Synergy Online -- August 8, 2002

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In this issue:
-THE 2003 PAHO TRAINING PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL HEALTH: APPLICATION
DEADLINE AUGUST 9!
-9TH CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL HEALTH: INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
-PREMIERS CALL FOR NEW FUNDING PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTH CARE
-NEW UNICEF EFFORT TO REACH WOMEN WITH TETANUS VACCINE
-GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES FURTHER ACTION TO REDUCE SMOG CAUSING
EMISSIONS
-CLEARING THE AIR ABOUT SMOG
-DISPLACED CHECHENS: LOOKING FOR A SAFE PLACE
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THE 2003 PAHO TRAINING PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL HEALTH: APPLICATION
DEADLINE AUGUST 9!

Young health professionals who demonstrate leadership skills and a keen
interest in the international dimensions of health have one day left to
apply for the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) 17th Training
Program in International Health (TPIH-2003). The training process
involves participants in a work-study format at PAHO headquarters in
Washington DC for a period of eleven months, starting January 27, 2003.
If you are interested, send your application before this Friday, August
9, 2002! You will find information and application forms at:
http://www.paho.org/english/HSP/HSR/pfsiabout.htm.

PLEASE NOTE: all Canadian candidates MUST send their applications duly
completed with required documents by mail to: Maria Victoria Palacio,
CSIH-PAHO Liaison Assistant, One Nicholas, Suite 1105, Ottawa K1N 7B7.
Do not hesitate to communicate with us if you have questions:
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We thank all those who have applied!
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9TH CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL HEALTH: INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The 9th Annual Canadian Conference on International Health, hosted by
the Canadian Society for International Health (CSIH), will be held in
Ottawa, October 27-30, 2002.  This year's theme is "Poverty, Health &
Equity: from global challenges to innovative solutions." We are seeking
candidates for the Canadian Society for International Health Lifetime
Achievement Award, to be presented at the conference. The award is given
each year to an individual who has contributed tirelessly to
international health over a sustained period of time. If you would like
to nominate someone for this year’s CSIH Lifetime Achievement Award,
please submit the name and supporting background information to CSIH by
Friday, September 13, 2002, via e-mail at [log in to unmask] or via
regular mail: One Nicholas, Suite 1105, Ottawa, K1N 7B7. For further
information, visit the conference website:
http://www.csih.org/what/conferences.html.
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PREMIERS CALL FOR NEW FUNDING PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTH CARE

All provinces and territories have indicated their commitment to health
care with substantial budget increases that continue to outpace revenue
generated from economic growth. Provincial/territorial health care
spending has grown by an average of $4.25 billion per year over the past
five years alone. This amounts to an average increase of more than $560
for each Canadian. In a joint message, Premiers from all provinces and
territories argue that this situation "is simply not sustainable. We
need the federal government to assume its fair share of responsibility
by joining with us in a new funding partnership that will allow us to
make the improvements necessary to sustain heath care."  For the full
statement, visit: http://www.scics.gc.ca/cinfo02/850087008_e.html.
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NEW UNICEF EFFORT TO REACH WOMEN WITH TETANUS VACCINE

UNICEF has announced concentrated efforts to reach women in poor,
hard-to-reach communities with a vaccine against maternal and neonatal
tetanus. The campaign could potentially save the lives of thousands of
women and their new-born children. UNICEF's efforts are being enhanced
by the introduction of a pre-filled injection device that will make it
easier to immunize women in remote areas. The new device is a single
dose, pre-filled syringe and needle that can be administered by lay
people. In the past, it has been difficult to reach women and children
in remote communities since the traditional vaccination could only be
administered by trained health workers.  For the full press release,
visit: http://www.unicef.org/newsline/02pr46mali.htm.
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GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES FURTHER ACTION TO REDUCE SMOG CAUSING
EMISSIONS

Environment Minister David Anderson and Health Minister Anne McLellan
are taking further steps to improve air quality and the health of
Canadians.  Recommendations to declare particulate matter and ozone
"toxic substances" under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act,
1999, were recently published. "PM10 and ozone, which make up smog,
contribute to thousands of premature deaths per year across the country,
increased hospital and doctor visits and hundreds of thousands of lost
days at work and at school," said Minister Anderson. "By recommending
that we declare these substances toxic, we will be taking the first step
to effectively reducing their emission levels and improving the quality
of the air we breathe."  For further information, visit:
http://www.ec.gc.ca/press/2002/020802_n_e.htm.
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CLEARING THE AIR ABOUT SMOG

The Canadian Health Network has a new online feature article about smog
and its health effects. Even if you can't see smog, chances are you can
feel it. Irritation of the nose and throat, trouble breathing, wheezing
and coughing are all caused by exposure to ground level ozone. Smog
affects our health in numerous, negative ways. The elderly and young
children are especially vulnerable. Respiratory problems are often
aggravated by a high smog level, increasing the risk to your health.
Smog has also been linked to increases in susceptibility to asthma and
allergies. During hot weather, emergency room admissions rise in
response to higher smog levels. According to Federal studies, 5,000
deaths a year can be attributed to air pollution; 1,000 of these deaths
are estimated to be in the City of Toronto alone.  For more information,
visit:
http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/html/newnotable/aug1b_2002e.html.
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DISPLACED CHECHENS: LOOKING FOR A SAFE PLACE

Médicins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada is expressing concern over the
plight of displaced Chechens.  While it does not seem safe to return
home, facilities are deteriorating in refugee tent camps.  In addition
to this, the Chechens face round after and round of registration. Some
registrations are done by humanitarian organizations in preparation for
delivering aid. But it is particularly the Russian government
registrations that are disconcerting. With each round of registrations,
the official number of displaced goes down. If you happen to be away
from home you will not get a second chance. You are also disqualified
from future registration rounds.  To learn more about the situation,
visit the MSF Canada website: http://www.msf.ca/.
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