The Centre for African Studies at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland is hosting an international conference on Information and Comunication Technologies (ICT) and the revolutionary effect this is having. A call for papers has been issued for the event on 22-23rd April 2010 .
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Ignacio Ponseti, the orthopaedic surgeon who championed modern methods for treating infantile club foot, has passed away, aged 95. The ‘Ponseti method’, widely used in Malawi, consists of applying a series casts to allow the developing infant foot to straighten as it grows and avoid the need for surgery. The technique was used in Malawi [...]
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In May 2010 Pam Wilson, Sam Riddell and Marion Easton from Scotland are visiting Malawi College of Health Sciences, Zomba Campus, to cement the collaboration between Scottish Practices and Malawian Clinics. During thier stay they hope to make goodwill visits to several clinics including Matawale, Zingwangwa and Ndirande.
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Vaccinating children in Africa and Mexico against one of the most common causes of diarrhoea – a germ called rotavirus – has been shown to cut cases of diarrhoea and reduce deaths from diarrhoea-related illness in children. Recent research has confirmed the potential of the new rotavirus vaccine.
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Men being principle decision makers in our society have very important roles to play in efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rate. However, our hospital setting seems to be unfriendly evidenced by very few men who attend antenatal clinic with their wives. This leaves them out of safe motherhood education.
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Post partum haemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal death in Malawi. If available, Oxytocin can be injected after delivery of the baby to reduce the risk of haemorrhage. Oxytocin is injected intravenously, and thus requires venous access and skilled birth attendants. Misoprosol can be administered sublingually and thus could be given by birth attendants ina variety of environments. A [...]
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The Scotland Malawi Partnership (SMP) has updated and relaunched its website. Click the blue hyperlink to check out the changes. It is a useful forum for news, learning more about other projects, and source documents. The Twinning Clinics Project is proud to support SMP.
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Scots are apparently turning out in numbers to cheer on the Malawi football team when matches are shown on TV. The ‘tartan army’, as Scots fans are known, will try to shout loud enough in Glasgow to be heard in Angola.
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As part of an ongoing exchange programme between the University of Dundee, Scotland and The University of Malawi College of Medicine two Malawian students visited Scotland in nov-dec 2009. Yasin and Shaffi joined the Dundee Final Year Medical Course for 2 months.
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Are there any clinicians with an interest in Dermatolgoy who would be interested in developing links with clinicians in Scotland. There may be an opportunity for sharing of skills, pictures, advice and training with one of Scotland’s Dermatology centres. Please post a comment if so.
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