The role of the health professional in humanitarian emergencies: The chameleon's approach
Thursday 23 February 2012
Venue: Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, LONDON, W1G 0AE
***Online registration for this meeting has now closed. There are still places if you wish to register on the day, however lunch will not be included.***
Humanitarian medicine today is a field more vast and broad-ranging than ever, from the contexts in which assistance is required to the skills relief workers possess.
The Role of the Health Professional in Humanitarian Emergencies: The Chameleon's Response is a one-day meeting organised by the RSM's Catastrophe and Conflict Forum to give you a snapshot of the current landscape of humanitarian medical work.
It brings together experts from key health and health-related sectors operating in this arena. Together with the panellists we will discuss the on-going issues as well as the most recent debates.
This is an exciting forum for those with a background in the field as well as a springboard for those interested in becoming involved, bringing excellent opportunities for interaction between audience and speakers and the chance to get up-to-date with the changing face of Humanitarian Medicine.
Registration Details:
Consultant/GP: £120
RSM Retired Fellow: £45
RSM Student: £25
RSM Trainee: £45
RSM Associate: £50
RSM Fellow: £70
Trainee: £60
AHP/Nurse/Midwife: £70
Student: £40
9.15 am |
Registration, tea and coffee |
9.45 am |
Introduction from chair |
| David MacGarty, Catastrophes & Conflict Forum | |
10.00 am |
Health in humanitarian emergencies: strategies for effectiveness |
| Anthea Sanyasi, HEP Manager, Health Protection Agency | |
10.25 am |
Communicable diseases: prevention, treatment and control |
| Tim Healing, Consultant Epidemiologist (DFID, WHO Merlin) | |
10.50 am |
Sanitation. Drinking water and hygiene: prevention and integration |
| Sue Cavill, Research Manager, WaterAid | |
11.15 am |
Refreshments |
11.35 am |
Nutrition and food security |
| Marko Kerac, NIHR Clinical Lecturer, Public Health, UCL Centre for International Health & Development | |
12.00 pm |
Panel discussion |
| Previous four speakers | |
12.30 pm |
Essay prize 2011 |
| Giving and presentation | |
1.00 pm |
Lunch |
2.00 pm |
Introduction from chair |
| Seema Yalamanchili, Catastrophes & Conflict Forum | |
2.15 pm |
Where do we go from here? Health in post-conflict situations |
| Marion Birch, Director, Medact & President of the Catastrophes & Conflict Forum | |
2.40 pm |
Extreme weather events, health impacts and climate change |
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Professor Virginia Murray Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection, Health Protection Agency |
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3.05 pm |
Psychosocial and Mental Health: Cultural Context and Recovery |
| Jane Gilbert, Independent Consultant Psychologist | |
3.30 pm |
Refreshments |
3.50 pm |
Humanitarian work: NHS careers |
| Raúl Pardíñaz-Solís, Global Health & Education Specialist | |
4.15 pm |
Questions and panel discussion |
4.45 pm |
Close of meeting and completion of evaluation forms |
| to be followed by a drinks reception | |
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Meeting ref: CCC02 CPD (Applied for) |
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