PAHO NEWS-----  November 28, 2001

In this issue:

***PAHO NEWS***

-EXPERTS EMPHASIZE CHALLENGES OF IMCI STRATEGY FOR HEALTHY CHILDREN
-MEETING TO EVALUATE PROGRESS IN REDUCING DEATHS AMONG CHILDREN IN THE
AMERICAS
-ANSWERS PROVIDED ON BIOLOGICAL AGENTS, CHEMICALS AS WEAPONS
-DECLARATION OF LIMA-  IBERO-AMERICAN SUMMIT
-VIEW HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 43rd DIRECTING COUNCIL ONLINE
-PAHO ONLINE BOOKSTORE CELEBRATION "A LIFE FREE OF VIOLENCE: IT'S OUR
RIGHT"
-PREVIEW GREAT GIFTS AT THE PAHO CENTENNIAL STORE


EXPERTS EMPHASIZE CHALLENGES OF IMCI STRATEGY FOR HEALTHY CHILDREN

The expansion of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI)
strategy, its integration with other elements of the public health system
and mobilization of resources to sustain its application are the main
challenges facing the countries of the Americas. These were the conclusions
of a group of experts who met to evaluate and expand this strategy, which
has proven effective in cutting childhood deaths and illnesses.
http://www.paho.org/English/DPI/pr011121.htm

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MEETING TO EVALUATE PROGRESS IN REDUCING DEATHS AMONG CHILDREN IN THE
AMERICAS

A conference held in Washington, D.C., 19-20 November 2001 assessed the
achievements made since PAHO's 1999 launch of the "Healthy Children: Goal
2002 Initiative," which is aimed at decreasing mortality and morbidity
among children under the age of five in the Region of the Americas.
http://www.paho.org/English/HCP/HCT/IMCI/IMCI-AIEPI-conf-11-01.htm

Specialists from throughout the Americas and representatives of
international agencies met on Monday November 19 at PAHO in Washington to
evaluate progress in the "Healthy children: the goal of 2002" initiative in
the region. At the inaugural session, the signature of the regional
Declaration on the medium-term results of the initiative took place.
http://www.paho.org/English/DPI/pr011119.htm

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ANSWERS PROVIDED ON BIOLOGICAL AGENTS, CHEMICALS AS WEAPONS

The Department of Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response of the
World Health Organization has prepared a set of frequently asked questions
and answers regarding the deliberate use of biological agents and chemicals
as weapons.  To view the document, click here:
 http://www.who.int/emc/questions.htm

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DECLARATION OF LIMA-- IBERO-AMERICAN SUMMIT
During the XI Ibero-American Summit held November 23-24 in Lima, Peru, the
Declaration of Lima "Unidos para construir el Manana." was signed. You can
view the Declaration by visiting the following webpage:
www.oei.es/xicumbre.htm (Spanish only)

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VIEW HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 43rd DIRECTING COUNCIL ONLINE

If you would like to view highlights from PAHO's 43rd Directing Council
meeting, you can do so online by clicking here:
http://www.paho.org/English/DPI/43council.htm  There are several video
clips to be viewed including Dr. Alleyne's opening address and a clip of
Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland discussing WHO's mental health initiatives.

Please note that you will need to have the Real Player in order to view the
footage.  The Real Player is available for download at http://www.real.com

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PAHO ONLINE BOOKSTORE CELEBRATION "A LIFE FREE OF VIOLENCE: IT'S OUR RIGHT"

Women activists have marked November 25 as a day against violence since
1981. The November date was chosen in commemoration of the brutal 1961
assassination of the three Mirabal sisters in the Dominican Republic.
"A life free of violence: it's our right" was chosen this year as the
slogan for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against
Women.  Given the importance of violence as a social issue, the PAHO Online
Bookstore will be offering several publications related to violence against
women at a special price. This special offer is in effect from November 27
to December 14 and is valid only for online purchases. To take advantage,
visit the PAHO Online Bookstore http://publications.paho.org/english/new
s.cfm?ID=46&CFID=265582&CFTOKEN=53613733

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PREVIEW GREAT GIFTS AT THE PAHO CENTENNIAL STORE

Centennial jackets and fleece sweatshirts in many sizes and colours will
soon be available for purchase at the PAHO Centennial Store.  For an
advance peek at the PAHO Centennial Store selection, visit:
http://www.paho.org/English/DPI/100/store.htm


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Canadian Society for International Health
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