PAHO News -- August 1, 2002

In this issue:
-APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE 2003 PAHO TRAINING PROGRAM IN
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH EXTENDED TO AUGUST 9!
-HEALTHY TOURISM IN THE CARIBBEAN: MERITS FOR HEALTH AND THE ECONOMY
-HEALTH PROMOTION IN THE AMERICAS FORUM IN SANTIAGO, CHILE
-PAHO WEBPAGE: ETHNICITY AND HEALTH
-HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS
-GLOBAL IMPROVEMENTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REQUIRE ACTION AT THE LOCAL
LEVEL
-PAHO JOB OPPORTUNITY: ADVISOR ON HEALTH SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FOR
KINGSTON, JAMAICA
-WHO SHORT-TERM PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS IN HEALTH FINANCING AND
STEWARDSHIP
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APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE 2003 PAHO TRAINING PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL
HEALTH EXTENDED TO AUGUST 9!

Young health professionals who demonstrate leadership skills and a keen
interest in the international dimensions of health are invited 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 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.
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HEALTHY TOURISM IN THE CARIBBEAN: MERITS FOR HEALTH AND THE ECONOMY

The exotic beaches of the Caribbean make it one of the world's most
popular tourist destinations. Consequently, Carribean countries largely
have service economies that are highly dependent on tourism. When there
is bad publicity due to health problems or sick tourists, there can be
far-reaching negative impacts. In response to this problem, a project
called "Quality Tourism for the Caribbean" has been developed. It is a
joint effort between the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism
(CAST), the environmental regional subsidiary of the Caribbean Hotel
Association (CHA), and the Caribbean Epidemiology Center (CAREC), a
specialized agency of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
For the full feature, visit:
http://www.paho.org/English/DPI/100/100feature29.htm.
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HEALTH PROMOTION IN THE AMERICAS FORUM IN SANTIAGO, CHILE

PAHO's Division of Health Promotion and Protection and the Ministry of
Health of Chile are sponsoring the Forum: "Health Promotion: Enabling
and Empowering Partnerships for Health". The Forum will take place in
Santiago, Chile, October 20-24, 2002. It will bring together more than
500 high-level national and local government officials, health
professionals and mayors to participate in a review and discussion of
the progress made in strengthening health promotion in the Americas in
the last two years.
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PAHO WEBPAGE: ETHNICITY AND HEALTH

The PAHO website features a page presenting all PAHO materials related
to ethnicity and health as well as general information and useful links.
It also features news stories, upcoming events, and new books.  Visit
the webpage at: http://www.paho.org/English/HDP/HDD/ETN/default.htm.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS

In a bid to help governments develop a human rights approach to public
health work, a new publication by the World Health Organization (WHO)
argues that protecting civil liberties can reduce vulnerability to
illness and the affects of poor health. "25 Questions and Answers on
Health and Human Rights" is the first compilation of answers to key
questions about the links between health and human rights. The booklet
is intended to assist governments and others concerned in developing a
human rights approach to public health work. The publication is
available in PDF format: http://www.who.int/hhr/news.
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GLOBAL IMPROVEMENTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REQUIRES ACTION AT THE LOCAL
LEVEL

Achieving global improvements in environmental health requires action at
the local level. WHO has published a new book that addresses this idea:
"Local environmental health planning - Guidance for local and national
authorities." The book provides an analysis of existing local planning
processes and initiatives in the WHO European Region, identifies their
common features and describes how they interrelate with and support
international and national initiatives, such as Agenda 21 and national
environmental health action plans (NEHAPs), respectively. This
publication will interest both local and national policy-makers and
professionals in the environmental, health and other sectors.
http://www.who.dk/eprise/main/WHO/InformationSources/Publications/Catalo
gue/20020724_1
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PAHO JOB OPPORTUNITY: ADVISOR ON HEALTH SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FOR
KINGSTON, JAMAICA

PAHO is seeking an Advisor on Health Services Development for its
station in Kingston, Jamaica.  For details on the posting, visit:
http://pahoapl.paho.org/pahoexternalenglish/ASEPage_JobDetail.ASP.
Applications are due September 5, 2002.
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WHO SHORT-TERM PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS IN HEALTH FINANCING AND
STEWARDSHIP

WHO is looking for professionals for short-term positions with its
Health Systems Performance and Poverty Reduction Unit. Several positions
are likely to be available requiring a range of different skills and
different levels of experience. The Department of Health Financing and
Stewardship (HFS) is more specifically looking for professionals with a
background in political and/or development economics sciences, public
health or sociology, with experience in survey design, questionnaire
development and techniques for cross-population research, to contribute
to instrument analysis and development. For further details on these
positions, visit:  http://www.paho.org/English/HDP/HDD/who-stp.doc.
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