Panel 2.10: Reproductive, Mental, and Child Health

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 432-435
Author(s):  
Supriya Sahu ◽  
Altaf Musani ◽  
Jane Schaller ◽  
Srivieng Pairojkul ◽  
Manouri P. Senanayake ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Health ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
The World ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
And Child Health

AbstractThis is a summary of the presentations and discussion of Panel 2.10, Reproductive, Mental, and Child Health of the Conference, Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia, convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Phuket, Thailand, 04–06 May 2005. The topics discussed included issues related to reproductive, mental, and child health as pertain to the responses to the damage created by the Tsunami. It is presented in the following major sections: (1) background; (2) key issues; (3) discussion; and (4) recommendations. Key issues discussed included: (1) coordination/collaboration; (2) provision of services; and (3) raising awareness and advocacy.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS AND REPORTS

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1948 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 499-504
Keyword(s):  
Child Health ◽  
Malaria Control ◽  
Venereal Disease ◽  
World Health ◽  
International News ◽  
World Health Assembly ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
First World ◽  
And Child Health

The First World Health Assembly convened in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 24, 1948, and remained in session until July 24. Fifty-four nations sent delegates. The work of this First Assembly centered around the development of a program of action for the World Health Organization. After discussions of a long list of possible activities, the Assembly adopted a program which established certain priorities for the work of the Organization during the coming year. Malaria control, maternal and child health, tuberculosis and venereal disease control, nutrition and environmental sanitation were placed in the top priority. To carry out these priority programs the WHO authorized the appointment of expert committees and the establishment of appropriate sections of work in the secretariat of the Organization.

Panel 2.9: Repair and Recovery of Health Systems

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 428-431
Author(s):  
Bjorn Melgaard ◽  
Maria Cristina Profili ◽  
Peter Heimann ◽  
Aryono Pusponegoro ◽  
Edward O'Rourke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Needs Assessment ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
World Health ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

AbstractThis is a summary of the presentations and discussion of Panel 2.9, Repair and Recovery of Health Systemsof the Conference, Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia, convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Phuket, Thailand, 04–06 May 2005. The topics discussed included issues related to the repair and recovery of health systems as pertain to the damage created by the Tsunami. It is presented in the following major sections: (1) needs assessment; (2) coordination; (3) filling gaps; (4) capacity building; (5) what was done well, and what should have been done better; (6) lessons learned; and (7) recommendations. Recommendations included: (1) how to make health systems better prepared for coping with disasters; and (2) how to support preparedness in local communities.

scholarly journals The WHO Collaborating Centre for Biosafety in Microbiology

2008 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Tony Della-Porta ◽  
Michael Catton
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
World Health ◽  
Reference Laboratory ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

The World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Biosafety in Microbiology has been established at the Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL) for over 2 decades and played a significant role in the development of the WHO Laboratory Biosafety Manual and the WHO Biorisk Guidelines. It has also contributed to WHO?s international biosafety programmes and to the raising awareness of biosafety in Australia.

Panel 2.7: First 30 Days: Organizing Rapid Responses

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 420-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natacha Emerson ◽  
Arturo Pesigan ◽  
Lita Sarana ◽  
Nenette Motus ◽  
Dan Buriak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Rapid Response ◽  
World Health ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
Rapid Responses ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Key Questions

AbstractThis is a summary of the presentations and discussion of Panel 2.7, First 30 Days: Organizing Rapid Response of the Conference, Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia, convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Phuket, Thailand, 04–06 May 2005. The topics discussed inc included issues related to organizingrapid responses as pertain to the responses to the damage created by the created Tsunami. It is presented in the following major sections: (1) issues; (2) key questions; and (3) recommendations.

Panel 2.5: Mass-Casualty Management and Hospital Care

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 412-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agostino Borra ◽  
Luis Jorge Perez ◽  
Tin Min ◽  
Wilai Puavilai ◽  
Norimasa Seo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Hospital Care ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
World Health ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Conclusion Section ◽  
Key Questions

AbstractThis is a summary of the presentations and discussion of Panel 2.5, Mass-Casualty Management and Hospital Care of the Conference, Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia, convened by the World Health Organization in Phuket, Thailand, 04–06 May 2005. The topics discussed included issues related to mass-casualty management and hospital care as pertain to the responses to the damage created by the Tsunami. It is presented in the following major sections: wing (1) key questions; (2) recommendations; and (3) conclusions. Subsections of the conclusion section include: (1) lessons learned; (2) what was done well?; and (3) what could have been done better?.

Session 1.2: National Health Perspectives of the Tsunami Crisis

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 382-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Poonam Khetrapal Singh ◽  
Roderico Ofrin ◽  
P. Ravindran ◽  
Idrus Paturussi ◽  
Ibrahim Yasir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
National Health ◽  
World Health ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Key Questions

AbstractThis is a summary of the presentations and discussion of Session 1.2 of the Conference, Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia, convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Phuket, Thailand, 04–06 May 2005. The topics discussed included issues related national health perspectives as pertaining to the responses to the damage created by the Tsunami. It is presented in the following major sections: (1) key questions; (2) discussion; (3) what was done well?; (4) what could have been done better?; and (5) what can be done to prepare for the future?.

Panel 2.13: The Role of Media and Communication

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 442-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salim Habayeb ◽  
Samantha Bolton ◽  
Mark Jones ◽  
Naveen Surapaneni ◽  
Robert Dietz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Media And Communication

AbstractThis is a summary of the presentations and discussion of Panel 2.13, The Role of Media and Communication, of the Conference, Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia, convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Phuket, Thailand, 04–06 May 2005. The topics discussed included issues related to the role of media and communication as pertain to the responses to the damage created by the Tsunami of 26 December 2004.

What Have We Learned? Needs Assessment

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 468-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Deitchman
Keyword(s):  
Needs Assessment ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
Needs Assessments ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

AbstrtactThis is a synthesis of the presentations and discussions pertaining to Needs Assessments of the Conference, Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia, convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), in Phuket, Thailand, 04–06 May 2005. The topics discussed included: (1) Needs assessments; (2) Coordination; (3) Effectiveness of needs assessments; (4) Needs assessments change; (5) Qualifications for conducting needs assessments; (6) Dissemination; (7) Emergencies overlay background needs assessments; (8) Need for standards; and (9) Conclusions and recommendations.

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