Manager – mPharma Ghana
mPharma
Dr. Yaa Owusu-Agyeman is the Health Services Manager at mPharma (Ghana). She provides strategic leadership and management to disease management and preventive health programmes covering HPV & Cervical Cancer, Telemedicine, Malaria and Diabetes.
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