Kenya 4 fellowship

Programme
First haemophilia nurse in Mombasa
Fellow
Betty Mbogho, paediatric nurse, Coast General Hospital, Mombasa
Host institute
Johannesburg Academic Hospital “Haemophilia Comprehensive Treatment Centre”, Johannesburg, South Africa; responsible person: Prof Johnny Mahlangu
Duration
Three months, completed 2016
Objectives:
- Gain knowledge on identification, diagnoses and treatment of haemophilia patients
- Learn about the comprehensive care approach and nurse role in multidisciplinary team
- Recognise the storage, indications, safe administration and handling of blood components and factor
- Learn how to create awareness.