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Course Content
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Understanding and Managing Newborn Jaundice: A Guide for African Mothers

🇰🇪 Kenya

National Referral + County-Level Hospitals

  1. Kenyatta National Hospital – Nairobi

  2. Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital – Eldoret

  3. Kisumu County Referral Hospital – Kisumu

  4. Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital – Nairobi Eastlands

    • Equipped nursery for moderate jaundice

    • Phone referral via Nairobi County CHW line


🇳🇬 Nigeria

Tertiary + Teaching Hospitals

  1. University College Hospital (UCH) – Ibadan

  2. Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) – Lagos

  3. Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital – Zaria

  4. Federal Medical Centre – Owerri


🇺🇬 Uganda

Regional Referral Hospitals & District Neonatal Units

  1. Mulago National Referral Hospital – Kampala

  2. Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital – Mbarara

    • G6PD awareness and CHW partnership site

    • Supported by Ministry of Health

  3. Lira Referral Hospital – Lango Sub-region

    • Accessible to northern districts, equipped NICU

    • Link via VHT (Village Health Teams)


🇬🇭 Ghana

  1. Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital – Accra

  2. Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) – Kumasi

  3. Cape Coast Teaching Hospital – Central Region


🌍 Other Verified Regional Centres (Multinational NGO-supported)


📞 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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