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Queensland Mpox webinar
ASHM, in collaboration with Queensland Health, is hosting a Mpox webinar for all Queensland Primary health care practitioners, sexual health providers and emergency department clinicians.
Increased Australian mpox cases highlight the need for early detection and management by healthcare providers to prevent further spread.
ASHM, in collaboration with Queensland Health, is hosting a Mpox webinar for all Queensland Primary health care practitioners, sexual health providers and emergency department clinicians. The webinar aims to support the:
- Understanding of the epidemiology of mpox in Queensland and Australia, along with the corresponding public health responses.
- Development of strategies to enhance mpox vaccination rates within your clinic.
- Recognition indications for mpox testing by understanding its signs and symptoms.
Endorsement and CPD
HIV s100 Prescribers will receive 1 ASHM HIV CPD point for attending the session. RACGP Accreditation pending.
Speakers
- Mark Stickley, Public Health Physician, Metro South Public Health Unit
- Andrew Redmond, Infectious Diseases Physician, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
- Caroline Thng, Medical Director, Sexual Health Service, Gold Coast
- Ethan Salleh, GP, Gladstone Road Medical Centre
Details
- Date: Tuesday, 13 August 2024
- Time: 6:00 – 7:15pm (AEST)
- Location: Online – Teams (link will be provided after registering)
