Synergy Online -- May 22, 2003

 

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In this issue:

-10th CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL HEALTH: May 30 IS THE
DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION!

-56th World Health Assembly Convenes - Canadian Elected to High office

-Africa-Canada Youth Symposium for Leadership in Development

-International Agency for Research on Cancer Elects New Director

-2nd International Conference: Championing Nursing Knowledge

-2003 Summer Program: Disaster Mental Health

-WHO Publications

-Job Opening: Chief Medical Officer for UN Mission in Congo

-CSIH Job Opportunity: Project Assistant, Public Health Strengthening in
Guyana project

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10th CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL HEALTH: May 30 IS THE DEADLINE
FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION!

 

The deadline for submitting abstracts for the 10th Canadian Conference
on International Health is May 30! The theme for this year's conference
is: "The Right to Health: Influencing the Global Agenda.  How Research,
Advocacy and Action Can Shape Our Future."  For more information or to
download a copy of the Call for Abstracts, visit the conference website:
<http://www.csih.org/what/conferences2003.html>
http://www.csih.org/what/conferences2003.html

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56th World Health Assembly Convenes - Canadian elected to high office

 

In her opening address to the 56th World Health Assembly, WHO
Director-General Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland outlined the key lessons
learned so far from the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
(SARS) and called for expanded surveillance and rapid response to save
lives and protect economies against new diseases in the future.
Highlights of this year's WHA agenda include the adoption of the
Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and the appointment of a new WHO
Director-General.  The Assembly runs from May 19-28, 2003 in Geneva. For
the full text of Dr. Brundtland's opening speech, visit:
<http://www.who.int/dg/speeches/2003/wha56speech/en/>
http://www.who.int/dg/speeches/2003/wha56speech/en/ 

 

A Canadian Official, Dr. Jean Larivière of Health Canada, was elected
chairman of the principal technical committee that discusses important
health issues and makes recommendations to the full World Health
Assembly.  For the full press release, visit:
<http://www.paho.org/English/DD/PIN/pr030520.htm>
http://www.paho.org/English/DD/PIN/pr030520.htm 

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Africa-Canada Youth Symposium for Leadership in Development

 

The  <http://www.stfx.ca/institutes/coady/> Coady International
Institute at  <http://www.stfx.ca/> St. Francis Xavier University will
be hosting the Africa-Canada Youth Symposium for Leadership in
Development from July 22-27, 2003, in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. African
and Canadian youth between the ages of 20 and 30 with an interest in
youth issues are encouraged to apply to become one of the 70 delegates.
These African and Canadian youth leaders will discuss and develop
effective, youth-friendly strategies for some of the critical issues
facing youth throughout the world – issues like HIV/AIDS, the
environment, peacebuilding, and economic development. For more
information on the symposium, visit:  <http://www.stfx.ca/acys/>
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International Agency for Research on Cancer Elects New Director

 

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has elected a new
Director.  Dr Peter Boyle of the United Kingdom will take office on
January 1, 2004, for an initial term of five years.  Dr Boyle has an
international record as a cancer epidemiologist and biostatistician. He
is currently leading the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at
the European Institute of Oncology based in Milan. The Agency, a
Research institute of the World Health Organization (WHO), also recently
welcomed Spain as its sixteenth member.  For more information, visit the
IARC website:  <http://www.iarc.fr/> http://www.iarc.fr/ 

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2nd International Conference: Championing Nursing Knowledge

 

The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) will be hosting its
2nd International Conference on Nursing Best Practice Guidelines on June
5-6, 2003, in Markham, Ontario.  The theme of the conference is
"Championing Nursing Knowledge: Making a Difference in Patient
Outcomes."  For more information, visit the conference website:
<http://www.rnao.org/bestpractices/about/international_conference.asp>
http://www.rnao.org/bestpractices/about/international_conference.asp

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2003 Summer Program: Disaster Mental Health

 

The University of South Dakota will be offering summer courses for its
Graduate Certificate in Disaster Mental Health.  Participants can
complete the certificate in two years with only 10 days at the
University each year.  Other work for courses is a combination of
assigned readings, internet-based distance learning and papers.
Participants will meet for courses from June 10 to July 2 in Vermillion,
South Dakota, and will participate via distance-learning from May 12 to
August 1, 2003. For more information, visit:
<http://www.usd.edu/dmhi/sip/> http://www.usd.edu/dmhi/sip/  

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WHO Publications

 

The WHO publishes the bilingual Weekly Epidemiological Record.  It is
available online at:  <http://www.who.int/wer> http://www.who.int/wer

 

Each year, the WHO also publishes "International travel and health."
For more information on this publication, visit:
<http://www.who.int/ith/index.html> http://www.who.int/ith/index.html
Amendments to the latest edition are published in the Weekly
Epidemiological Record.

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Job Opening: Chief Medical Officer for UN Mission in Congo

 

CANADEM is seeking a Chief Medical Officer (P5) for the UN Mission in 

Congo. Non-family posting, initial appointment six months renewable.
Responsible for the day-to-day medico-administrative functions of the UN
medical clinics in the mission. Requirements: Medical Doctor; three
years residency in general medicine, 10 years of progressive clinical
experience; extensive practical experience in occupational health and
tropical medicine, general knowledge of worldwide health conditions,
health requirements and precautions; must be able to establish, manage
and monitor clinics; previous UN medical system/international medical
experience or military medical experience with priority in international
tasks an asset; fluent written and spoken English and French; solid
computer skills and good knowledge of relevant medical databases. For
further information, contact Fattana Atayee:  

 <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] 

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CSIH Job Opportunity: Project Assistant, Public Health Strengthening in
Guyana project

 

CSIH is seeking a Project Assistant for its Public Health Strengthening
in Guyana Project.  This position is full time.  Duties include:

-day-to-day administration;

-administration for missions; 

-liaising with project committees; and 

-project promotion.  

The deadline for applications is May 29, 2003.  For more information on
this position, visit:  <http://www.csih.org/opps/opps.html>
http://www.csih.org/opps/opps.html 

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