The Royal Government of Norway
together with WHO, SEARO and WPRO
has supported the implementation of
this forthcoming workshop. The Royal
Government of Norway together with
WHO, other donor organizations and
other individuals have been
instrumental in the successful
implementation of the PHEMAP Program
for the past six years. The Royal
Government of Norway granted the
funds to implement four PHEMAP
inter-regional courses specifically,
PHEMAP-3 in 2003, PHEMAP-4 in 2004,
PHEMAP-6 in 2006, PHEMAP-7 in 2007
and PHEMAP-8 in 2008 and they have
also supported the First National
PHEMAP Course Coordinators' Workshop
that was conducted in November 2007
and Second National PHEMAP Course
Coordinators' Workshop to held in
Bangkok on 2-6 February 2009.
Intended Outcomes of the Workshop
Based on the framework of core
modules provided by the Regional
PHEMAP curriculum
• Adapting this framework to their
national context
• Based on the needs specific to
their national context
• Guided by the principles of adult
learning
• Administered effectively and
efficiently
Selection Criteria for the Workshop
for National PHEMAP Course
Coordinators
a] For countries currently
conducting national PHEMAP
programmes:
-
National PHEMAP course
coordinators
-
Key PHEMAP facilitators at the
national level (optional)
b] For countries not yet conducting
national PHEMAP programmes:
-
Representative from the Ministry
of Health or an alternative
institution which has been
identified by the MoH and WHO
and which is planning to run a
national PHEMAP programme
-
Individuals experienced in
conducting adult training
programmes, ideally in the field
of health emergency management
-
Individuals with practical
experience in the field of
health emergency management and
the ability to share this
experience in the context of a
training programme
c] In addition
-
WHO focal points for member
state countries that are
currently running a national
PHEMAP programme or planning to
run one in the near future
General Information
THAILAND VISA/ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
International
travelers to Thailand should arrange
for the entry visas as far in
advance as possible at the closest
Embassy or Consulate of Thailand in
his/her country to cover the whole
period of stay in Thailand. Please
make sure that an appropriate visa
for this purpose will be obtained
prior to the departure.
Please note that
citizens of ASEAN Member countries
(i.e. Brunei Darussalam, Singapore,
Malaysia, the Philippines,
Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam,
Myanmar and Lao PDR) can get visa on
arrival for one-month period from
the Immigration Authorities at the
Bangkok Suvanarbhumi International
Airport. Some nationalities
can also obtain the same privilege.
The participants are advised to
check this provision in their home
country.
MATERIALS TO BRING
WITH YOU
As part
of the workshop, you are asked to
bring with you some examples of
National PHEMAP Course materials
(i.e. power point presentations,
manuals, guidelines, course reports,
etc.) in hard copies and CDs that
are used in your
organizations/countries. These may
be used in group work and, if you
agree, will be added to the ADPC
reference library as a resource for
others to use. Also, it is advisable
to bring your notebook computers to
be used during the group work
exercises.
WORKSHOP VENUE and
ROOM ACCOMODATIONS
The
main venue
for the workshop will
be held at the
Amari Boulevard Hotel
in Bangkok, Thailand.
The hotel is 40 kms from the airport
and it will take around 40 minutes
drive by car depending on the flow
of the traffic. Please refer the
hotel’s website at
http://www.amari.com/boulevard/index.asp
to see additional
information on Bangkok’s weather,
current exchange rate, and many
more. The location map for coming to
the hotel from the airport is also
available in this website. The hotel
is conveniently located near the BTS
Sky Train Nana Station.
Contact Details –
Amari Boulevard Hotel Bangkok
Location: 2 Soi 5 Sukhumvit Road,
Bangkok 10110
Tel: +66 (0) 2255 2930, +66 (0) 2255
2940
Mobile Phone No: + 66 (0) 81 657
7897
Fax No: +66 (0) 2255 2950
Email:
sales@boulevard.amari.com
(Attention:
Ms. May)
Website:
http://www.amari.com/boulevard/index.asp
Upon checking in,
please quote the name of the
Workshop (as indicated above) and
the Workshop Organizer,
“ADPC”.
Please refer to the contact details
of the hotel:
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
and IDENTIFICATION
Registration will start from 8:00am
- 8:45 am in front of PANORAMA 2
Training Room, 4TH Floor of the
Hotel. Name badges and workshop kits
will be distributed to all
participants on this day. All
participants are required to have
their name badges on at all times.
Please be on time.
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT
THE WORKSHOP
FORMAL WORKSHOP
OPENING CEREMONY
The Formal Opening
Ceremony of the workshop will
start at
9:00 am on
Monday, 2 February
2009.
The ADPC Executive
Management and some invited guests
will welcome the workshop
participants. A group photo will be
taken after the ceremony. If you
wish, you can wear your national
dress or formal attire (suit) for
this purpose. However, this is
optional but all participants,
facilitators and guests are
requested to dress appropriately for
this event.
FORMAL WORKSHOP
CLOSING CEREMONY
The Formal Closing
Ceremony will take place on Friday,
6 February 2009 at 4:00 pm.
Invited guests will come to grace
this event. An individual and group
photo will be taken during the
graduation ceremony. If you wish,
you can wear your national dress or
formal attire (suit) for this
purpose. However, this is optional
but we would like to request all
participants, facilitators and
guests to dress appropriately for
this event.
FAREWELL DINNER
All participants,
invited guests and workshop
organizers are invited to a
FAREWELL DINNER. Venue and time
will be announced later.
Attire is casual.
DEPARTURE DAY
Participants should
plan their departures as of
Friday night after 7:00 pm or
Saturday, 7 February 2009 (all
rooms must be vacated no later than
12:00 noon).
At the end of the
course, if participants are unable
to depart by Saturday, 7 February
2009, the Workshop Organizers
recommend that you check with the
hotel management if you wish to
extend your stay at your own cost.
INSTRUCTION
DAYS/SCHEDULE
Sessions will begin
at approximately 8:30am and conclude
at 5:00pm each day. All
participants are requested to be on
time.
All mobile phones will be switched
“off” during classroom sessions.
MEALS
Daily lunch and
refreshments are provided. Snacks,
drinks and meals taken outside the
workshop will be at the
participants’ personal expense.
Please note that the
prices of the items in the
mini-snack bars in your hotel rooms
are very high. Therefore,
participants are encouraged to
purchase small food items at the
convenient stores located outside
the hotel.
DRESS CODE
Participants should
dress casually. There will be no
formal dress occasions during the
workshop proper. Training rooms are
occasionally over-cooled, so you may
want to bring a sweater or
long-sleeved shirt in this event.
You are encouraged to
bring something special to wear for
either the Group Photo Day, or the
Welcome and Closing Ceremonies -
either national dress, business
attire, etc.
WORKSHOP CERTIFICATE
AND ATTENDANCE POLICY
At the end of the
workshop, a certificate will be
awarded to the participants who were
present for the entire
duration of the workshop. Please
speak to the Workshop Organizers in
case of an emergency that requires
your missing any part of the
workshop.
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT
THE HOST COUNTRY
CLIMATE
Thailand is a warm
and rather humid tropical country
with monsoonal climate. Temperatures
are highest in March and April with
average temperature of 28 degree
Celsius to 38 degrees Celsius and
humidity averaging between 82.8% to
73%.
Seasons:
Dry: March to May,
Rainy: June to October,
Cool: November to February.
CURRENCY/EXCHANGE
RATES
Foreign currencies
are not accepted in most
shops so it is best for you to
change your foreign currency to the
local currency, which is Thai Baht.
The current foreign exchange rate is
approximately USD $1.00 = Thai
Baht 34. Money may be exchanged
upon arrival at the international
airport or at the hotel or leading
banks. These rates are subject to
market fluctuations so please check
them again closer to your departure
date.
CREDIT CARDS
Credit cards (VISA,
MasterCard and American Express) are
widely accepted at the hotel, major
department stores and shopping
centers in Thailand for personal
charges. There are Automatic Teller
Machines (Global ATM/cash machines)
in Bangkok where you can draw money
in local currency.
INCIDENTAL EXPENSES,
PERSONAL FUNDS
Participant will
receive full room and board;
therefore, little cash is needed
during the workshop. However,
participants should expect some
transportation costs (taxis) and
excess baggage costs for materials
(books, papers, etc.) which may be
quite substantial in weight and
price. For participants interested
in taking drinks or meals on their
own, shopping, gift purchasing, or
outside entertainment, a very
general sum of $300-$400 USD is
suggested.
COMPUTERS/INTERNET/FAX
The hotel has a
business center where the
participants can call or send
documents by fax with fees. Please
check on rates with the front desk
staff.
The Workshop
Organizers will provide Internet
facilities (limited access only)
where participants can check emails
during the coffee and lunch break
periods only. Nearby internet
facilities are available at a very
reasonable price.
TELEPHONE
Telephones will be
available in each room for local or
international calls. Local calls can
be made directly from the rooms.
International telephone services can
be routed through the telephone
operators. Surcharge rates are
normally high when placing a call
from your room. To avoid unnecessary
problems and expenses, please check
on the rates with the front desk
hotel staff before making any calls.
You can also purchase
an international pre-paid telephone
cards (e.g. HATARI, PHONE NET, LENSO)
which are available in any
convenient stores outside the hotel.
All expenses incurred for these
communication services are the
responsibility of the participant.
LAUNDRY
Laundry service is
available through the hotel. Prices
are available through the Front
Office and are the personal cost of
each individual.
COMPLIMENTARY ITEMS
All rooms are
equipped with hair dryers, towels
and toiletries. Other complimentary
items include daily English
newspapers, free use of gym,
swimming pool, coffee/tea making
facilities and drinking water glass
bottles daily - two (2) bottles per
room. Please note that the mineral
water in plastic bottles is for
sale.
MAIL/POST SERVICE
Participants can post
their mails at the Business Center
of the hotel.
INSURANCE and
PERSONAL MEDICATIONS
Workshop participants
are responsible for their own
insurance coverage during the
workshop (e.g. medical/health,
emergency/accident, travel, life
insurance). Please make sure
you have a clear understanding of
your own insurance policies prior to
departing from your home country.
Please also bring
your own personal medications. The
Workshop Organizers will provide
First Aid Kit only.
VALUABLES
All valuables brought
to the workshop are the
responsibility of the participant. A
suitcase that can be locked is
recommended for cameras, laptop
computers or other valuable items
you may wish to bring. Participants
may also deposit valuable items in
their safe deposit box, which is
available the hotel rooms or with
the Front Office Manager of the
hotel for safekeeping.
WORKSHOP ORGANIZERS
CONTACT INFORMATION
ADPC WORKSHOP
ORGANIZERS CONTACT INFORMATION
Public Health in
Emergencies (PHE)
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
SM Tower, 24th floor
979/69, Paholyothin Road
Samsen Nai, Phayathai
Bangkok, 10400
Tel : (66-2) 298 0682-92
Fax : (66-2) 298 0012-13
Email:
phe@adpc.net
URL:
www.adpc.net
Mr. Bradford R.
Philips,
Team Leader - PHE
Email:
philipsb@adpc.net Tel.
(66-2) 298 0682-92 Ext 400
Mr. Frederick John
Abo,
Technical Manager
Email:
fjbabo@adpc.net
Tel. (66-2) 298 0682-92 Ext 403
Mr. Sanjeeb K. Shakya,
PHE Project
Coordinator
Email:
sanjeeb@adpc.net Tel.
(66-2) 298 0682-92 Ext 401
Ms. Naritsara
Bootdeekun
PHE Admin Assistant
Email:
naritsara@adpc.net
Tel. (66-2) 298
0682-92 Ext 406
