Nurses Programme

Session 1
Time Topic Presenter Chairperson
10:55 – 11:00 Welcome Sr Natasha Nunan Sr Natasha Nunan
11:00 – 11:25 Leukaemia Dr Gugu Jali
11:25 – 11:50 The new kid on the block – Vaccinations in Haematology Sr Drina Heyns
11:50 – 12:00 Panel Discussion and Q&A
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
Session 2
13:00 – 13:25 Red flags in Haematology. Sepsis, side effects and saving lives. Dr Jasmine Ramiah Sr Drina Heyns
13:25 – 13:50 “Small Actions. Safer Care. Better Outcomes.” Central Venous Access Device care Sr Natasha Nunan
13:50 – 14:10 Antimicrobial locks Sr Stephanie Viljoen
14:10 – 14:35 Optimising blood product infusion safety and current national infusion guidelines in SA Sr Andrea Brummer
14:35 – 15:00 Panel Discussion and Q&A
15:00 – 15:30 Refreshment Break
Session 3
15:30 – 15:50 Palliative care in Haematology Dr  Curwin Matabula Sr Natasha Nunan
15:50 – 16:10 Healing the healer: Supporting the nurse, strengthening care Sr Andrea Brummer
16:10 – 16:20 Blood SA Sr Natasha Nunan
16:20 – 16:30 Campaigning for Cancer – Call to action Comfort Maluleke
 16:30 Close

Adcock Ingram, a Proudly South African company was founded over 130 years ago in 1891. The Company has an extensive portfolio, including well-known household brands. Adcock Ingram manufactures, markets, sells and distributes a wide range of products. The diversified portfolio includes non-price-regulated healthcare, consumer products, a strong presence in over the counter, an extensive portfolio of branded and generic prescription medicines. As the largest supplier to the private sector in South Africa, the Company provides work to more than 2 000 employees. Bidvest Group Limited has a majority ownership with Natco Pharma, an Indian-based pharmaceutical Company, as the other shareholder. Our mission is to provide quality products that improve the health and lives of the people in the markets that we serve.

Hematology is a complex and challenging area of medicine. At Roche, finding innovative solutions for those affected by diseases of the blood is not only a priority, it's in our blood. Our commitment extends beyond developing innovative therapies, to playing a wider role in improving patient's quality of life. We are exploring the best ways to deliver innovations to patients as quickly and effectively as possible, which includes evolving and improving how our clinical trials are designed and how our therapies are administered. We are also looking at new ways to measure treatment success through the use of alternative clinical endpoints.

We continue to invest in bringing innovative treatment options to people with diseases of the blood, as our teams strive to continually deliver transformational change for patients and the physicians who treat them.

https://www.roche.com/solutions/focus-areas/haematoloqy

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Aspen is a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company. With more than 170 years of heritage. Aligned with our ethos “Healthcare. We Care.”, our basket reflects a combination of legacy, innovation, and reliability, positioning Aspen as a preferred and trusted partner in advancing healthcare. We are dedicated to enhancing patient health and quality of life.

BeOne Medicines is a global oncology company dedicated to transforming cancer care through scientific excellence, innovation, and exceptional speed. Our fully integrated model spans discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization, enabling us to bring breakthrough therapies to patients faster. With one of the world's largest oncology-focused R&D organizations and a pipeline of more than 45 clinical and commercial-stage assets, we are advancing the future of cancer treatment. Through a commitment to expanding access worldwide, BeOne is working to reach more patients than ever before. Together, we are how the world stops cancer.

To find out more, please visit: www.beonemedicines.co.za

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Contact details: For general information: infosa@beonemed.com. Adverse events: patientsafetyza@beonemed.com

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Agios is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company. The company’s vision is to redefine the future of rare disease treatment. With a foundation in hematology, Agios combines biological expertise with real-world insights to advance a growing pipeline of rare disease medicines that reflect the priorities of the people it serves. Visit www.agios.com.
 

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming healthcare and improving outcomes. We believe science, powered by digital, data and AI, is key to addressing the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We strive to improve access to life-changing medicines and pioneering solutions, while also supporting earlier detection, integrated care pathways, and stronger health systems so more people can receive the right care at the right time. Powered by scientific innovation, and increasingly enabled by digital, data and AI, we are helping redefine cancer care, improve outcomes in chronic diseases, and expand access to care in a sustainable and responsible way.

Activity ID: ZA-6886; Expiry date: 30 June 2028

https://www.astrazeneca.com/country-sites/african-cluster.html

About Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases, built on our heritage in diabetes. Through scientific innovation, expanded access to medicines, and partnerships across healthcare and technology, we help bring meaningful solutions to patients worldwide. Novo Nordisk employs about 67,900 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. For more information, visit novonordisk.com, Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, we work to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach 304 million people worldwide.

Reimagine medicine with us: Visit us at https://www.novartis.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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