TB remains a global public health threat. This session will explore the epidemiology, challenges, and global context of current TB control and prevention. Selected field-based solutions from developing countries will be shared, along with updates on innovative practices in public health from around the world.
Human trafficking is a growing phenomenon around the world, including in the US. Healthcare professionals may encounter trafficking victims, yet not recognize the signs and symptoms. The key physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual red flags that are raised by these victims will be presented and discussed. This session will use case scenarios to illustrate how to assess such victims.
TB remains a global public health threat. This session will explore the epidemiology, challenges, and global context of current TB control and prevention. Selected field-based solutions from developing countries will be shared, along with updates on innovative practices in public health from around the world.
Approximately 50 million people in our world are blind and many more suffer from low vision and eye disease. Approximately 80% of these eye problems are either preventable or treatable
with effective screening and affordable health intervention. 80 to 90% of avoidable blindness is in the developing world. This session looks at the major causes of world blindness and low vision and what is being done to combat these both clinically and in project planning.
