Synergy Online -- March 28, 2002

In this edition:
-9TH ANNUAL CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL HEALTH: CALL FOR
ABSTRACTS
-CONFERENCE: PARTICIPATION FOR GLOBAL ACTION AND CHANGE
-CONFERENCE: e-HEALTH 2002
-GLOBAL FORUM FOR HEALTH RESEARCH MEETS IN TANZANIA
-DAY OF HOPE: FIGHT AIDS IN AFRICA AND WORLDWIDE RALLY
-RE-EVALUATION OF MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING
-CANADA FINANCES TUBERCULOSIS CURE FOR HALF A MILLION PEOPLE IN
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
-WOMEN'S HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS
-JOB POSTING: SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER FOR TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS
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9TH ANNUAL CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL HEALTH: CALL FOR
ABSTRACTS

The 9th Annual Canadian Conference on International Health, organized
and hosted by the Canadian Society for International Health, will take
place October 27-30th in Ottawa, Canada.  Each year, the Conference
theme changes to reflect current and often diverse priorities in the
health and development field.  The theme for this year's conference is
"Poverty, Health & Equity: From Global Challenges to Innovative
Solutions".  Organizers are now calling for abstracts.  The deadline for
submissions is April 30, 2002.  Submission forms and information are
outlined in the Call for Abstracts PDF document, now available at:
http://www.csih.org/what/FINALcallforabstracts9thCCIH.pdf.

Conference information is listed on the CSIH website:
http://www.csih.org/what/conferences.html.  For more information please
contact [log in to unmask]
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CONFERENCE: PARTICIPATION FOR GLOBAL ACTION AND CHANGE

The Participatory Development Forum is hosting its second international
conference in Guelph, Canada from July 29-August 2, 2002.  The
conference, entitled "Participation for Global Action and Change:
Connecting practitioners, communities, networks, organizations," is
designed to enhance and facilitate mutual learning and the exploration
of important issues that shape lives worldwide.  There is a wealth of
experience being accumulated by those who practice participation as a
guiding principle for development engagement.  The conference will bring
together actors, activists and shapers of the global development agenda
and offer all participants the opportunity to deepen their understanding
and practice of participation.  For further information, visit:
www.pdforum.org.
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CONFERENCE: e-Health 2002

The "e-Health 2002: A New Era of Health Delivery" Conference will be
held on April 20-23, 2002, at the Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina, in
Vancouver, British Columbia.  The Conference is organized by the
Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and COACH, Canada's
Health Informatics Association.  The Internet has the potential to
significantly and irrevocably change the delivery of health care
services and patient care, and the management of the health care system
in Canada and around the world. "e-Health 2002: a New Era of Health
Delivery", provides conference attendees with an opportunity to network,
to share knowledge and information, and to learn through the experiences
of others.  For further information please visit the conference web site
www.e-health2002.com, or contact the Conference Manager by phone:
1-888-253-8554 or by e-mail: [log in to unmask]
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GLOBAL FORUM FOR HEALTH RESEARCH MEETS IN TANZANIA

The Global Forum for Health Research has announced that its Forum 6
meeting will be held in Arusha, Tanzania, November 12-15, 2002.  Every
year, more than US$70 billion is spent on health research and
development by the public and private sectors.  However, of this
funding, less than 10% is allocated to 90% of the world's health
problems.  This disparity is often referred to as the '10/90 gap'.
Forum 6 will focus on the 10/90 gap and the efforts undertaken to
address issues raised in the Forum 5 meeting.  For more information on
the meeting or for registration information, visit:
http://www.globalforumhealth.org/pages/content_frame.asp?thepage=page1_0
0030001_1.htm&nav=00030001
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DAY OF HOPE: FIGHT AIDS IN AFRICA AND WORLDWIDE RALLY

The Day of Hope: Fight Aids in Africa and Worldwide rally will be held
on April 10, 2002, in Washington, DC.  This rally, initiated by Health
GAP, ACT UP Philadelphia, ACT UP New York, Artists for a New South
Africa, and Jubilee USA will bring people with HIV and their loved ones,
religious leaders, students, activists and celebrities to the steps of
the Capitol to act in solidarity with people worldwide confronting the
growing AIDS epidemic.  For more information, please visit the Health
GAP website at http://www.healthgap.org/.
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RE-EVALUATION OF MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING

One million women develop breast cancer each year world-wide.  Early
detection and treatment are considered the most promising approach to
reduce breast cancer mortality. The consensus on the value of
mammography in breast cancer screening programs has recently been
challenged by Danish investigators associated with the Cochrane
Collaboration.  The available evidence on breast cancer screening was
evaluated in Lyon by a Working Group convened by the International
Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) of the World Health Organization
(WHO).  The working group found that many of the earlier criticisms were
unsubstantiated, and the remaining deficiencies were judged not to
invalidate the trials' findings.  The full article can be found by
visiting IARC's website, http://www.iarc.fr/, and navigating to the
press releases page.
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CANADA FINANCES TUBERCULOSIS CURE FOR HALF A MILLION PEOPLE IN
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) has announced it
will contribute over $38 million for new projects to help prevent and
control tuberculosis (TB) in developing countries.  This funding
includes $3.4 million previously announced for tuberculosis control in
Afghanistan.  The funding for these initiatives was provided for in the
December 2001 federal budget and is therefore built into the existing
fiscal framework.  For the full announcement, visit:
http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/cida_ind.nsf/dccfe1952450f552852568db00555b47
/77be78b22410a9fa85256b84004b7b80?OpenDocument.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS

The idea that women can help other women by sharing personal experiences
is key to the women's health movement. In the early 1970s, these ideas
were expressed through the creation of women's health collectives.
Today the groups are more specialized - addressing specific needs
associated with health challenges. There are diverse forms - from live
online chats to drama groups. These groups are now increasingly accepted
and studied for the important role they can play in protecting and
supporting women's health.  For the complete feature article, visit:
http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/html/newnotable/mar15a_2002e.html
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JOB POSTING: SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER FOR TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is seeking
qualified candidates for the position of a Senior Project Officer in
Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The IDRC-CIDA Project Building Learning Systems
for Honduran Development seeks to strengthen the capacity of people and
institutions in Honduras to plan and implement development projects and
policies that support the poor and other vulnerable populations. Working
within the Environment and Natural Resources Management (ENRM) Program
Area, the incumbent provides intellectual leadership in setting project
directions and develops research projects related to the objectives of
CIDA's and IDRC's Programs in Honduras.
Resumes should be sent to Competition PR-235 by e-mail to
[log in to unmask] or by fax to (613)236-5594 no later than April 15,
2002.  For further details, visit:
http://www.idrc.ca/careers/ann_e_pr235.htm.
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