Sustaining Specialized Dermatology Training in ECSA!
With the International Foundation for Dermatology (IFD) withdrawing support after 28 years, the future of the Advanced Diploma in Dermato-Venereology at RDTC, Tanzania, now depends on regional commitment.
π’ Call to Action:
β Member states must take responsibility for sponsoring their own candidates.
β Specialized dermatological care is vital for addressing skin diseases, leprosy & STIs in the region.
β ECSA-HC initially supported the program, now sustained funding is needed to ensure continuity & impact.
Investing in dermatology training = Strengthening skin health in Africa!
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#Dermatology #MedicalTraining #ECSAHealthCommunity #74ECSAHMC #HealthEducation #SkinHealth #RegionalCollaboration
@ecsa_hc@WHOAFRO@WHO@AfricaCDC@wizara_afyatz@MOH_Kenya@MoHCCZim@MoHCCZim@MoH_Seychelles@health_malawi@MinofHealthUG@health_lesotho@EswatiniGovern1@RDTCTZ
Securing the Future of Dermatology Training in ECSA!
At the #74ECSAHMC, Prof. Daudi Mavura emphasized the urgent need for member states to take responsibility in funding candidates for the Advanced Diploma in Dermato-Venereology (ADDV) at RDTC, Tanzania.
π Key Insights:
β 414 graduates trained from 17 African countries since 1992.
β IFD withdrawing support after 28 years, making regional commitment crucial.
β Specialized dermatological care is essential for skin disease, leprosy & STI management in Sub-Saharan Africa.
β The long-term sustainability of this training now depends on member state sponsorship.
π’ Call to Action:
π― Member states must prioritize funding to ensure continued training & improved skin health across the region!
πΊ Watch live:
π Facebook: https://t.co/UZx2BIWwsE
π YouTube: https://t.co/kGNMQ04EW2
#Dermatology #MedicalTraining #ECSAHealthCommunity #74ECSAHMC #HealthEducation #SkinHealth #RegionalCollaboration
@ecsa_hc@WHOAFRO@WHO@AfricaCDC@RDTCTZ@wizara_afyatz@dmavura1
π’ The #74ECSAHMC is in full swing! π
Ministers, health leaders, and stakeholders are gathered in Lilongwe, Malawi, sharing insights on transformative health initiatives for the region.
π₯ Watch live:
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#HealthMinisters#ECSAHealthCommunity#Malawi#Kenya #Tanzania #Uganda #Lesotho #Eswatini #Zambia #Zimbabwe
We are pleased to announce the forthcoming 30th Continuous Medical Education conference.
See details on the poster.
For further inquiry, inbox us in all our platforms.
Looking forward to seeing you in Moshi
We had an amazing week of surgical assimilation, theatre experience of new skills, pathology lectures and practical interpretation.
Very Insightful!
Many thanks to Prof Matthias MΓΆhrle, Dr Gisela Metzler & Dr Lulyritha Kini for the amazing collaboration and program executionπ
Registration for the 2024 CME open NOW!!!!
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The annual RDTC CME is around the corner!Scheduled for the 10th-12th January 2023!
We are offically accepting abstracts until 31st October 2023.
Please remember to specify your presentation preferrence: physical,virtual or poster.
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We also had the privilege of meeting Prof Gilead Masenga, Executive Director of KCMC and Secretary of The Good Samaritans Foundation (GSF), alongside dedicated dermatology doctors, nurses, and trainees. #RDTC#Dermatology
Founded in 1990 through the collaboration of ILDS, the Tanzanian Ministry of Health, KCMC & GSF, the @RDTCTZ is a beacon of excellence, offering cutting-edge care to dermatological patients while nurturing the next generation of medical professionals #RDTC#SkinHealth4theWorld
RDTC continues to shine as a symbol of progress and unity. With over 290 graduates from 17 African countries and the Advanced Diploma in Dermato-Venerology (ADDV) programme, @RDTCTZ is making a lasting impact on healthcare across the continent. #SkinHealth4theWorld