PHE Activities for 2006

May 2006

Officials from United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention International Emergency Health Program and the School of Public Health, University of Texas visited ADPC, Bangkok (24 -27 April)

ADPC's Public Health in Emergencies (PHE) team, led by Mr. Jonathan Abrahams, hosted meetings from 24 -27 April for officials from United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention International Emergency Preparedness Program, represented by Dr Mark Keim and Mr Paul Giannone, and the School of Public Health at the University of Texas, represented by Dr John Herbold and Dr David Lakey to discuss potential collaborations. They also visited the offices of UNICEF, UNOCHA, Thai-US CDC collaboration on infectious diseases, and USAID.

Development of Health Collaboration along Thailand-Myanmar Border Areas, Bangkok (26-28 April)

A representative from ADPC's Public Health in Emergencies (PHE) team attended the "Meeting on Development of Health Collaboration along Thailand-Myanmar Border Areas" at Woosung Castle Hill Country Club, Ratchaburi Province . The meeting was organized by the Thailand Ministry of Public Health, Department of Disease Control with the support of World Health Organization (WHO). The main objectives of the meeting were to share information on the border situation and the activities of organizations working in Thailand-Myanmar border areas. The other objectives were to develop tools and mechanisms for increasing health access among cross-border population and coordination among organizations working in the border areas.

At the Opening Ceremony, the Governor of Ratchaburi gave the Welcome Address followed by the Opening Remarks of WHO Representative to Thailand , Dr William Aldis. The Inaugural Address was delivered by the Permanent Secretary for Public Health in Thailand.

ADPC & the Thammasat University, Bangkok signs MoU, Bangkok (20 April)

ADPC & the Thammasat University (TU) - Faculty of Public Health (FPH), Bangkok signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the 20 April, to further develop and establish a dynamic mechanism to strengthen and mainstream Public Health in emergencies in the overall concept of Disaster Management. ADPC and TU Faculty of Public Health recognize the need to collaborate to achieve their shared goals for promoting excellence in public health and disaster management. The goal of this Memorandum of Understanding is to develop and establish a dynamic long-term partnership of ongoing collaboration and cooperation between ADPC and TU Faculty of Public Health, building upon and strengthening the common and complementary elements of their respective mandates.

<PPlanning and Development Workshop, Bangkok (2-5 May)

The Public Health in Emergencies Team (PHE) in collaboration with the World Health Organization has conducted a planning and development workshop for a "training programme for health care facility emergency preparedness and response to pandemics and epidemics, using the model of human cases of avian influenza" from 2-5 May at Century Park Hotel, Bangkok.

ADPC flags off training programme in Public Health in Complex Emergencies, Bangkok (8-20 May)

ADPC, through its Public Health in Emergencies Team is organizing an international training program on Public Health in Complex Emergencies (PHCE) in Asia . Dr. Suvit Yodmani, Executive Director, ADPC opened the course and due to run from 8-20 May in Bangkok , Thailand . This course is jointly organized in association with the World Education, Inc. (WEI) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) together with other two regional partners, the American University of Beirut and the Makerere University Institute of Public Health, Uganda . The Public Health in Complex Emergencies training program (PHCE) is a two-week residential course that focuses on critical public health issues faced by NGO's and health personnel working with displaced persons and refugee population in complex emergencies.

Forthcoming Announcement

Community Based Psychological Support Training Course, Bangkok (June 12-16)

ADPC in partnership with the University of South Dakota's Disaster Mental Health Institute (DMHI) is organizing a training course on Community Based Psychological Support from 12-16 June. The course is designed for professionals working in the field of psychological support in the disaster context. It has a strong programmatic and planning component. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the ideas of Psychological First Aid and psychosocial support programs, and discuss problems and ideas in those areas. The course will promote the sharing of relevant technical and managerial skills and knowledge and will equip participants with appropriate decision making, strategic and analytical processes. For more details please visit our website .