Synergy Online -- September 19, 2002

In this issue:
-9TH CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL HEALTH (CCIH): INNOVATION AND
ACTION
-CSIH INVITES MEMBERS TO SUBMIT RESOLUTIONS FOR THIS YEAR'S ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
-CSIH JOB OPPORTUNITY: PROJECT COORDINATOR, REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, HEALTH
SYSTEM PROJECT
-2002 NATIONAL STUDENT CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
-CIDA CONSULTATIONS: CHARTING A COURSE TO 2010 IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN
EUROPE
-UN: AFRICA'S DEVELOPMENT PLAN MUST CUT POVERTY AND HUNGER, CONTROL
HIV/AIDS
-TOBACCO IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: DREAM SCENARIO OR SHRILL WAKE-UP CALL?
-THE THIRD NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TOBACCO OR HEALTH: SCIENCE & POLICY IN
ACTION
-GLOBE & MAIL REPORTER WINS PAHO CENTENNIAL JOURNALISM CONTEST
-6th ANNUAL DAYS OF PUBLIC HEALTH: BUILDING ON SOLID PRINCIPLES
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9TH CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL HEALTH (CCIH): INNOVATION AND
ACTION

The theme for the third day of the 9th Annual Canadian Conference on
International Health is "Innovation and Action."  The conference,
"Poverty, Health and Equity: from global challenges to innovative
solutions," will be held in Ottawa, October 27-30, 2002.  The plenary
session for the third day will feature:  Neil McKee, Senior Technical
Advisor on HIV/AIDS and Child Health at the Center for Communication
Programs (SPH), Johns Hopkins University; Karen Anderson, Director of
Public Policy of the Family Planning Advocates of New York State and
Founder of "Educacion Popular en Salud (EPES)"; Mira Shiva, Head of
Public Policy for the Voluntary Health Association of India.  Concurrent
sessions will also address the theme of "Innovation and Action." For
more information on this year's CCIH, visit the conference website:
http://www.csih.org/what/conferences.html.
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CSIH INVITES MEMBERS TO SUBMIT RESOLUTIONS FOR THIS YEAR'S ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING

The Canadian Society for International Health is calling for Society
members to submit resolutions for consideration at the Annual General
Meeting (AGM) to be held Monday, October 28, 2002.  All proposed
resolutions must be submitted to the Society by two members in good
standing.  Submissions should include pertinent contact information as
well as supporting documentation if necessary.  The CSIH office must
receive all proposed resolutions by 5:00pm (eastern) Friday, October 18,
2002.  All such proposed resolutions will be considered by the CSIH
Resolutions Review Committee; if accepted for presentation to the Annual
General Meeting, they will be circulated to members prior to the AGM via
Synergy On-Line.  Members will receive further details on the procedure
for submission in the mail.
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CSIH JOB OPPORTUNITY: PROJECT COORDINATOR, REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, HEALTH
SYSTEM PROJECT

CSIH is seeking a Project Coordinator for its Health System Project in
the Republic of Croatia.  The successful candidate will be responsible
for: day-to-day project management and coordination, project financial
and narrative reports, coordination of field visits and meetings in
Canada, and project promotion.

Minimum qualifications: community college training in administration,
budgeting and operations; 5-plus years of incremental experience, the
last three working with an NGO at a senior administrative/program level;
bilingualism (English and French), with Croatian an asset; advanced word
processing skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Exchange, Office
and Excel; advanced communication & written skills, including ability to
develop correspondence and reports for distribution; ability to
research, analyze and synthesize a large volume of information; ability
to prioritize important tasks and meet deadlines; willingness and
ability to work during evenings and weekends from time to time.

For a more detailed job description, or to submit your application,
please contact Alan McRae at CSIH: Tel (613) 241-5785 ext. 311, Fax.
(613) 241-3845, [log in to unmask]
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2002 NATIONAL STUDENT CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL HEALTH

The Student University Network for Social and International Health
(SUNSIH) is issuing an invitation for its 2002 National Conference. The
conference takes place in Ottawa, October 26-27.  It will feature
world-class speakers such as the group "Through a New Lens: CARE and
PhotoSensitive" - a partnership of some of Canada’s most distinguished
photojournalists who have created an exhibition to break through the
paralysis and humanize the efforts of Africans coping with the AIDS
crisis. For more information on the conference, visit SUNSIH's website:
http://www.csih.org/Sunsih/index.html.
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CIDA CONSULTATIONS: CHARTING A COURSE TO 2010 IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN
EUROPE

CIDA is looking ahead to 2010 and adjusting its program focus in Central
and Eastern Europe as a logical consequence to the upcoming "graduation"
of eight Central European countries. This realignment process started
with the recently completed country programming frameworks for Russia
and Ukraine which were subject of extensive consultation. Charting a
course to 2010 provides an overview of the situation and articulates
possible options for future action. CIDA is seeking the views of
interested partners — including development experts, private sector
entrepreneurs, educators, non-governmental organizations, concerned
citizens and other government partners across Canada - on the strategic
orientations outlined in its Consultation Document.  Public
consultations will take place in October in the following cities:
Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.  For more
information, visit CIDA's webpage:
http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/webcountry.nsf/f5c85a71907a97fd85256b
d0005b6f80/d3d297bb299ef7a385256c2500530192?OpenDocument.
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UN: AFRICA'S DEVELOPMENT PLAN MUST CUT POVERTY AND HUNGER, CONTROL
HIV/AIDS

UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan stressed that a new initiative for
development in Africa could not be successful unless the continent
achieves such goals as reducing poverty and hunger, as well as
controlling HIV/AIDS. In his opening statement to the Assembly in the
Special Session on Africa, the Secretary-General welcomed the decision
by the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) to adopt the
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as the centrepiece of Africa's
development agenda. For the press release, visit:
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=4720&Cr=nepad&Cr1=.
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TOBACCO IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: DREAM SCENARIO OR SHRILL WAKE-UP CALL?

In "Reports", the International Development Research Centre features a
slide show that counters some of the common myths related to tobacco use
and production in developing countries.
http://www.idrc.ca/reports/read_article_english.cfm?article_num=1088
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THE THIRD NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TOBACCO OR HEALTH: SCIENCE & POLICY IN
ACTION

The Third National Conference on Tobacco or Health will take place in
Ottawa, December 1-4, 2002.  The theme of this year's conference is
"Science and Policy in Action."  The conference aims to provide a
well-timed forum for partners in tobacco control. Individuals and
organizations at all levels will share their successes, struggles and
challenges; identify best practices; and create better synergy for
future initiatives.  For more information, visit the conference website:
http://www.taylorandassociates.ca/tobacco/english/index.html.
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GLOBE & MAIL REPORTER WINS PAHO CENTENNIAL JOURNALISM CONTEST

André Picard, a reporter for the Globe & Mail, has been named the winner
of PAHO's Centennial Journalism Contest. Picard's series of articles on
the obesity epidemic illustrated one of the most serious public health
problems in Canada and throughout the Americas. The "Fattest or Fittest"
series generated public debate and had a marked impact on public policy
in Canada. The articles are available at:
http://www.andrepicard.com/fatandfit.html. The winner of the
hemisphere-wide contest was selected by a panel of independent
journalists from among national winners in each country. The Pan
American winner receives a $3,000 prize, and is invited to Washington,
D.C., the week of September 23rd to receive the award during the Pan
American Sanitary Conference.
For the press release, visit:
http://www.paho.org/English/DPI/pr020909.htm.
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6th ANNUAL DAYS OF PUBLIC HEALTH: BUILDING ON SOLID PRINCIPLES

The 6th Annual Days of Public Health, "Journées annuelles de santé
publique (JASP)," will take place November 18-21, 202 in Quebec City,
Quebec, and will offer 72 hours of accredited educational activities
over three days.  This year, JASP will illustrate the importance of
basing actions on solid principles in public health.  Participants will
be able to choose from 12 sessions developing a particular subject.
After lunch, open plenary sessions will feature renowned speakers.  Most
sessions will be conducted in French.  For further information, visit:
http://www.inspq.qc.ca/jasp/ (in French only).
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