Mbarara University of Science & Technology

Succeed We Must

Status

Expired

Start Date

November 5, 2024 2:00 pm

End Date

November 5, 2024 4:00 pm

Venue

PLT

Event Type

Target Audience

Current Students

Convenience vs. Accuracy: Are Malaria RDTs Compromising Patient Care?-Ground Round

Are you concerned about the accuracy of malaria diagnosis in Uganda?

Join us for a crucial discussion on the implications of relying solely on rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for malaria diagnosis.

Key Topics:

  • The Role of Parasite-Based Methods: Why are they essential for accurate diagnosis, especially in high-transmission areas?
  • Limitations of HRP2-Based RDTs: How do parasite-related factors affect their performance, potentially leading to missed diagnoses?
  • Case Studies: Real-world examples highlighting the challenges and consequences of inaccurate malaria diagnosis.
  • Best Practices for Sample Collection and Transportation: Ensuring optimal specimen quality for reliable laboratory testing.
  • Laboratory Diagnosis and Quality Assurance: The importance of accurate microscopic examination and robust quality control measures.

Moderator:

  • Mr. Rogers Kalyetsi: A renowned lecturer and researcher in parasitology and entomology from the Department of Medical Laboratory Science.

Other Presentations:

  • Case Presentation: Mr. Omara Shadrack
  • Sample Collection and Transportation: Ms. Mudondo Hope
  • Laboratory Diagnosis: Mr. Ronnie Katozi/Angela
  • Quality Assurance: Mr. Okeny Christopher
  • Wrap-Up: Mrs. Solome Kalembe
  • Closing Remarks: HOD (Rugera Simon Peter)

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the ongoing dialogue on improving malaria diagnosis and patient care in Uganda.

Those away can follow on line. Click here to Join.

 

 

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