Kenya National Forum for Adolescent Health and Wellbeing Webinar
Starting on:
Sep 21, 2023
Ending on:
Sep 21, 2023
Moderator(s):
Dr. Njeri Karianjahi
Consultant Paediatrician, Adolescent Medicine Specialist - Gertrude's Children’s Hospital
Venue:
Register Through: https://bit.ly/KPA-MOH-AAPAdolescentHealthWebinar21Sept2023
Max Credits:
3 Points

Provider:
Kenya Paediatric Association
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Kenya National Forum for Adolescent Health and Wellbeing Webinar

Starting on:
Sep 21, 2023
Ending on:
Sep 21, 2023
Venue:
Register Through: https://bit.ly/KPA-MOH-AAPAdolescentHealthWebinar21Sept2023

Description

The Kenya National Forum for Adolescent Health and Wellbeing Webinar will be a fully virtual event that will be done through the Zoom platform.

Objectives

1. Educate Participants: The primary objective is to educate participants about various aspects of adolescent health, including physical, mental, and emotional well-being. 2. Highlight Common Health Issues: Discuss common health issues that adolescents face, such as nutrition, physical activity, substance abuse, sexual health, and mental health challenges. Provide up-to-date information on these topics. 3. Promote Preventive Care: Emphasize the importance of preventive care, including vaccinations, screenings, and regular check-ups, to ensure adolescents grow into healthy adults. 4. Raise Awareness: Create awareness about the specific challenges adolescents face, including peer pressure, bullying, social media, and the importance of supportive environments. 5. Networking: Provide opportunities for participants to connect with one another, fostering a network of professionals and parents interested in adolescent health. 6. Continuing Education Credits: Where applicable, to allow attendees to earn continuing education credits.

Presenters

  1. Dr. Makeba Shiroya


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