The 2008 Global Ministerial Forum will assess progress over the last 20 years and commitments from earlier conferences. It subsumes the Global Forum's 2008 meeting, Forum 12. Bamako 2008 will look at current challenges and place health research and innovation within the wider context of research for development. While political momentum for strengthening research in and by low- and middle-income countries is growing, much remains to be done. The three key objectives of the Forum are to: Strengthen leadership for health, equity and development; Engage all relevant constituencies in research and innovation for health; and Increase accountability of research systems. The Forum aims to generate specific recommendations and commitments, culminating in an action plan to strengthen research for health, development and equity.
Jobs and Announcements
Africa Midwives Research Network invites abstracts for presentation at the 6th Biennial Scientific Conference to be held at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi , Kenya from 5 th to 9th November 2007. The main theme is "Strengthening research capacity among nurses and midwives: Challenges in utilizing evidence based cost effective interventions in promoting maternal and child health". Sub-themes include 'Health workforce intelligence for maternal and child health policy formulation and program implementation', 'Resource mobilization and equitable allocation for quality maternal and child health care', 'Social determinants of maternal and child survival' and lastly 'Malaria, Tuberculosis, HIV and AIDS in reproductive and child health'. The deadline for submission of abstracts will be 1st August 2007.
The 3rd AGM of Schools of Public Health and the 4th Global Health summit to be hosted by Association of Schools of Public Health in Africa (ASPHA) will provide Schools of Public Health across the Globe a forum for sharing innovative ideas and adapting scientific knowledge specific to our particular environs to promote health, reduce disease burden and alleviate poverty to help accelerate health development in Africa. The theme is “Policy and Health Systems Research-The Contribution of Schools of Public Health”. Deadline of submission of Abstract: 14th August, 2012
The East, Central and Southern African College of Nursing invites you to submit abstract for consideration to be presented at the Biennial scientific Conference to be held in Zimbabwe from 11th to 13th August 2008. The main theme is: “Transforming Nursing and Midwifery in ECSA: Visions for the Future”; with a number of interesting sub-themes. The deadline for submission of abstracts is 31 March 2008.
BioMed Central, in conjunction with its two journals, Malaria Journal and Parasites and Vectors, is hosting the second malaria conference under the theme “Challenges in Malaria Research: Progress Towards Elimination” in Basel, Switzerland from 10–12 October 2012. This conference will bring together leading malaria researchers to review current progress and to chart future challenges. International speakers will present their insights into malaria elimination, including social science and policies, artemisinin resistance, new drugs, vaccines, diagnostic challenges and vector controls. Abstract submission is now open for the conference. Abstracts should be no more than 500 words and posters should be A0 size. Please note that the corresponding author of an oral or poster presentation has to register and pay for the conference before being permitted to submit an abstract.
This international conference brings together leading researchers and industry representatives who will review important recent findings in parasite and vector biology, disease pathophysiology and immunology, disease treatment, prevention and control. Attendees will learn about the latest developments in key areas and initiatives that are at the forefront of malaria research. Topics include parasite and vector cell biology, disease pathogenesis, drug discovery, immunology and vaccine development, and disease control. All participants are invited to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations. A significant number of talks will be selected from registrants. The time allowed for selected oral presentations will be ten minutes with an additional five minutes for discussion.
The East, Central and Southern Africa (ECSA) Health Community in collaboration with the International Best Practices (IBP) Consortium will host the Seventh Best Practices Forum (BPF), which will precede the 23rd Director’s Joint Consultative Committee (DJCC) Meeting. The two events will be held from 12 to 14 August 2013. The BPF and the DJCC will bring together Senior Officials (who include health experts, health researchers and heads of health training institutions) from Ministries of Health of the ECSA Health Community member states and diverse collaborating partners from the region and beyond. Their aim will be to identify best practices and key policy issues, approaches and making recommendations to strengthen the response to emerging and re-emerging health concerns in the ECSA Region. Individuals and institutions are invited to submit abstracts for presentation of papers under the BPF. The sub-themes are: integration of non-communicable and communicable disease programmes; addressing adolescent health issues; and strengthening global health diplomacy for equity in public health delivery.
The International AIDS Conference is the premier gathering for those working in the field of HIV, as well as policy makers, persons living with HIV and other individuals committed to ending the pandemic. It is a chance to assess where we are in terms of the AIDS pandemic, evaluate recent scientific developments and lessons learnt, and collectively chart a course forward. Given the 2010 deadline for universal access set by world leaders, AIDS 2010 will coincide with a major push for expanded access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. The programme will present new scientific knowledge and offer many opportunities for structured dialogue on the major issues facing the global response to HIV. A variety of session types – from abstract-driven presentations to symposia, bridging sessions and plenaries – will meet the needs of various participants. Other related activities, including the Global Village, satellite meetings, exhibitions and affiliated events, will offer an opportunity for professional development and networking.
Experimental Biology is an annual meeting comprising of nearly 13,000 scientists and exhibitors representing six sponsoring societies and 18 guest societies, which will be held from 24–28 April 2010 in Anaheim. General fields of study include anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, pathology, nutrition, pharmacology and immunology. EB 2010 is open to all members of the sponsoring and guest societies and nonmembers with interest in research and life sciences. The majority of scientists represent university and academic institutions as well as government agencies, non-profit organisations and private corporations. This multidisciplinary, scientific meeting features plenary and award lectures, pre-meeting workshops, oral and posters sessions, on-site career services and exhibits of an exhibit floor with an array of equipment, supplies and publications required for research labs and experimental study.
The FAMSA General Assembly and Scientific Conference will bring together young vibrant minds as well as professionals and relevant stakeholders in both the public and private sectors from across Africa and beyond to discuss ideas and initiate steps to position Africa on the path to sustainable development in health and by extension in every other sphere of human development. The Conference invites medical students, healthcare professionals and researchers to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations. Abstracts are to be submitted under any of the two categories; Research or Project. Abstract topics should fall under the subthemes or any other topic of relevance to the theme of the conference.