Ismael Katjitae - MD, MMed

Biography

Ismael Katjitae is Chairperson of the National Technical Advisory Committee of the HIV/AIDS response in Namibia. He was a role-player participating in spearheading the country’s National Response on HIV and AIDS, focusing on training health workers about the national HIV/AIDS guidelines. He was involved in developing and implementing various national and international guidelines on HIV and AIDS. As Consultant Physician at the Namibia Ministry of Health and Social Services, he is tasked with training students and interns, while providing guidance and support to medical officers. He serves on the educational committee of the Health Professions Council of Namibia and is a Board Member of the Namibian HIV Clinical Society. He was a member of the Steering Committee of the School of Medicine at the University of Namibia (UNAM) that established the School of Medicine for which he remains involved in student clinical training. He participated in the setting up of the National Public Cardiac Unit in Windhoek. Physician to the former President, Hon. Hifikepunye Pohamba, Dr. Katjitae is a medical consultant at Fresenius Medical Care – Windhoek Kidney & Dialysis Centre. He trains private practitioners on best practices concerning HIV and AIDS, as well as other topical issues in Internal Medicine.

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CME Series | HIV, Coinfections, and Comorbidities in Resource-Limited Settings

HIV

60 min

Nelly Mugo, Wendy Spearman, Ismael Katjitae, Lucille H. Blumberg

CME Series | HIV, Coinfections, and Comorbidities in Resource-Limited Settings

This module explores the complex interplay between HIV and co-occurring infections and conditions in resource-limited settings. Through a series of focused lectures, participants will gain insights into the clinical and epidemiological challenges posed by HIV when it overlaps with human papillomavirus (HPV), viral hepatitis, chronic kidney disease, and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Emphasis is placed on practical, integrated approaches to care that respond to real-world constraints.

What Will Set You Apart?

By completing this module, you will:

Comprehend the clinical implications of HIV coinfections with HPV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C

Discuss the interplay between HIV infection and chronic kidney disease in resource-limited settings

Understand the epidemiological patterns and clinical consequences of HIV coinfections with neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)

Is This Program for You?

This program is designed for clinicians, nurses, public health professionals, and researchers working in HIV care, especially in resource-limited settings. It is particularly relevant for those managing complex cases involving coinfections or comorbidities, and for healthcare providers seeking integrated, practical strategies to improve outcomes for people living with HIV.

What Will You Cover in This Module?

HIV and HPV

HIV & Hepatitis B and C

HIV and Chronic Kidney Disease

Neglected Tropical Diseases and Coinfection: Clinical Implications