Training Course Announcement 20th Virtual International Training Course on Management of Malaria
15th-19th august 2022
11.45-12.00 Introduction to the course and pretest (Dr. Kesinee Chotivanich, Dr. Polrat Wilairatana)
12.00-13.00 Overview of microscopic examination for malaria diagnosis (Dr. Porntip and team)
13.00-15.00 Virtual demonstration and practice for microscopic examination for malaria diagnosis (Dr. Porntip and team)
12.00-13.00 Overview of RDT for malaria diagnosis and demonstration (Dr. Noppadol and team)
13.00-14.00 Importance of malaria diagnosis: interactive approach (Dr.Srivicha Krudsood)
14.00-15.00 Molecular tools of malaria diagnosis (Dr. Wang and team)
15.00-16.00 Virtual demonstration of molecular diagnosis of malaria (Dr. Wang and team)
12.00-13.30 G6PD test and demonstration (Dr. Wanlapa Roobsoong and team)
13.30-14.30 National reference lab (NRL) in elimination settings (Dr. Aungkana Saejeng)
14.30-15.30 Impact of malaria diagnosis on malaria elimination: pre and post elimination phase (Dr. Jetsumon, Dr. Kesinee and team)
15.30-16.00 Post-test/quiz (all lecturers) Summary of training course (Dr. Kesinee Chotivanich, Dr. Polrat Wilairatana)
The training will be delivered online through multimedia presentations and virtual laboratory demonstrations. All participants and lecturers will be able to discuss various topics through the online platform as well as the Q&A chat box using ZOOM® application. Training materials, handouts, together with the WHO reference handbooks in the e-form will be handed to all confirmed participants at least 1 week before the start date.
Training will be conducted on 15th-18th august 2022 between 12.00-16.00 hr. in Bangkok, Thailand local time (GMT+7) through www.malariatraining.org Registered participants will have their username and password to login to this training course. The certificate of attendance will be provided
1. Overview of the WHO Global Technical Strategy for Malaria 2016 – 2030 (GTS) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
2. Epidemiology of malaria and overview of uncomplicated malaria
3. Overview of severe malaria, diagnosis of malaria parasites
4. Use of anti-malarial drugs and including anti-malarial drugs in area with anti-malarial drug resistance
5. Pathophysiology of severe malaria, pathogenesis & pathology of severe malaria (with virtual lab. demonstration)
6. Management of acute kidney injury, acid-base & electrolyte disturbances in severe malaria, management of pulmonary edema in severe malaria
7. Management of cerebral malaria & other malarial complications, malaria prevention & chemoprophylaxis
8. Malaria vector control
9. Nursing care in severe malaria
10. Management of malaria in pregnancy
11. Management of malaria in children
12. Management of severe malaria in limited facilities.