Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The Ministry of Health, the Trinidad and Tobago Medical Association (T&TMA), and the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Trinidad and Tobago Country Office (PAHO/WHO TTO) have successfully concluded the national Hansen’s Disease Continuing Medical Education seminar series in Trinidad and Tobago on May 13, 2025. This initiative aims to strengthen clinical capacity for diagnosing and managing Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy) across the country. Over 118 health care practitioners from both public and private sectors were trained in the series, conducted in five regions. The format was interactive, involving smaller group sizes, local case studies, and real-time audience engagement through a digital app. This approach made the sessions both practical and impactful, building on the longstanding work of the Hansen’s Disease Control Unit at the Ministry of Health. Participant feedback was positive, with many expressing appreciation for the opportunity to learn a disease they had never encountered firsthand. Dr. Mushtaq Ali Saiyed, the technical lead for the series, emphasized the effectiveness of the training model in boosting clinical competence. Learning assessments revealed a remarkable improvement in knowledge, with post-lecture scores averaging 92%. The closing ceremony featured a keynote address by The Honourable Dr. Rishad Seecheran, Minister in the Ministry of Health, who highlighted the collaboration with PAHO/WHO, which has contributed to effective disease management across all levels of care. This initiative is part of the PAHO Elimination Initiative, aiming to eliminate selected communicable diseases by 2030. With enhanced clinical vigilance, the country is well-positioned to meet its elimination target.
Reference: Trinidad and Tobago Takes A Bold Step Toward the Elimination of LeprosyLabels: PAHO
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