Open for Registration
Hybrid
Accra
Viral Hepatitis and Liver Disease
8th Conference on Liver Disease in Africa (COLDA) 2025
18 – 20 September 2025
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Wendy Spearman
MBChB, FCP, FRCP, MMed, PhD
University of Cape Town, South Africa
Biography
Wendy Spearman is Head of the Division of Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Cape Town. She is Head of the Liver and Liver Transplant clinics at Groote Schuur Hospital.
She completed her 2-year Hepatology Fellowship under Professors Ralph Kirsch and Simon Robson at the UCT/MRC Liver Research Centre in 1991 and obtained her PhD in 2008 from the University of Cape Town on “The effect of two novel C-type lectins, Ba100 and Ba25, isolated from the venom of the puff adder, Bitis arietans on T lymphocyte proliferative responses.” She is actively involved in outreach liver education programmes, was appointed by the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care to develop Training modules on the management of Hepatitis B for sub-Saharan Africa and is co-director of the Viral Hepatitis in sub-Saharan Africa ECHO clinic. She was appointed as the lead consultant for the National Guidelines on the management and prevention of viral hepatitis in South Africa. Her research interests include viral hepatitis, drug-induced liver injuries, liver transplantation and novel immunosuppressants.
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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