AFLATOXINS: A Silent Public Health Crisis In The Food Chain in Africa

AFROMED Quality Healthcare Alliance (AQHA)  will host an online CPD session focusing on AFLATOXINS: A Silent Public Health Crisis In The Food Chain in Africa

Date: Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 | Time: 7:00–9:00 PM EAT / 6:00–8:00 PM CAT

Presenters

Dr. Martha F. Mushi Bsc, Msc, PhD – Associate Professor of Mycology, Microbiology and Immunology Department, Weill Bugando School of Medicine, CUHAS, Mwanza, Tanzania

Mr. Mwesige Samuel Dip, Bsc, Msc – Lecturer, Biochemistry Department, Soroti University, Uganda. 

Moderator:

Dr. Andrew Baguma– Microbiologist, Laboratory and Public Health Specialist, Lecturer at Kabale University, Uganda

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About the Webinar

Aflatoxin contamination in staple foods and animal feeds is a severe, yet often overlooked, public health and economic crisis in Africa. This free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) webinar aims to address this multifaceted issue by bringing together experts to discuss laboratory detection, health impacts, prevention strategies, and necessary policy interventions.

The Challenge: Aflatoxin Contamination

• What it is: Highly toxic substances produced by molds (Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus) that contaminate staples like maize, grains, rice, and animal products.

• Health Impacts: Exposure leads to liver cancer, impaired immunity, childhood stunting, malnutrition, and increased susceptibility to disease.

• Root Causes: Climate change, poor harvesting, inadequate drying, and improper storage, compounded by a lack of surveillance, lab capacity, and public awareness.

• The Bottom Line: Aflatoxins are not just an agricultural issue; they are a major public health and food safety emergency requiring coordinated, multidisciplinary action.

How to Enroll and Access the Webinar

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Attending the Live Webinar

To attend the live webinar, click Start Learning. This will open the live webinar page. Copy the Meeting Password displayed on this page, as you’ll need it for the next step.

On the meeting page, you have two options:

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After the Webinar

Once the Zoom meeting concludes, return to your Course Content and Mark as Complete the session you attended. If you weren’t able to attend the live webinar, you can watch the video recordings available in each of the course content areas.

Finally, complete the Webinar Assessment to receive your Certificate of Completion and CPD Points.

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AFROMED Quality Healthcare Alliance (AFROMED) was established to improve access and quality of Continuous Medical Education (CME) for healthcare workers across Africa and the world. 

AFROMED partners with Africa Laboratory Management Academy to deliver world class training to healthcare workers.