PAHO NEWS—February 21, 2002

In this edition:
-CHOLERA: AN UNWELCOME GUEST ON ITS WAY OUT
-HIV/AIDS REGIONAL FORUM 2002
-100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF HEALTH
-PAHO JOB POSTING: CHIEF, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
-PAHO JOB POSTING: CHIEF, PROGRAM ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND DISASTER
RELIEF
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CHOLERA: AN UNWELCOME GUEST ON ITS WAY OUT

When cholera struck the Americas in 1991 for the first time in the 20th
Century, it killed more than 4,000 people and sickened 400,000 in one
year.  This sounded an alarm for urgent control of this pandemic, which
has ravaged humanity for centuries.  In response, PAHO diverted human,
technical and financial resources to combat cholera.  These efforts
resulted in a steep decline in the epidemic.  As of December 2000, the
number of cholera cases and deaths in the Region decreased to 2,703
cases and 40 deaths.
http://www.paho.org/English/DPI/100/100feature07.htm
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HIV/AIDS REGIONAL FORUM 2002

In light of the new challenges and responsibilities that have emerged as
a result of recent international meetings dealing with the HIV/AIDS
epidemic, including the UN special session, the LAC-HSR (Health System
Reform) Initiative's partner organizations and projects will be
launching the "Regional Forum on the Challenge of HIV/AIDS for the
Reform and Strengthening of Health Systems and Services in LAC."  The
forum will be taking place February 20-22 in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.  For
more information, visit:
http://www.paho.org/English/HSP/HSO/scopepurposeregional-eng.pdf (in pdf
format)
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100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF HEALTH

Are you looking for some way to mark PAHO's Centennial?  From getting a
flu shot, to donating blood and even seeing a movie, PAHO has put
together 100 ways to celebrate 100 years of health and spend a happier
and healthier Centennial year.
http://www.paho.org/English/DPI/100/100ways.htm
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PAHO JOB LISTING: CHIEF, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

Level: P06/1
Post number: .4108
Closing date: 3/13/02
Duty Station: Washington, DC

Requirements
*Education* Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in business
administration, economics, public administration, finance or a related
field.  A master's degree in public or business administration,
accounting, finance or a related field.
*Experience* Fifteen years of senior managerial experience at the
national and multinational level with responsibility for major
administrative operations of large public or private institutions.
Significant experience with an international organization would be an
asset.
*Languages* Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with a working
knowledge of the other.

To view a complete job description or to apply, visit:
http://pahoapl.paho.org/pahoexternalenglish/ASEPage_JobList.asp
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PAHO JOB POSTING: CHIEF, PROGRAM ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND DISASTER
RELIEF

Level: p05/1
Post number: .4484
Closing date: 3/6/02
Duty station: Washington, DC

Requirements:
*Education* Academic degree from a recognized university in medicine,
environmental engineering or other health related science.  Postgraduate
degree in public health to the master's degree level.
*Experience* Twelve years of managerial experience in Disaster Reduction
Programs (prevention, mitigation, preparedness and response) with at
least five years at the international level.  Familiarity with the
national and international actors (UN, OAS, Red Cross, NGOs) as well as
funding agencies is essential.
*Languages* Very good knowledge of English and Spanish.

To view a complete job description or to apply, visit:
http://pahoapl.paho.org/pahoexternalenglish/ASEPage_JobList.asp

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