Paul Yonga FRCP Edin

This morning, the East African Medical Journal (EAMJ) officially kicked off its Reviewer’s Training at the Kenya Medical Association (KMA) Centre—bringing together both senior and new reviewers in a shared commitment to strengthening scientific publishing in the region.

Today, the EAMJ officially launched its Online Journal Submission and Review System during the ongoing Reviewers’ Training at KMA Centre. The system, developed by Dr. Khulud Nurani, marks a significant step toward modernizing the Journal’s manuscript handling process.

Register here for the latest webinar from @esgvh2023 and AMM India escmid-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Today marks the beginning of World #Hepatitis #Testing Week! As #ESGVH, we stand united to promote early testing and awareness. @ESCMID @esgvh2023 @rawat5000 @pauloyonga @sandulescu_oana

Don't miss your chance to be featured in our upcoming KMA MEDICUS 8th Edition focused on "Global Health and HIV and AIDS." 🗓️ Submit by: 25th Nov 2024 📧 Send your submissions to: info@kma.co.ke kma.co.ke/resources/down… #GlobalHealth #HIVandAIDS #healthcare

Here is what is killing kenyans the most

For health professionals ‘Getting to grips with advising pregnant travellers’ free webinar number 4 will be on 27 September 2024 - registration is now open. More details at; rb.gy/hnkpef

Don’t say anything, just Rt. Pass it on🔄

#Travelling abroad to visit friends and/or family this summer? Check out our factsheet for some useful tips on how to have a healthy trip; rb.gy/94hsum

Make sure to stay #TickAware when enjoying the great outdoors and follow our simple guide on what to do if you’ve been bitten by a tick #BeTickAware #BeLymeAware

Measles is highly infectious. 1 person can infect 15 other unvaccinated people on average. Being vaccinated helps protect you and others who can't be vaccinated such as young and unborn babies. 👶 Find out more about the #MMR vaccine: nhs.uk/MMR

Publication: Latest #ESGAP collaborative publication The case for the access, watch, and reserve (AWaRe) universal guidelines for antibiotic use clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.com/article/S1198-… @pauloyonga @jeroenschouten3 et al cc @ICARS_global

#TravelTipTuesday Motion sickness can cause dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. You may feel it during train, airplane, or boat travel, but there are things you can do to help you feel better. Learn more about strategies to prevent and treat it: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/mo…

Congratulations on the first Kenyan person ever to be elected as the President of the @ACPIMPhysicians!

Another full house at the @ESGAP_ABS annual meeting @ESCMID #ESGAP24 It’s been a privilege to be part of this grateful for all the support from the community in voting for us. Time for a 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 fresh new team. 🍀 Kudos to @jeroenschouten3 for leading this group so effectively 👏🏼👏🏼

Traveling for #SpringBreak with friends? Be sure to check CDC’s webpage for your destination to see what specific vaccines or medicines you may need and what diseases or health risks are a concern at your destination. Learn more: bit.ly/2Q7aajq

If you are considered immunocompromised and are traveling to a destination with potential malaria risk, you may need to take medicine that prevents malaria. In addition, take steps to avoid bug bites. Learn more: bit.ly/37ENNJc

Call For Abstracts! 🔍 under the theme: "Transforming Healthcare Delivery: A Roadmap for Healthcare Reforms." 🌐 Submit your abstracts through abstracts@kma.co.ke | For detailed guidelines kma.co.ke/kma-conference…. The deadline for submission is 28th February 2023 #51KMACONF

#TravelTipTuesday Regular handwashing is one of the best ways to: • remove germs • avoid getting sick • prevent the spread of germs to others While traveling, make sure to wash your hands to prevent getting and spreading diseases. Learn more: bit.ly/3NYtBqK