News of 22 December 2009

News of 22 December 2009

Focus: Foreign Health Policy
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International Health and more: Issues, Debates, Tools

Focus: Foreign Health Policy

Coherence with development aims
OECD report on Swiss development co-operation
(E) Switzerland OECD | Switerland must according to the OECD - "ensure that all policies are coherent with its development aims. Switzerland must also strengthen efforts to communicate the positive results of aid in order to maintain strong public and political support."
http://sn.im/oecd_switzerland

Missing policy coherence in Switzerland: trade interests overriding right to health?
Swiss trade policy in conflict with development policy
(E) 3D | The Geneva based organisation 3D has submitted a report to the pre-session of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, in November 2009. 3D highlights the potentially adverse effects of Intellectual Property rules contained in Swiss free trade agreements on access to medicines in other countries.
http://sn.im/3dthree_pdf

Gesundheit Global
Eine Analyse zur Position Deutschlands in der internationalen Gesundheitspolitik
(D) Zeit Online | Harro Albrecht von der Wochenzeitung "Die Zeit" stellt in einem Kommentar auf Zeit Online der Deutschen Gesundheitsaussenpolitik ein schlechtes Zeugnis aus.
http://www.zeit.de/2009/45/World-Health-Summit

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Wie kann Bildung die am meisten benachteiligten Menschen erreichen?
Bern, 3. Februar 2010
(D) Enfants du Monde | Das Schweizer Netzwerk für Bildung und internationale Zusammenarbeit (RECI) lädt zu einer Tagesveranstaltung ein. Mit: Martin Dahinden, Direktor der Direktion für Entwicklung und Zusammenarbeit (DEZA), Kevin Watkins, Direktor des globalen Monitoring-Berichts 2010 über „Bildung für Alle“ (von UNESCO Paris), Ahlin Byll-Cataria, Leiter der Vereinigung für die Entwicklung der Bildung in Afrika (ADEA), und Joséphine Ouedraogo, Direktorin von Enda Tiers-Monde. Anmeldeschluss ist der 23. Dezember 2009.
http://sn.im/reci_dt

5th HIV and AIDS Regional Conference for the Western Balkans
Zagreb, 25-26 March 2010
(E) Partnerships in Health | Partnerships in Health and UNDP Croatia will co-host the 5th HIV and AIDS Regional Conference for the Western Balkans. The Conference will be held in Zagreb on the 25th and the 26th March 2010. As every year, current topics of interest to the many local and international stakeholders in the region are addressed. The 2010 Conference has the theme “A decade of responding to HIV in the Western Balkans region: What have we learned and where are we going?” Participants from vulnerable groups, national and international NGOs, government agencies, and UN and international agencies are expected to participate. More information will be posted in the coming weeks on our website.
www.balkans-fight-hiv.org

aidsfocus.ch conference: The future of the global AIDS response – Implications for Swiss NGOs
Bern, 14 April 2010
(E) aidsfocus.ch | The global economic crisis that has induced cutbacks in the spending of Government and international donors also threatens efforts for an effective response to HIV and AIDS. On the other hand, HIV and AIDS with a present high of 33.4 million people living with HIV remains a serious global problem, reaching out beyond the health sector – and a united concerted effort is needed more than ever. What are the implications of these changes and debates on macro level for Swiss NGOs working in the field of HIV, AIDS and international cooperation? What are the implications for prevention, for treatment programmes and/or on programmes for psychosocial support? How can the demand for universal access to comprehensive prevention, treatment, care and support by 2015 still be met?
http://www.aidsfocus.ch/platform/Event.2009-12-10.1954

Geneva Health Forum 2010: Towards Global Acces to Health
Geneva, 19-21 April 2010
(E) HUG | A joint initiative launched by the Geneva University Hospitals and the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva in partnership with the main international organizations active in health in Geneva and around the world, the Geneva Health Forum and the Global Access to Health Platform bring together the major stakeholders in global access to health – from field workers to policy-makers. The Forum and the Platform together form a developing global network for international and inter-sectoral dialogue, which has the vision of facilitating the strengthening of health systems and basic health services, striving to keep global access to health on the international agenda.
http://www.genevahealthforum.org/

20th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion
Geneva, 11-15 July 2010
(E) Health Promotion Switzerland | Health Promotion Switzerland is inviting to the 20th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion: Health, Equity and Sustainable Development that will take place in Geneva. Fifteen prominent and inspiring keynote speakers have been invited to share their insights on Health Promotion and Sustainable Development.
http://www.iuhpeconference.net/index.php?lang=e

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LÈ OU BEZWEN, OU DWE PI INTÈLIJAN Wenn du in Not bist, musst du besonders intelligent (schlau) sein.
Bericht aus dem Hôpital Albert Schweitzer, Haïti
(D) Haiti Bündner Partnerschaft | Eben ist das neuste Mitteilungsblatt des Netzwerk Mitgliedes "Bündner Partnerschaft Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haïti" erschienen: mit einem eindrücklichen Bericht über die pädiatrische Herausforderungen in einem der ärmsten Länder der Welt.
http://sn.im/has_mitteilungsblatt

Minarettverbot: mission 21 bestürzt
Stellungnahme von mission 21
(D) Switzerland mission 21 | In der Schweiz wird der Bau von Minaretten verboten. mission 21, die im Vorfeld zusammen mit neun Schweizer Missions- und Hilfswerken, Entwicklungs- sowie interreligiösen Organisationen entschieden gegen die Minarettverbots-Initiative eintrat, ist überrascht und gleichzeitig bestürzt über diesen Entscheid des Souveräns.
http://www.mission-21.org/deutsch/files/MM_Minarett.pdf

Im Auge des Hurrikan
Vom Klimawandel stark betroffenes Honduras
(D) Honduras SRK | Claudio Stauffer wirkt seit zehn Jahren als SRK-Delegierter in dem vom Klimawandel besonders stark betroffenen Honduras. Dabei engagiert er sich vor allem für eine wirksame Katastrophenvorsorge der ärmsten Bevölkerung.
http://www.redcross.ch/mag/mag/index-de.php?id=202

Weihnachtsgeschenk: FAIRMED Jubiläumskalender 2010
Michael von Graffenried : eye on africa
(D) FAIRMED | 2008 hat der bekannte Schweizer Fotograf Michael von Graffenried Kamerun, eines unserer Schwerpunktländer, besucht und den Alltag der kamerunischen Bevölkerung fotografisch eingefangen ohne explizit auf deren schwierige Lebensumstände einzugehen. 13 grossformatige Panoramafotografien, die zu unserem 50 jährigen Jubiläum entstanden sind, ermöglichen Monat für Monat spannende Begegnungen mit den darauf abgebildeten Menschen. Ein ideales Weihnachtsgeschenk. Für CHF 50.- zzgl. CHF 6.- Versandkosten bestellen bei info@fairmed.ch oder 031 311 77 97. Der Erlös des Verkaufs kommt Buruliprojekt von FAIRMED in Kamerun zu gute.
www.fairmed.ch/50/d/eyeonafricashop.php

Entzünden Sie ein Licht für die Kinder von Bethlehem
SMS-Spendenaktion
(D) Kinderhilfe Bethlehem | In der Weihnachtszeit können Sie für die Kinder von Bethlehem ein Licht der Hoffnung entzünden: Unterstützen Sie die Spendenaktion der Kinderhilfe Bethlehem mit einer SMS. Via Kurznachricht entzünden Sie an unserem virtuellen Weihnachtsbaum eine Kerze für die Kinder von Bethlehem. Zusätzlich können Sie mit Ihrer SMS einen lieben Gruß an Freunde, Familie oder Bekannte auf der Weihnachtsseite der Kinderhilfe Bethlehem hinterlassen. Jede SMS kostet 5 Franken. Sämtliche Erlöse gegen an die Kinderhilfe Bethlehem.
http://sn.im/sms_spendenaktion

SRK beendet den Tsunami-Wiederaufbau
Eindrückliche Bilanz
(D) SRK | Fünf Jahre nach dem Tsunami ist der Wiederaufbau des SRK weitgehend abgeschlossen. Fast 10‘000 Menschen erhielten ein neues Zuhause, in vielen Dörfern wurden Schulen und Gesundheitszentren wieder aufgebaut sowie medizinisches Personal ausgebildet.
http://sn.im/ts9yn

Sicher gebären in Aceh
Neue Gesundheitsdienste für 15 Dörfer
(D) Indonesia SRK | An der Ostküste Acehs auf der indonesischen Insel Sumatra hat das Schweizerische Rote Kreuz (SRK) nach dem Tsunami die Gesundheitsdienste für 15 Dörfer neu aufgebaut. Der Ausbildung von Hebammen und der Gesundheit von Müttern und Kindern galt dabei das besondere Augenmerk.
http://www.redcross.ch/mag/mag/index-de.php?id=200

"...a very significant role in promoting collaboration in the international research and development community"
EDCTP Plays a Significant Role in Promoting Collaboration
(E) STI | "To prepare the ground for extending its 2003-2009 Programme beyond 2010, the European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) mandated the SCIH of the STI to conduct an internal assessment of its success. The Programme’s objective is to accelerate the development of new or improved drugs and vaccines against HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis in Sub-Saharan Africa. For the majority of the EDCTP’s main activities, stakeholder consensus was one of overall satisfaction. It is widely acknowledged that the 2003-2009 EDCTP Programme is successful and plays a very significant role in promoting collaboration in the international research and development community by providing much needed financial and other resources, thereby increasing research and clinical trial capacities of partners from resource poor settings in Africa."
http://www.edctp.org

International Health and more: Issues, Debates, Tools

Climate Change and Health
Bulletin 114 of the Network Medicus Mundi Switzerland
(E) MMS | Climate change will sharpen the already existing global health problems. Read the new edition of the MMS Bulletin with contributions of Pepo Hofstetter, Tobias Hug, Hanns P. Polak, Thomas Mattig und Chris Simms.
http://www.medicusmundi.ch/mms-en/services/bulletin/bulletin114_2009

Human Resources for Health
Wemos Briefing Paper
(E) MMI | "In addressing the health workforce shortage, the new Wemos Briefing Paper presents ‘windows of opportunities’ on ways to ensure people everywhere have access to a skilled and motivated health worker, supported by a robust health system. It proposes four strategic approaches that the Dutch government, members of parliament and civil society organizations can jointly take and support to address the global HRH crisis."
http://www.wemos.nl/en-GB/Content.aspx?type=news&id=3241

Where do the best go?
Global competition for healthcare professionals
(E) careum | The Swiss based Careum Foundation has published a working paper on the migration of health workers and the global shortage of human health resources. It is written by Gaudenz Silberschmidt, Federal Office of Public Health, and Clémence Merçay, University of Neuchâtel.
http://sn.im/careum_paper3

Tackling the crisis with a new world economic ethics?
Novartis Foundation Newsletter express No. 04
(E) Novartis Foundation | The financial and economic crisis has increased distrust of business and those responsible for conducting it. For that reason, the Novartis Foundation chose the topic "Tackle the crisis with a new world economic ethics?" for the annual symposium on 27 November 2009. Nearly 600 participants followed the debate of high-level speakers from the North and South.
http://sn.im/nf_newsletter0409
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SneebGyUiU

Ten Steps to “Systems Thinking”
“Systems Thinking for Health Systems Strengthening”
(E) STI | "The Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research released its latest Flagship Report, “Systems Thinking for Health Systems Strengthening”, on Tuesday 17 November 2009 at the Global Forum for Health Research in Havana, Cuba. The report offers a practical approach to strengthening health systems through "systems thinking". In its "Ten steps to systems thinking," the report shows how we can better capture the wisdom of diverse health system stakeholders in designing solutions to system problems. This Report will deepen understanding and stimulate fresh thinking among stewards of health systems, health systems researchers, and development partners. Don de Savigny and Taghreed Adam lead the report, with a substantial contribution from the Health Systems Performance and Monitoring unit of the SCIH through a web annex of the WHO and the Alliance."
http://www.who.int/alliance-hpsr/resources/en/