Listening to Dr. Susan Wamithi Gitao’s safari has the makings of an origin story for the books. She takes us through her medical education journey, while reflecting on key people in her family and career who helped make it all a reality, one day at a time. You do not want to miss hearing about one of the novel and most humbling paediatric subspecialties yet. Come learn about Developmental Paediatrics and the opportunities therein. You really do not want to miss out on this one. Should you want to reach out to Dr. Wamithi, her handle on X (Twitter) is @drciiru.

Resource Alert!!!

⁠⁠Cross-sectional survey on prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms at a tertiary care health facility in Nairobi⁠⁠

⁠⁠Pediatricians as Childhood Development Advocacy Champions in Kenya and Tanzania: A Case Study | Pediatrics⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://paeds.utoronto.ca/developmental-paediatrics#:~:text=The%20academic%20division%20of%20Developmental,community%20section%20of%20developmental%20paediatricians⁠⁠

Lingo Breakdown:

PCP-Pneumocystis pneumonia, a fungal infection of the lungs

M and M-morbidity and mortality meeting whose purpose is to review the quality of care being provided to patients and/or their families.

CMEs-continuous medical education sessions

ADHD- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

ODD-Oppositional Defiance Disorder

Leso-A type of cotton fabric printed with coloured designs, used mainly for women’s clothing

AKDN-Aga Khan Development Network

ECD-Early Childhood Development Honorable Mentions:

Sospeter Gitao

The Late Mrs. Edith Gitao

Mr. and Mrs. Wamithi

Prof. William Macharia

Dr. Frank Njenga

Dr. Roseline Ochieng

Dr. Mary Limbe

Dr. Robert Armstrong

Dr. Zipporah Gatheru

Dr. Sharon Smile

KPA Secretariat

ECD Champions

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