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Supplemental Resource – Verified Jaundice Treatment Centres in Africa

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Newborn Jaundice

• What is jaundice? • Normal vs. pathological jaundice • Why it matters for African families • 🌍 Real-life case vignette from Nigeria

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What is Jaundice?

Normal vs. Pathological Jaundice

Why Jaundice Matters for African Families

Real-Life Case Vignette from Nigeria

Lesson 2: Causes of Jaundice in African Babies

• Immature liver function • Blood type incompatibility (ABO, Rh) • G6PD deficiency & common African genetic factors • Prematurity, sepsis, and birth trauma

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Immature Liver Function

Blood Type Incompatibility (ABO & Rh)

G6PD Deficiency & Common African Genetic Factors

Prematurity, Sepsis & Birth Trauma

Lesson 3: Signs & Symptoms to Watch Out For

• Yellowing of eyes, palms, skin • Poor feeding, fever, sleepiness • When jaundice starts and how long it lasts • 📥 Printable "Jaundice Home Monitoring Card"

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Yellowing of Eyes, Palms, and Skin

Poor Feeding, Fever & Sleepiness

When Jaundice Starts and How Long It Lasts

Printable “Jaundice Home Monitoring Card”

Lesson 4: Myths vs. Medical Truths

• Debunking common African beliefs: "Jaundice is from bad breastmilk" "She must have looked at the sun!" "Rub with herbs or charcoal water" • What science actually says

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Myths vs. Medical Truths About Jaundice

What Science Actually Says About Newborn Jaundice

Lesson 5: Diagnosis and Tests

• Bilirubin testing and why it matters • Skin testing vs. blood tests • Where to access reliable testing

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Diagnosis and Tests

Skin Testing vs. Blood Tests for Jaundice

Where to Access Reliable Jaundice Testing

Lesson 6: Home Care & What to Avoid

• Safe sun exposure: timing, position, dangers • Breastfeeding guidance • Dangerous practices (herbs, delay in care, sugar water)

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Safe Sun Exposure for Newborn Jaundice

Breastfeeding Guidance for Babies with Jaundice

Dangerous Practices in Managing Newborn Jaundice

Lesson 7: Medical Treatment Options

• What is phototherapy? • When blood transfusion is needed • Hospital referral process in Africa • 🌐 Links to verified jaundice treatment centres

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What Is Phototherapy?

When Blood Transfusion Is Needed for Jaundice

Hospital Referral Process in Africa for Jaundiced Newborns

Supplemental Resource – Verified Jaundice Treatment Centres in Africa

Lesson 8: When to Go to Hospital or Call a CHW

• Red flag symptoms • Who to contact • 📞 Emergency hotline list by region

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Red Flag Symptoms in Newborn Jaundice

Who to Contact for Urgent Help in Newborn Jaundice

Supplement – 📞 Emergency Hotline List by Region

Lesson 9: Follow-Up and Long-Term Care

• Monitoring for brain damage (kernicterus) • How jaundice may affect feeding, hearing, learning • Ensuring child development support

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Monitoring for Brain Damage (Kernicterus) in Newborn Jaundice

How Jaundice May Affect Feeding, Hearing & Learning

Ensuring Child Development Support After Jaundice

Lesson 10: African Community Stories & Case Studies

• Testimonies from mothers in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda • CHW experiences: Early detection saves lives • What worked in low-resource rural areas

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Testimonies from Mothers in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda

CHW Experiences – Early Detection Saves Lives

What Worked in Low-Resource Rural Areas

Understanding and Managing Newborn Jaundice: A Guide for African Mothers

🇰🇪 Kenya

National Referral + County-Level Hospitals

Kenyatta National Hospital – Nairobi
- Neonatal Unit, exchange transfusion available
- https://knh.or.ke
Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital – Eldoret
- Advanced NICU, phototherapy, transfusion
- https://mtrh.go.ke
Kisumu County Referral Hospital – Kisumu
- CHW-integrated neonatal services
- Available via https://referral.mhealthkenya.org
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital – Nairobi Eastlands
- Equipped nursery for moderate jaundice
- Phone referral via Nairobi County CHW line

🇳🇬 Nigeria

Tertiary + Teaching Hospitals

University College Hospital (UCH) – Ibadan
- Neonatal Unit, bilirubin testing, blood bank
- https://uch-ibadan.org.ng
Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) – Lagos
- Phototherapy and NICU for referral babies
- https://luth.gov.ng
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital – Zaria
- Exchange transfusion and full neonatal care
- https://abuth.gov.ng
Federal Medical Centre – Owerri
- Accepts walk-ins, has bilirubin screening
- Confirmed via https://hfr.health.gov.ng

🇺🇬 Uganda

Regional Referral Hospitals & District Neonatal Units

Mulago National Referral Hospital – Kampala
- Full phototherapy + transfusion unit
- https://www.mulago.go.ug
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital – Mbarara
- G6PD awareness and CHW partnership site
- Supported by Ministry of Health
Lira Referral Hospital – Lango Sub-region
- Accessible to northern districts, equipped NICU
- Link via VHT (Village Health Teams)

🇬🇭 Ghana

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital – Accra
- Advanced NICU, exchange transfusion, bilirubin meters
- https://kbth.gov.gh
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) – Kumasi
- Regional jaundice pilot programs & early detection tools
- https://kathhsp.org
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital – Central Region
- Neonatal corner for moderate jaundice
- https://ccthghana.org

🌍 Other Verified Regional Centres (Multinational NGO-supported)

Save the Children–supported newborn hubs (multiple countries)
- Use https://www.savethechildren.net/where-we-work
- Search for MNCH programs under your country
UNICEF-supported neonatal health centres
- Integrated in local MoH directories
- https://www.unicef.org/health

📞 Community-Based Contact Options

Kenya – CHW WhatsApp Referral System via mHealth Kenya
Nigeria – NPHCDA newborn care call line: 0800-NEW-BORN
Ghana – “Call a Nurse” MoH hotline: 311
Uganda – CHW/VHT Local Council networks (via parish clinics)

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