Onchocerciasis Course
This course builds key skills for tackling onchocerciasis in areas with limited resources. Learn to diagnose using skin snips and eye checks, treat safely with ivermectin, manage reactions like Mazzotti, run community programs, and link eye care to prevent blindness and boost health outcomes in your community.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to spot onchocerciasis skin, eye, and body signs, do skin snips, and use simple tests in busy clinics with few supplies. Master safe ivermectin dosing, handle side effects, set up community treatment plans, link up referrals, and teach folks to fight the disease and stop blindness.
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Develop skills
- Diagnose onchocerciasis with skin snips, eye checks, and clear signs.
- Manage ivermectin treatment safely with right doses and monitoring.
- Handle side effects like Mazzotti reactions and stabilise patients quickly.
- Provide basic eye care and refer cases on time.
- Lead community treatment by training teams and tracking coverage.
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