05/03/2026
📣 Weekly Continuous Medical Education Announcement
We are pleased to invite all healthcare professionals to our weekly CME session, focused on a critical topic in pediatric care.
Topic: Acute Exacerbation of Asthma
Pediatric asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that occurs in infants, children, and adolescents. It causes recurrent episodes of wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness due to narrowing of the airways. It is one of the most common chronic illnesses in childhood
Session Details:
· Date: Friday, 6 March 2026
· Time: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
· Venue: Al Sabbah Hospital, Juba, South Sudan 🇸🇸
· Format: Interactive case-based lecture with guided discussion
Faculty:
· Facilitators:
Dr. Angelo Anguei (House Officer)
Dr. Georgett Laki (Registrar)
· Supervisor:
Dr. Joel Taban (MD, Pediatrician)
Target Audience:
All healthcare professionals are encouraged to attend, especially:
Pediatricians, Medical Doctors, House Officers, Clinical Officers, Nurses, Midwives, Pharmacologists, and Medical Students.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this session, participants will be better able to:
1. Recognize early signs and symptoms of acute asthma exacerbation in children.
2. Assess the severity of asthma attacks using clinical parameters.
3. Initiate appropriate emergency management, including oxygen therapy and bronchodilators.
4. Administer systemic corticosteroids when indicated.
5. Identify children who require hospital admission or intensive care.
6. Educate caregivers about asthma action plans and trigger avoidance.
7. Implement strategies to prevent recurrent asthma exacerbations.
Regular CME Schedule:
Held every Friday at Al Sabbah Hospital. We cover high-impact pediatric topics to support clinical excellence.
Organized by the South Sudan Pediatrics Association (SSPA)
Building stronger health systems for South Sudan’s children.
Join us—strengthen your skills, share your experience, and help save young lives.
Sponsored by NAS Pharma.
