OFFICE OF THE PAN AMERICAN HEALTH ORGANIZATION, BARBADOS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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1 Name of Activity Location Start Date End Date Description Column Dates To Remember CARPHA/PAHO BWP Planning Meeting Trinidad and Tobago December 11, 2017 December 12, 2017 To review the Biennial Workplan for and to plan BWP for Information Systems for Health: Innovations in the Caribbean Barbados December 06, 2017 December 06, 2017 Follow-up to recently held meeting to inform staff on information systems for health and to discuss the potential implications in the Caribbean. DECEMBER 1 World AIDS Day Annual General Meeting of the Caribbean Association of Medical Councils (CAMC) Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission (EMTCT) Validation Ceremony Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission (EMTCT) Technical Working Group Meeting for the Caribbean PAHO Regional IHR National Focal Point and INFOSAN Meetings Trinidad and Tobago December 02, 2017 December 03, 2017 St Kitts and Nevis December 01, 2017 December 01, 2017 Barbados November 27, 2017 November 28, 2017 Miami, USA November 27, 2017 November 30, 2017 Meeting re Malakit Project Brazil November 23, 2017 November 24, 2017 Prevention of Malaria Reestablishing among Non-endemic Countries in the Caribbean Packaging and Labelling Tobacco Products Trinidad & Tobago November 20, 2017 November 21, 2017 Panama November 20, 2017 November 22, 2017 To convene the Executive Committee meeting and the Sub-Committee meeting on Medical Eduction To recognize the countries and territories that have received EMTCT Validation from World Health Organization (WHO) To review the guidelines for EMTCT and support to countries to achieve the validation pahse and the sustainability of gains; to review the support needed for Hepatitis B. To review regional progress on the Regional INFOSAN Strategic directions and activities and identify priority activities for strengthening INFOSAN capacity in the To provide specific technical assistance in order to establish the baseline survey of the project. communicable disease epidemiologists and other key health personnel in discussions on the progress and continuing challenges of Malaria elimination. To build capacity on policy design and implementation of health warnings in tobacco products and discuss challenges of labelling tobacco products and share lessons learned on packaging and best practices th PAHO Anniversary 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities 3 Pan American Physician Day 12 Universal Health Day NOVEMBER 6 Malaria Day in the 8 World Radiology Day World Antibiotics Awareness Week 14 World Diabetes Day 14 International Day for Tolerance 16 World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day Community Engagement Training for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Priority Countries Washington DC November 15, 2017 November 16, 2017 To enable countries to respond effectively to health threats like pandemics and seasonal influenza.
2 Technical Consultation on Front-of- Package Labelling Washington DC November 13, 2017 November 15, 2017 To review existing evidence regarding front of package labelling strategies; to discuss regulatory measures to reduce purchase of non-recommended products; to propose recommendations and standards to guide regulatory policies for front labelling and identify opportunities to advance front-of-package labelling. November cont'd 19 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 20 Universal Childrens Day WHO Health Actions for the Implementation of the Paris Agreement Bonn Zone, Germany November 12, 2017 November 12, 2017 COP 23 High-level Presidency Event on Health 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women OECS Council of Ministers Meeting Martinique November 09, 2017 November 10, th OECS Council of Ministers Health Meeting Reassessment of Queen Elizabeth Barbados November 07, 2017 November 10, 2017 Hospital as a Baby Friendly Hospital Reassessment of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to become certified as "A Baby Friendly Hospital" under the WHO and UNICEF Baby friendly Hospital Initiative Caibbean Workshop on Implementation of SDG Building Capcaity on Integrated Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance for the National Action Plan at Barbados Saint Lucia November 01, 2017 November 02, 2017 Barbados November 01, 2017 November 02, 2017 To increase countries awareness of the difference between water and sanitation; enhance countries capacity to develop national framework; and increase understanding on inter-sectoral integration and related technical issues. To improve the understanding of Integrated AMR Surveillance through monitoring programs and international regulations; and to reach consensus on a pilot project to implement an Integrated AMR Surveillance System in the country. OCTOBER 1 International Day of Older Persons 7 Inter-American Water Day 10 World Mental Health Day Regional Workshop on Health in National Action Plans for Climate Change Strengthen Preparedness Response to Chemical Events Saint Lucia October 30, 2017 October 31, 2017 Trinidad & Tobago October 30, 2017 November 01, 2017 To increase countries capacity to formulate and implement a Health Adaptation planning; to take stock of what countries are doing on Health planning; and to exchange experiences and lessons learnt. The purpose of this Inception Report is to describe the scope, activities, format and structure of the work planned to take place in Trinidad and Tobago, relating to the planning, organisation and delivery of a workshop which will focus on planning, preparation and response to chemical incidents and recovery from such incidents. 11 International Day of the Girl Child 12 World Sight Day 13 International Day for Disaster Reduction 15 Global Handwashing Day 16 World Food Day
3 Subregional Legal Training Workshop on NCDs for Caribbean Countries Jamaica October 24, 2017 October 27, 2017 Director's Visit/Staff Retreat Barbados October 23, 2017 October 26, 2017 NCD Investment Case Dissemination Mission Subregional Meeting on Innovation Towards Universal Health in the Caribbean Jamaica October 23, 2017 October 24, 2017 Barbados October 18, 2017 October 19, 2017 WHO Global Conference Uruguay October 18, 2017 October 20, 2017 Review of CARES Project - French Health Services to the Region Barbados October 17, 2017 October 19, 2017 Adolescent Health Strategy Meeting Barbados October 17, 2017 October 19, 2017 Surveillance of Health Care Associated Infections PAHO/CARPHA Workshop on Food Borne Disease Surveillance Training of TB Program Managers on TB Data Management St. Kitts & Nevis October 17, 2017 October 19, 2017 Jamaica October 17, 2017 October 20, 2017 Barbados October 16, 2017 October 17, 2017 Barbados October 12, 2017 October 12, 2017 This activity is planned in collaboration with PAHO/JAM and NMH/WDC Official visit to the PAHO Barbados office, Staff development program and celebration of PAHO'S 50th Anniversary. Aims to present institutional context analysis, and discuss how UN can best operationalize results of Investment Case; to present the results of the NCD Investment Case in Jamaica; and to discuss and review the methodology used for the Investment Case in Jamaica. To identify and disseminate health systems' innovation towards Universal Health in the Caribbean. High Level Meeting on how to enhance policy coherence between different spheres of policy-making that have a bearing on attaining Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) target - NonCommunicable Diseases. Meeting with PAHO Technical Advisor to review CARES proposal. This program supports translation of the Global Strategy into action through making the case for investing in adolescents and provision of information to stakeholders such as policymakers, practitioners, researchers, educators, donors and civil society, needed to decide what to do for adolescent health, and how to do it. To discuss main methodologies applicable to the implementation of the surveillance of HAI. Follow-up to meeting held in May To strengthen national capacity for food borne disease surveillance. To address surveillance of TB case definitions and classification, TB data reporting, diagnosis and follow-up Final Review of the Barbados Community College Curriculum October cont'd 17 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 24 United Nations Day 24 World Polio Day SEPTEMBER 8 International Literacy Day 9 Caribbean Wellness Day 9-15 Wellness Week in the 10 World Suicide Prevention Day 16 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 21 International Day of Peace Pan American Sanitary Conference Regional Committee of WHO for the
4 PAHO CHA Focal Points Meeting Washington DC October 11, 2017 October 13, 2017 PAHO Headquarters meeting, Dr Eldonna Boisson in attendance Procurement Meeting Among CARICOM States Malakit Project - Malaria Control Strategy Trinidad & Tobago October 09, 2017 October 13, 2017 Brazil October 05, 2017 October 06, 2017 Malakit Project Meeting French Guiana September 26, 2017 September 27, 2017 To understand PAHO/CARPHA analyses and trends of publicly available data related to procurement programs in the CARICOM Region. To discuss the study for evaluation of a new malaria control strategy among gold miners working illegally in French Guiana, to reduce the incidence of Malaria in the Guianese Shield region and provide care to this population. Develop guidelines for community focussed malaria interventions with the involvement of goldminers and Amerindians AUGUST 1-7 World Breastfeeding Week 9 International Day of the World's Indigenous People 12 International Youth Day Chemical and Radio-nuclear emergencies response Plan Dominica September 25, 2017 September 27, th Pan American Sanitary Bureau, 69th Session of the Washington DC Regional Committee of WHO for the September 25, 2017 September 29, 2017 The Conference serves as a forum for the interchange of information and ideas relating to the prevention of disease; the preservation, promotion and restoration of mental and physical health; and the advancement of sociomedical measures for the prevention and treatment of physical and medical diseases in the Western Hemisphere. JULY 11 World Population Day 28 World Hepatitis Day Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) United States of America September 23, 2017 September 24, 2017 To review the Work Programme CARPHA; Examine Epidemilogical threats; Assess disease elimination activities; Evaluate POS Declaration on NCDs... JUNE 14 World Blood Day Barbados September 22, 2017 September 22, 2017 Continuation of Review of Barbados Community College Curriculum 17 World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought CaribVet/PAHO Rabies Sub- Regional Meeting on Rabies Surveillance Trinidad & Tobago September 19, 2017 September 21, 2017 countries with no vampire bat rabies. To harmonize and support animal disease surveillance and control activities in the Caribbean to improve animal and human health. 26 International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking 26 International Day in Support of Victims of Torture First (1st) Medical Entomology Course French Guiana September 18, 2017 September 29, 2017 Course on Insects and vector-borne diseases in Amazonia and the Caribbean: From Field to Lab PAHO Executive Committee Meeting
5 International Sympositum on Epidemiology and Management of Snakebites OFFICE OF THE French Guiana September 15, 2017 September 16, 2017 To discuss the current situation, challenges and advancements in snakebite envenomation in French Guiana and the surrounding countries. CARPHA Tourism and Health Stakeholders Meeting Family Gender and Life Course Biennial Meeting Miami, USA September 11, 2017 September 12, 2017 Dominican Republic September 11, 2017 September 14, 2017 Regional Polio Lab Ntwork/Polio RT- Chile September 11, 2017 September 12, 2017 PCR for ITD Attachment in Port Health Barbados September 10, 2017 September 16, 2017 Port of Spain Ten Year Anniversary Trinidad & Tobago September 05, 2017 September 06, 2017 To improve the health, safety, quality and sustainability of the Caribbean tourism industry and thereby contribute to the industry being more competitive, resilient and sustainable. Improving the health of women, mothers and new-borns. Dr Darlene Omeir is the Officer responsible To review recent advances in global polio eradication; to review the performance of Global and Regional Polio Lab Network, quality assurance program and capacity building; and to review the progress, achievements and challenges of containment of poliovirus. To strengthen the implementation of port health activities at Dominica's port of entry and build Dominica's capacity in responding to public health risks. 10th Anniversary of the Port of Spain Declaration. All preparations were completed - Activity postponed due to inclement weather MAY 3 World Press Freedom Day 8-14 Caribbean Mosqito Awareness Week 12 International Nurses Day 15 International Day of Families 17 World Hypertension Day 22 International Day for Biological Diversity World Health Assembly, WHO Barbados August 24, 2017 August 24, 2017 Continuation of the Review of the Curriculum 28 International Day of Action for Women's Health Subregional Training Workshop for the Prevention and Integral Control of Dengue in the context of the circulation of other Arboviral Diseases Puerto Rico August 23, 2017 August 25, 2017 Strengthen national technical capacities for dengue prevention and control in the context of the circulation of other Arboviral diseases. 31 World No Tobacco Day ServeSafe Trainer of Trainers Workshop Antigua & Barbuda August 21, 2017 August 23, 2017 Strengthening Food Safety Capacity and Surveillance
6 Site Visit to Chile Chile August 21, 2017 August 24, 2017 This activity is part of the CCHD Project. Caribbean group of experts to participate in site visit. Oral Health Assessment Saint Lucia August 21, 2017 August 25, 2017 Dr Darlene Omeir - Technical Officer responsible Regional Meeting on HIV Delivery Service Model in Cbean Barbados August 15, 2017 August 17, 2017 Implementation of a better decision and policy making mechanism through health systems that ensure universal, free and timely access to quality and open data and strategic information using the most costeffective ICT tools. Neonatal Assessment in St Kitts St. Kitts & Nevis July 31, 2017 August 04, 2017 Dr Darlene Omeir - Technical Officer responsible. CLAP Mtg - No EMT Risk Communication Workshop Grenada July 26, 2017 July 27, 2017 To develop a risk communication workshop tailored for Vector Control Managers in the Caribbean Region. Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Barbados July 24, 2017 July 28, 2017 Barbados July 18, 2017 July 19, 2017 For QEH to become certified as Baby Friendly under the WHO and UNICEF Baby friendly Hospital Initiative Review of Curriculum Launch of Virtual Campus for Public Health Trinidad & Tobago July 17, 2017 July 17, 2017 VCHP seeks to develop a stronger education connection with the Englishspeaking Caribbean and be a tool for continuing health education. Supporting Countries to Advance National Adaption Plan Guyana May 31, 2017 June 02, 2017 To strengthen the capacity of public officials to devleop effective and action oriented National Adaptation Plans. KEY: Subregional Program Coordination activities Eastern Caribbean Countries activities PAHO/HQ and CARPHA activities SPC and ECC Joint Activity (SPC) (ECC)
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