The AIDS Law Unit of the Legal Assistance Centre in Windhoek, Namibia, is planning to host a meeting of organisations in sub-Saharan Africa which work on HIV/AIDS, human rights and law with a view to providing a forum for sharing experiences and ideas, and to establishing a regional network of organisations working in this field. Organisations in the region which are interested in getting involved, should contact: Michaela.
Jobs and Announcements
14th Conference of the IUATLD Africa Region
Access to care in tuberculosis and lung health
11-14 June 2002, International Convention Centre
Durban, South Africa.
We are pleased to invite you to attend the 14th Conference of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD) Africa Region to be held in Durban on 11-14 June 2002, in collaboration with the Department of Health of the Republic of South Africa. There is increased interest in tackling the tuberculosis, AIDS and tobacco epidemics in low income countries. WHO, NGOs and donor agencies are coordinating their efforts to reduce the burden affecting many low income countries by joining forces. Deadline for submission of abstracts: 20 April 2002. Early-bird registration: 10 May 2002.
Further details: /newsletter/id/29076
Contact: mxm@lantic.net
First African AIDS Vaccine Programme (AAVP) Forum
3-4 June, 2002, Cape Town, South Africa.
The WHO-UNAIDS HIV Vaccine Initiative is organizing the First African AIDS Vaccine Programme (AAVP) Forum which is planned to be held at the Golden Tulip The Lord Charles Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa on 3-4 June 2002. The African AIDS Vaccine Programme (AAVP) is a network of scientists, working to promote and facilitate HIV vaccine research and evaluation in Africa, through capacity building and regional and international collaboration. The principal objective of this programme is to actively involve African scientists and communities in all stages of HIV vaccine development and evaluation.
Further details: /newsletter/id/29082
Contact: changml@who.int
Journalism Fellowship Programme
World Health Organization
Reporters will be able to explore a range of topics at the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva during a two week fellowship in October. An optional third week will be available to fellows to enable them to pursue their research in the field anywhere in the world. The WHO Journalism Fellowship is composed of two components to give reporters a broad and deep understanding of the forces shaping global public health. First, WHO Fellows will attend morning briefings on a range of international public health issues. The briefings will be held daily from 10 a.m. to noon. Then, during the remaining time, the fellows will have the freedom to roam WHO, to attend lectures and seminars, to interview staff, and to use WHO's extensive research resources to pursue their own special interests.
Project to Assess and Learn How Well Health, Nutrition, and Population Activities Are Reaching Disadvantaged Groups
The World Bank's Thematic Group on Health, Nutrition and Population (HNP) and Poverty is pleased to invite applications for participation in a project designed to determine how well programs to improve Health, Nutrition and Population status are reaching disadvantaged population groups, and to find ways of reaching those groups more effectively. Financial support of up to $40,000 for each of 10-12 submissions, to be selected through open competition; the application deadline is April 19, 2002.
Further details: /newsletter/id/29086
Contact: mrani1@worldbank.org
Special Issue of the Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Invitation for Submission of Manuscripts on Health and Equity
The Journal of Health,Population and Nutrition (JHPN) will publish theme-based issues, beginning in its March 2003 Issue to highlight findings of some important emergent research issues from different regions of the world. The first theme-based issue (March 2003) will be on Equity and Health.This special issue may include original research articles on concepts,measurements,and methodological issues, empirical findings on the situation of health equity,and interventions to reduce health inequity Reports on global evaluation,national,or subnational pro-equity activities and the experiences gained by way of impact and the process of implementation are also of interest. Potential authors are requested to express their interest to contribute by writing a note with tentative title of the paper by 30 June 2002.
Further details: /newsletter/id/29062
Contact: jhpn@icddrb.org
2002 Training of Trainers Courses for Reproductive Health
2002 Training of Trainers Course for Reproductive Health with emphasis on Family Planning.
52nd Course (Anglophone): 3 June -12 July
53rd Course (Francophone): 23 September - 1 November.
The Mauritius Institute of Health is pleased to announce its Training of Trainers courses for Reproductive Health with emphasis on Family Planning. The present programme, adapted to better meet the WHO Regional Training activities in Family Health initiated in 1982, and those of the UNFPA Regional Project RAF/96/P01.
Further details: /newsletter/id/29030
Contact: indumih@intnet.mu
Building Skills for Implementing Health Reform and Strengthening Health Systems in East and Southern Africa
8-20 April, 2002, Arusha, Tanzania
Offered by: Abt Associates Health Policy Training Institute (AAHPTI)
The first of a series of regional training courses offered by the Abt Associates Health Policy Training Institute (AAHPTI), in addition to AAHPTI's annual US-based course. The first regional course, "Building Skills for Implementing Health Reform and Strengthening Health Systems in East and Southern Africa," will be held at the East and Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI) in Arusha, Tanzania, April 8-20, 2002. Details about both the US-based and regional courses can be found on the website.
Further details: /newsletter/id/29057
GFATM Guidelines
proposal format revised and available
The guidelines, call for proposals, and proposal format has been finalized and are out! Deadline is March 10th. See attached documents or refer to the GFATM web site mentioned below. Again, this Fund is not for "business as usual". NGOs, including people living with HIV, private sector, civil society are to be full partners in the development and the implementation of the proposal through setting up a country-coordinating mechanism. The Fund is to build, complement, and scale up on existing efforts including innovative and pilot project. The fund will support treatment costs, including anti-retrovirals.
Further details: /newsletter/id/29033
Contact: proposals@tss-twg.be
Global Forum for Health Research - Forum 6
12-15 November 2002, Arusha, Tanzania
Health research is essential to improve the design of health interventions, policies and service delivery. Every year more than US$ 70 billion is spent on health research and development by the public and private sectors combined. However, only about 10% of this is devoted to 90% of the world's health problems, a misallocation often referred to as the "10/90 gap". Throughout the year and particularly at its annual meeting, the Global Forum for Health Research acts as a marketplace where problems of the 10/90 gap can be examined by a broad range of partners, i.e. representatives from governments, multilateral and bilateral aid agencies, international and national foundations and NGOs, women's organizations, research institutions and universities, pharmaceutical companies and the media. Forum 6 is the sixth annual meeting of the Global Forum for Health Research and the first to be held in Africa. Presentations will address the latest thinking on the 10/90 gap and act as a catalyst for action during the coming year. The global objective is to review progress in helping correct the 10/90 gap and plan further actions. In November 2002, Arusha will be the centre of world attention on health research, with Forum 6 followed by the third MIM Pan-African Malaria Conference. The National Institute for Medical Research of Tanzania is the local partner for the organization of both meetings. For further information and registration, please see the website.
Further details: /newsletter/id/29021
Contact: forum6@globalforumhealth.org