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Understanding Legal and Ethical Issues in HIV Care
This is a pre-recorded training. It will be available on-demand to every health professional in the country.
Explore the critical intersections of HIV care, human rights, and ethics with our thought-provoking CPD course: This program is carefuly crafted to equip healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge to address the unique challenges faced by persons living with HIV (PLHIV). Delve into topics such as combating stigma, preventing discrimination, and advocating for the fundamental rights of individuals under your care.
This CPD training offers interactive content, and real-life scenarios to solidify your learning. By participating, you'll be prepared to identify and mitigate human rights abuses, advocate for change, and lead efforts to provide ethical and compassionate care.
WHY REGISTER?
Empower yourself to be a transformative force in HIV care! This course offers an invaluable opportunity to deepen your understanding of ethical principles and human rights in service delivery. By registering, you'll gain tools to confidently tackle sensitive issues, safeguard human dignity, and foster inclusive healthcare environments. Stand out as a professional committed to excellence and compassion.
MODULES INCLUDE
Module 1: Introduction to HIV and Ethical Considerations
An overview of HIV basics and the ethical issues commonly encountered in care delivery.
Module 2: Ethical Principles in HIV Service Delivery
Focus on core ethical principles and their application in providing care for PLHIV.
Module 3: Human Rights in HIV Service Delivery
An introduction to the human rights framework and its relevance to HIV care.
Module 4: Human Rights Violations in HIV Service Delivery, Workplaces, and Other Spaces
Explore the common types of violations PLHIV face and their impact on care.
Module 5: Drivers of HIV-Associated Human Rights Abuses
Identify societal and systemic factors contributing to human rights abuses.
Module 6: Case Studies
Practical application of knowledge through real-world scenarios and problem-solving.
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Overview
Course Description
This training is designed to enhance the capacity of healthcare professionals to address complex ethical and human rights challenges in HIV service delivery. Participants will explore topics including HIV basics, ethical principles, human rights frameworks, and the drivers of stigma and discrimination faced by persons living with HIV (PLHIV). Through engaging modules and case studies, the course aims to equip learners with practical skills to identify and mitigate human rights abuses, advocate for equitable care, and foster inclusive healthcare environments. This comprehensive training empowers professionals to deliver compassionate, ethical, and rights-based care to those affected by HIV.
What you will learn
By the end of the course, participants will:
1. Understand HIV transmission and related ethical considerations.
2. Apply ethical principles in HIV service delivery.
3. Recognize and address human rights violations affecting PLHIV.
4. Analyze drivers of HIV-associated human rights abuses.
5. Leverage case studies to improve practical outcomes in care.
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About Facilitators
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Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe
Director Public Health - Ghana Health Service (GHS)
Ghana Health Service (GHS)
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Dr. Stephen Ayisi Addo
BSc, MBChB, MPH,
Programme Manager - National AIDS Control Programme (NACP)
National AIDS Control Programme (NACP)
Dr. Stephen Ayisi Addo is a Public Health Physician with over 15 years of experience in the HIV/AIDS field. He is currently the Programme Manager of the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) in Ghana, where he is responsible for leading the national response to HIV/AIDS. Dr.
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- 4 Courses on CES
Dr. Anthony Ashinyo
MBChB, MPH, MGCP
Deputy Programme Manager
National AIDS/STI Control Programme, Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service
Dr. Anthony Ashinyo is the Deputy Program Manager of the National AIDS/STI Control Programme of Ghana. A distinguished Public Health Physician specializing in Epidemiology and Venereology, Dr. Ashinyo has amassed over two decades of dedicated service in the realm of HIV/AIDS in Ghana.
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- 1 Course on CES
Dr. Bernard Tei-Mensah Dornoo
BSc, MBChB, BL, LLB
General Practitioner (GP) and Lawyer
EQUIP Health Ghana, Accra
Dr. Bernard Tei-Mensah Dornoo is an accomplished Medico-Legal and Human Rights Consultant with over 13 years of combined experience in medical and legal practice. He is a member of both the Ghana Medical Association and the Ghana Bar Association, uniquely positioning him at the intersection of healthcare and law.
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Maame Yaa Gyesi-Addo Esq
BA, LLB, MSc, PCL
Senior Technical Advisor
Ghana-West Africa Project to Combat AIDS and STI
Maame Yaa Gyesi-Addo Esq is a dynamic and accomplished solicitor, barrister, program analyst, and technical advisor with extensive experience in legal practice, program development, and human rights advocacy.
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