PHE Activities for 2006

February 2006

ADPC and Thammasat University's Faculty of Public Heath organized a workshop on "Avian Influenza: Public Health Implications" at Thammasat University on 7 February. The workshop featured a presentation on the issue by WHO's representative in Bangkok, Dr. William Aldis, followed by active discussions and exchange of ideas and experiences, with the view to developing active collaboration among the three partner agencies - Thammasat University, WHO and ADPC. ADPC is offering its expertise in Community-based Disaster Risk Communication to tackle the avian flu in the region.

Dr. William Aldis's presentation

ADPC attended the Expert Consultation on Emergency Preparedness for the Health Sector and Communities: Challenges and Way Forward, Geneva from 15-17 February. The meeting was attended by Temporary Advisers; Consultants; WHO Staff from Humanitarian Action Crises (HAC); other WHO departments and Regional Offices and experts with extensive experience in the area of emergency preparedness and mitigation. The meeting was organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Geneva.

ADPC in partnership with Thammasat University's Faculty of Public Heath and DDPM organized a half-day event on "Creating a Community Medical Emergency Program" at Thammasat University on 21 February. The event featured a presentation by Mr. Phillip Walker, Emergency Management Coordinator & Federal Coordinating Center Veterans Affairs Medical System in the Texas Medical Center, Houston. The focus was on establishment of Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and Supplemental Emergency Response Plan (SERP) as parts of disaster mitigation.

Mr. Philip Walker's presentation