Open for Registration
Hybrid
Addis Ababa
Viral Hepatitis and Liver Disease
9th Conference on Liver Disease in Africa (COLDA) 2026
17 – 19 September 2026
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Wendy Spearman
MBChB, FCP, FRCP, MMed, PhD
University of Cape Town, South Africa
Biography
Wendy Spearman is Emeritus Professor of Medicine and a Consultant Hepatologist in the Division of Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Cape Town. She was appointed as a University of Cape Town Senior Scholar in July 2024.
She was Head of the Division of Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town and Head of Liver Transplantation, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa from 1/01/1998 - 30/06/2024.
She is actively involved in outreach Liver Education Programmes and is the co-lead of the ‘Viral Hepatitis in sub-Saharan Africa” Project ECHO Clinic program. She was appointed as the lead consultant to develop the National Guidelines on the management and prevention of viral hepatitis in South Africa and as co-chair of the WHO 2024 Hepatitis B Guidelines Development Group. She is co-chair of the Africa CDC working group to develop an operational toolkit for the implementation of the WHO 2024 Hepatitis B Guidelines in Africa. She is Vice-president of the Society on Liver Disease in Africa (SOLDA). She is a member of Global NASH/MASH Council. Her research interests include viral hepatitis, MASLD, hepatocellular carcinoma, drug-induced liver injuries and liver transplantation.
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60 min
Nelly Mugo, Wendy Spearman, Ismael Katjitae, Lucille H. Blumberg
CME Series | HIV, Co-Infections, 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 co-infections 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 co-infections 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 co-infections 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 Co-Infection: Clinical Implications