by Horizon Medical Education
Free, evidence-based audio lessons for clinicians worldwide. For supporting notes, quizzes, and CPD/CME certificates and access to all our free courses please visit https://www.horizonmedicaleducation.com Follow for clinical learning weekly. Horizon Medical Education is a volunteer-run initiative committed to providing free, accessible, high-quality medical education focused on real-world care with relevance to remote settings. Optimised for low data and off line learning.
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July 15, 2026
<p>Postpartum family planning is one of the most effective interventions for improving maternal and newborn health. In this episode, we discuss why the postpartum period provides a unique opportunity to address contraception, optimise birth spacing, and reduce unintended pregnancies. We review contraceptive options after delivery, their safety during breastfeeding, and practical counselling strategies to support informed, patient-centred decision making.</p><p>Presented by Dr Rob Burnie, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, QE Hospital, Lewisham & Greenwich Trust, South London and Dr Minnie Lacamp, Horizon Medical Education.</p><p>Key topics covered:</p><ul><li>Understand the importance of postpartum family planning for maternal and infant health</li><li>Explain the benefits of healthy birth spacing and the return of fertility after childbirth</li></ul><ul><li>Apply practical counselling principles to support shared decision making</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Download the supporting notes and complete the CPD quiz to receive your certificate of accredited learning:</strong><br><a href="https://www.horizonmedicaleducation.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.horizonmedicaleducation.com</a></p><p>References</p><ul><li>World Health Organization (WHO)</li><li>Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH)</li><li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)</li><li>Current evidence and international guidance on postpartum family planning</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you found this episode useful, please follow us and share it with your colleagues.</p><p>Thank you!</p>
June 24, 2026
<p>In the final part of our Ebola Disease series, we explore emerging therapies for Bundibugyo virus disease, prognosis and predictors of survival, long-term complications in survivors, and the role of immunity and vaccination in outbreak control. We also discuss post-Ebola syndrome, viral persistence, public health prevention strategies, and have some practical case-based scenarios for you to bring together the key learning points from the series.</p><p>Presented by Dr Fran Fieldhouse and Dr Minnie Lacamp, Horizon Medical Education.</p><p>Key Topics Covered</p><ul><li>Emerging antivirals and monoclonal antibody therapies</li><li>Prognosis and predictors of survival</li><li>Acute and long-term complications of Ebola disease</li><li>Post-Ebola syndrome and survivor follow-up</li><li>Viral persistence and sexual health considerations</li><li>Public health prevention and outbreak control</li><li>Immunity after infection</li><li>Ebola vaccines and ring vaccination strategies</li><li>Case-based clinical scenarios</li></ul><p>References</p><ul><li>World Health Organization (WHO)</li><li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)</li><li>WHO Technical Advisory Group on Therapeutics Prioritisation for Bundibugyo Virus Disease (2026)</li><li>WHO Ebola Vaccination Guidance</li><li>Current literature on Ebola therapeutics, survivor outcomes, immunity, and outbreak response</li></ul><p>Download the notes and complete the CPD quiz at: <a href="https://www.horizonmedicaleducation.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.horizonmedicaleducation.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you found this episode useful, please share it with your colleagues.</p><p>We are a volunteer-run organisation, your support is so very much appreciated. Why not follow us for news of our weekly podcasts.</p><p>Thank you.</p>
June 18, 2026
<p>In this episode, we revisit the principles of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and infection prevention and control (IPC) in the context of recent outbreaks including Ebola, Marburg, and other high-consequence infectious diseases. We discuss how healthcare workers can assess exposure risk, select appropriate PPE, and safely care for patients while minimising occupational transmission.</p><p><br></p><p>Presented by Dr Fran Fieldhouse and Dr Minnie Lacamp, Horizon Medical Education.</p><p><strong>Key topics covered</strong></p><ul><li>The role of PPE within standard infection prevention and control precautions (IPC)</li><li>Select appropriate PPE based on contact, droplet, airborne, and high-consequence infectious disease risks</li><li>Donning and doffing PPE safely</li><li> PPE principles in outbreak situations and emergency care scenarios and lessons from Ebola and Covid-19 outbreaks.</li></ul><p>Download the supporting notes and complete the CPD quiz to receive your certificate of accredited learning:<br><a href="https://www.horizonmedicaleducation.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.horizonmedicaleducation.com</a></p><p>References</p><p>• World Health Organization (WHO)<br>• UK Infection Prevention and Control Guidance<br>• Resuscitation Council UK Guidance<br>• The Lancet Global Health<br>• WHO PPE and Ebola IPC Resources</p><p><br></p><p>For notes and CPD points, visit <a href="https://www.horizonmedicaleducation.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.horizonmedicaleducation.com</a>.</p><p>If you found this episode useful, please follow the podcast and share it with your colleagues.</p><p>Thank you!</p>
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Free, evidence-based audio lessons for clinicians worldwide. For supporting notes, quizzes, and CPD/CME certificates and access to all our free courses please visit https://www.horizonmedicaleducation.com Follow for clinical learning weekly.
Horizon Medical Education is a volunteer-run initiative committed to providing free, accessible, high-quality medical education focused on real-world care with relevance to remote settings. Optimised for low data and off line learning.
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