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WEBINAR INVITATION - CME ON UNDERSTANDING CURRENT CONCEPTS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF COPD

 

Understanding Current Concepts in the Management of COPD



Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the third leading cause of death globally, represents an important public health challenge that is both preventable and treatable. There are an estimated 3 million deaths annually from COPD accounting for about 6% of all deaths globally. It is a major cause of chronic morbidity worldwide and the prevalence is increasing.

The World COPD Day is an annual international event with goals to improve awareness and care. The Asthma and Chest Care Foundation (ACCF) in collaboration with Asthma and Chest Care Research & Training Institute (ACCRTI), Nigerian Medical Association (Osun State Branch) and Department of Medicine, OAUTHC, Ile-Ife, is organizing a Continuing Medical Education (CME) in celebration of the World COPD Day 2021.

Theme:                 Understanding Current Concepts in the Management of COPD

Date:                     Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021

Time:                    2.00pm - Nigeria Time;

      7:00am - Central Time;

      8:00am Eastern Time;

     1:00pm UK Time

Don’t miss this webinar as experienced respiratory physicians will be discussing current updates on the burden and management of COPD and vaccination options to reduce acute exacerbations of COPD in our society.

Those expected to attend:

•                     General Medical Practitioners                            

•                     Clinicians

•                     Chest Physicians                                                           

•                     Respiratory Nurses

•                     Pharmacists                                                                  

•                     Physiotherapists

•                     Cardiothoracic Surgeons                                      

•                     Accident and Emergency Doctors

•                     Postgraduate Medical Doctors                           

•                     Allied Professionals

•                     COPD Care Givers and the General Public


Register in advance for this webinar: https://bit.ly/2ZQMgk7

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

For more details, contact: Nike (+2348124770968), Emmanuel (+23408036581405)

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  1. UnknownNovember 29, 2021 at 5:10 AM

    Good afternoon Prof.
    Please can we soft copy of the lectures.
    Thank you Sir.

    ReplyDelete
  2. UnknownNovember 29, 2021 at 9:57 AM

    Good Evening Prof, I will be glad if the recorded session or slides are made available to us.

    ReplyDelete

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