TB contact investigation and contact screening
| Name | HAMURWA HC IV |
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| Activity Title | TB contact investigation and contact screening |
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| Details | A CPD session on Contact Investigation and Screening was conducted to strengthen health workers’ knowledge and skills at Mpungu HCIII in early detection and prevention of tuberculosis (TB) and other infectious diseases. The session emphasized the importance of identifying and screening household and close contacts of confirmed TB cases to break the chain of transmission.
Topics covered included the steps in contact investigation, screening methods, documentation and reporting, and referral for further testing or treatment. Participants discussed common challenges faced during field follow-ups and shared practical solutions to improve community engagement and case finding. |
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| Competence | Public Health |
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| Start Date | 03-11-2025 |
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| End Date | 03-11-2025 |
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| Event Time | 10:30 AM |
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| Location | Mpungu HCIII |
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| Cost (UGX) | 0 |
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| CPD Points | 2 |
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