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NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH ANNOUNCE FUNDING FOR TOBACCO CONTROL
RESEARCH IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
On June 25, the National Institutes of Health in the United States released
a Request for Applications (RFA) for the International Tobacco and Health
Research and Capacity Building Program. Approximately US$17 million is
available over five years for the program. Principal investigators may
request up to $400,000 per year for up to five years. The deadline for
applications is October 26, 2001. The RFA is available at:
http://www.paho.org/English/HPP/HPM/TOH/nihfunding.htm
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THE HISTORY OF DENGUE AND DENGUE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER (DHF)
In the Region of the Americas, 1635-2001
In an effort to help the public more fully understand the history of dengue
and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) in the region of the Americas, the following
documents were formulated and compiled in this binder.
http://www.paho.org/English/HCP/HCT/dengue_history.htm
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HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE IN DISASTER SITUATIONS
A Quick Guide for Effective Donations
This brochure is a shortened version of the Guide for Effective Aid. It is
ideal for a widespread distribution to agencies or individuals who
provide disaster assistance.
http://www.paho.org/English/PED/humanitarianassisatnce.htm
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PAHO AND IBM EXTEND JOINT PROJECT
PAHO and IBM Collaborating to Enhance Health Services and Information
Technology For Latin America and Caribbean Nations
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and IBM have announced an
extension of a three-year joint project to increase access and enhance the
use of information technology by healthcare professionals throughout Latin
America and the Caribbean. For more information, click the following link:
http://www.paho.org/English/DPI/pr010817.htm
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VIRTUAL HEALTH LIBRARY FOR DISASTERS (2001)
The new Virtual Health Library for Disasters (2001 edition), published by
WHO and PAHO, is now available on CD-ROM and on the Internet at:http://www.helid.desastres.net/. This latest edition of the Virtual Health
Library for Disasters incorporates publications from PAHO, WHO, UNHCR,
UNICEF, the ISDR, the ICRC and several NGOs. It has an easy-to-use,
powerful and improved search engine, and the more than 400 scientific
and technical documents are all in HTML - many are also in PDF format.
A limited number of CD-ROMs are available to organizations in developing
countries that work in the field of disaster reduction.
We encourage others to use the Virtual Health Library for
Disasters on-line. For more information contact:
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GENDER AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
The gender roles that a society assigns to its children will have a
determining effect on their future: their access to food and education;
their labour force participation; their status in relationships; and their
physical and psychological health. In PDF:
http://www.paho.org/English/HDP/HDW/ChildDevelopment.pdf
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AGENCIES MEET TO DISCUSS COMMON LOGISTICAL SUPPORT SYSTEM
More than 50 logistics experts from international organizations, which make
up a roll call of those most frequently in the forefront in disaster
response came together last week to discuss logistics management
systems for humanitarianassistance in disaster situations.
The workshop was a joint initiative ofthe World Health Organization,
the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO),World Food Program (WFP)
and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). http://www.paho.org/English/PED/lss.htm
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MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
As you know, in July I launched Strengthening Aid Effectiveness: New
Approaches to Canada's International Assistance Program, a consultation
document designed to stimulate ideas and discussions on new and more
effective approaches to international development.
I am pleased that the document has generated much interest to date. The
participation of Canadians in discussions on world issues and Canada's
approach to international cooperation is paramount, and I am deeply
committed to receiving the input of as many Canadians as possible. I will
be chairing public consultation sessions across Canada, from September 4 to
14, and would be pleased to welcome you to a session in your region. I
would ask that you express your interest in participating by completing the
form at http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/aideffectiveness
<http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/aideffectiveness> . Information on the
consultation schedule and venues is provided at this site. I also encourage
comments and on-line discussions on Strengthening Aid Effectiveness: New
Approaches to Canada's International Assistance Program at the same site.
I anticipate a rich exchange of ideas on how to meet today's sustainable
development challenges, and I look forward to seeing you in September.
Yours sincerely,
Maria Minna, P.C., M.P.
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INTERAGENCY COALITION ON AIDS AND DEVELOPMENT (ICAD)
Annual General Meeting and Skill Building Event
September 7 - 9, 2001
Manoir du Casino - Ramada Plaza Hotel, 75, rue Edmonton, Hull Quebec
ICAD will be holding a skills building workshop which will be of interest
to members and non members alike. The goal of the workshop will be to more
fully understand the impact HIV/AIDS is having on orphans and their
families. The workshop will help participants develop appropriate
programming strategies to support this affected population. Presentations
will be made by organizations involved in support of orphans and their
families both in Canada and overseas. The anticipated output from the
workshop will be the development of a set of best practices guidelines for
working with HIV\AIDS orphans and their families.
The key note address to be given by A John Watson of CARE Canada will be
open to the public.
September 7 at the Manoir du Casino - Ramada Plaza Hotel, 75, rue Edmonton,
Hull, Quebec, from 7:00 to 8:30 with a reception to follow.
A limited number of places are available for non-members to attend the
skills building event Saturday September 8, 8:30-4:30. For more information
please contact [log in to unmask]
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PUBLIC-PRIVATE HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS CAN BRING IMPROVED HEALTH
Public-private health partnerships can bring improved health says this
month's Bulletin of the World Health Organization. In order for these
partnerships, or social experiments, to work for the common good,
there must be safeguards to make sure that their prime focus is healthier
populations, rather than richer companies. For the full bulletin, please
click here:
http://www.who.int/bulletin/tableofcontents/2001/vol.79no.8.html
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EXPANSION OF ASIAN SEX TRADE THREATENS EFFORTS TO CONTROL REGION'S
AIDS EPIDEMIC, ACCORDING TO WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
East Asia may so far have stemmed its AIDS epidemic through openness,
information and the widespread use of condoms, although new infections
are still rising in some countries, experts say. Yet, efforts to control
the region's AIDS epidemic are being threatened by Asia's rapidly
expanding and changing sex industry, especially in countries such
as Viet Nam and China. For full press release, please click here:
http://www.wpro.who.int/public/press_release/press_view.asp?id=188
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WHO SURVEY CREATES CONTROVERSY
The recent WHO survey of health systems generated controversies in a number
of countries. Critics emphasize technical issues, political bias
(egalitarian), research processes (expert led) or the practical usefulness
of such findings by MOH of developing countries. The following website
contains numerous critical reviews of the health system survey.
http://www.healthsystemsrc.org/hspdocs.htm
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CDC PUBLISHES HEALTH INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, 2001-2002
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced the
publication of the 2001-2002 edition of Health Information for
International Travel (The Yellow Book). To order, please call
1-877-252-1200 or place your order online at www.phf.org. Each copy is $25
(US) plus $5.50 shipping. Please refer to item number RM-019 when
ordering.
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UKRAINE: DRAFT COUNTRY PROGRAM STRATEGY
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) has produced a new
draft country program strategy for Ukraine to guide its programming from
2002 to 2006. Although CIDA has already conducted numerous focus-group
meetings to gather public input on the strategy, the Agency would like to
ensure that all interested parties in Canada and abroad have the
opportunity to provide their comments
DRAFT:
http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/cida_ind.nsf/74c93b0e8e65ecd5852568b1005b0abc
/199b31dc751cd6b485256aa8006b8add/$FILE/draft%20strategy%20Ukrain.pdf
Please send your comments via e-mail before September 4th to:
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17 COUNTRIES ARE FACING EXCEPTIONAL FOOD EMERGENCIES IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
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FAO CONCERNED ABOUT DETERIORATING FOOD SITUATION IN SUDAN, SOMALIA AND
ZIMBABWE
Nairobi/Rome, 1 August - In sub-Saharan Africa, 17 countries are facing
exceptional food emergencies caused by difficult weather conditions,
persistent civil strife and insecurity, the UN Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO) said in a new report published today (Food Supply
Situation and Crop Prospects in sub-Saharan Africa).
http://www.fao.org/WAICENT/OIS/PRESS_NE/PRESSENG/2001/pren0148.htm
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NEW WEB SITE FOR FAO'S NGO PARTNERS
Non-governmental and civil society organizations (NGOs/CSOs) now have a
dedicated Web site that provides up-to-date information on FAO activities,
events and key issues relevant to their work.
The FAO-NGO/CSO Web site <http://www.fao.org/tc/ngo/> is the first
Web-based tool specifically designed for non-governmental and civil society
organizations interested in FAOis work.
http://www.fao.org/news/2001/brief/BR0108-e.htm#ngo
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RESEARCH ON WOMEN'S HEALTH: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The The Canadian Foundation for Women's Health <http://www.cfwh.org>
(CFWH), announces a second research grant competition for 2001.
As a result of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Contraception Awareness Program, the CFWH will award $200,000 in five
grants up to $40,000 each, for research in all aspects of women's health.
Grant recipients will be announced in November 2001.
Proposals must be received by September 10, 2001.
Guidelines located on the CFWH website <http://www.cfwh.org/>.
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MESSAGE DE LA MINISTRE DE LA COOPERATION INTERNATIONALE
Comme vous le savez, j'ai lance, en juillet dernier, le document de
consultation intitule Pour une aide internationale plus efficace : les
nouvelles approches du programme canadien d'aide internationale, destine a
stimuler les idees et le debat sur de nouvelles approches permettant
d'accroitre l'efficacite du programme canadien de developpement
international.
Je suis heureuse de constater que le document a deja suscite beaucoup
d'interet. La participation de Canadiens et de Canadiennes a des
discussions sur les grands enjeux mondiaux et sur l'approche adoptee par le
Canada dans le domaine de l'aide internationale est tres importante, et je
tiens fermement a connaitre l'opinion du plus grand nombre de gens
possible.
Je presiderai une ronde de consultations qui auront lieu dans tout le
Canada du 4 au 14 septembre, et c'est avec plaisir que je vous invite a
participer a la seance qui sera tenue dans votre region. Afin de confirmer
votre interet a l'une des seances, veuillez remplir le formulaire affiche
sur le site Web de l'Agence canadienne de developpement international a
l'adresse suivante : http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/aide-efficace
<http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/aide-efficace> . Vous trouverez egalement sur
ce site des renseignements sur le calendrier des consultations et les
endroits ou les seances seront tenues. Je vous encourage aussi, par
l'intermediaire du meme site Web, a me faire part de vos commentaires et a
participer a des discussions en ligne sur le document Pour une aide
internationale plus efficace.
J'ai tout lieu de croire que ces consultations favoriseront l'echange des
idees sur les facons de relever les defis lies au developpement durable, et
je me rejouis a l'idee de vous voir en septembre.
Maria Minna, C.P., deputee
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ASSEMBLEE GENERALE ANNUELLE ET ATELIER DE PERFECTIONNEMENT DES
COMPETENCES
Coalition interagence sida et developpement (CISD)
Assemblee generale annuelle et atelier de perfectionnement des competences
7 - 9 septembre 2001 Manoir du Casino/Hotel Ramada Plaza, 75, rue Edmonton,
Hull (Quebec)
La CISD tiendra un atelier de perfectionnement des competences qui
interessera les membres et le public. L'atelier a pour but de mieux
comprendre l'impact du VIH/sida sur les orphelins et leurs familles. Les
participants apprendront a elaborer des strategies de programme
appropriees, pour le soutien de cette population affectee par l'epidemie.
Des exposes seront presentes par des organismes impliques dans le soutien
d'orphelins et de leurs familles, au Canada et dans le monde. L'atelier
menera au developpement de meilleures pratiques dans le travail aupres
d'orphelins du sida et de leurs familles.
Le discours du conferencier invite, A. John Watson de CARE Canada, sera
ouvert au public: il aura lieu le 7 septembre, de 19h00 a 20h30, au Manoir
du Casino/Hotel Ramada Plaza, 75, rue Edmonton, Hull (Quebec). Une
reception suivra.
Des places sont disponibles en quantite limitee pour ceux qui ne sont pas
membres de la CISD et qui souhaitent participer a l'atelier de
perfectionnement des competences, le samedi 8 septembre, de 8h30 a 16h30.
Pour plus d'information, veuillez ecrire a <[log in to unmask]>.
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LES PARTNARIATS PUBLIC-PRIVE POUR LA SANTE PEUVENT AIDER A
AMELIORER LA SANTE
L'etablissement de partenariats entre le secteur public et le secteur prive
peut contribuer a ameliorer la sante, indique le Bulletin de l'Organisation
mondiale de la Sante de ce mois. Ces partenariats ou "experiences sociales"
serviront la communaute pour autant que leur objectif est avant tout la
sante des populations, et non l'enrichissement des entreprises. Pour voir
le bulletin complet visitez: http://www.who.int/
bulletin/tableofcontents/2001/vol.79no.8.html (En anglais seulement)
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L'EXPANSION EN ASIE DU COMMERCE DU SEXE MENACE LES EFFORTS VISANT
A CONTENIR L'EPIDEMIE DE SIDA DANS LA REGION SELON L'ORGANISATION MODIALE
DE LA SANTE
Alors que le nombre de cas continue de grimper dans certains pays, il se
peut, d'apres les experts, que l'Asie orientale ait reussi, pour
l'instant, a juguler l'epidemie de Sida en grande partie grace a une plus
grande ouverture d'esprit, a l'information et a la generalisation des
preservatifs. Toutefois, les efforts visant a combattre l'epidemie de Sida
dans cette region sont menaces par l'industrie du sexe qui est en pleine
expansion et mutation, et ce plus particulierement dans des pays tels que
le Viet Nam et la Chine.
http://www.wpro.who.int/public/press_release/press_view.asp?id=188 (En
anglais seulement)
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UNE ENQUETE DE L'OMS ENGENDRE UNE POLEMIQUE
L'enquete recente de l'Organisation de Sante Modiale des systemes de sante
a produit des contreverses dans certains pays. Les critiques soulignent le
penchant politique (egalitaire), les procedes de recherche (mene par les
experts) et l'utilite pratique de tels resultats pour les ministres de
sante dans les pays en developpement. Le site web suivant contient
de nombreux examens critiques de l'enquete sur les systemes de sante:
http://www.healthsystemsrc.org/hspdocs.htm (En anglais uniquement)
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CONSEILS AUX VOYAGEURS
Le Centre de lutte contre la maladie vient de publier une nouvelle edition
de Health Information for International Travel 2001-2002, une reference
tres utile pour les gens ou les agences qui conseillent les voyageurs sur les
risques relies au voyage. Cette publication est disponible en appelant
le 1-877-252-1200 ou en visitant le site web http://www. phf.org. Chaque
copie coute 25,00$ (US) et 5,50$ pour les frais de manutention. Le numero de
reference pour cette publication est le RM-019 (disponible en anglais
uniquement.)
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UKRAINE: EBAUCHE- STRATEGIE REGIONALE DE PROGRAMMATION
L'Agence canadienne de developpement international (ACDI) vient de produire
une nouvelle ebauche de la strategie de programmation pour l'Ukraine. Ce
document guidera le travail de l'ACDI en Ukraine de 2002 a 2006. L'ACDI a
deja tenu plusieurs rencontres strategiques dans le but de recueillir les
commentaires du public sur le Cadre de programmation. L'agence souhaite
faire en sorte que toutes les parties interessees au Canada et a l'etranger
aient l'occasion de fournir leurs commentaires.
Ebauche: http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/cida_ind.nsf/74c93b0e8e65ecd5852568b
1005b0abc/85ab60542147634885256aa8006b24cc/$FILE/_og9h62tb3d1ii0srke9gn9
0j7d5ii0lbbe9gmirj5_.pdf
Vous etes pries de faire parvenir vos commentaires par courriel avant le 4
septembre a l'adresse suivante :
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AFRIQUE SUBSAHARIENNE: 17 PAYS EN SITUATION D'URGENCE ALIMENTAIRE
EXCEPTIONNELLE -
LA FAO S'INQUIETE DE LA DETERIORATION DE LA SITUATION AU SOUDAN, EN SOMALIE
ET AU ZIMBABWE
Nairobi/Rome, 1er aout- En Afrique subsaharienne, 17 pays sont en situation
d'urgence alimentaire exceptionnelle en raison des conditions
meteorologiques defavorables, des troubles interieurs et de l'insecurite
persistants, selon un rapport de l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour
l'alimentation et l'agriculture (FAO) publie aujourd'hui (Situation
alimentaire et perspectives de recolte en Afrique subsaharienne).
http://www.fao.org/WAICENT/OIS/PRESS_NE/PRESSFRE/2001/prfr0148.htm
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NOUVEAU SITE WEB POUR LES ONG PARTENAIRES DE LA FAO
Les organisations non gouvernementales et de la societe civile (ONG/OSC)
ont desormais un site Web specialement concu pour leur fournir des
informations actualisees sur les activites de la FAO, les manifestations et
les questions cles concernant leurs travaux.
Le site web FAO-ONG/OSC est le premier outil sur Internet concu
expressement pour les organisations non gouvernementales et la societe
civile interessees aux travaux de la FAO.
Site web FAO-ONG/OSC <http://www.fao.org/tc/ngo/index_fr.htm>
http://www.fao.org/nouvelle/2001/Brief/BR0108-f.htm#ngo
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APPEL DE SOUMISSIONS
Sante des femmes: competition de subventions de recherche
La Fondation canadienne de la sante <http://www.cfwh.org> annonce une
deuxieme competition de subventions de recherche pour 2001. Par l'entremise
du Programme de sensibilisation en matiere de contraception de la Societe
des obstetriciens et gynecologues du Canada, la Fondation accordera
200,000$ repartis en cinq subventions d'un maximum de 40,000$ chacune, pour
la recherche dans tous les domaines de la sante des femmes.
Les propositions doivent etre recues au plus tard
le lundi 10 septembre 2001.
Les propositions doivent etre conformes aux directives concernant les
subventions de recherche affichees sur le site Web de la Fondation
<http://www.cfwh.org>.
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