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Highlights
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 Urbanization
and Health
Historically, the city has been an engine
of economic growth, a center of culture, and generator of ideas But while
human potential is infinite, resources are finit.
Urbanization creates problems, but healthy cities can solve them. A
billion people now live in the world’s urban slums. The urban population
of Asia is expected to double between
2000 and 2030. the health sector needs to take
the lead in calling attention to the enormous implication of this growth
in cities for the health of the people who live and work in them.
On 7 April 2010, World Health Day, WHO
will focus on on the theme of “Urbanization and Health”
World
Health Day Activities in Male’
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WHO and the Maldives incorporate key
national health policies as part of WHO Country Cooperation Strategy
2007-2011.
The Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS)
between the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health, Republic of Maldives, was officially launched
on 21 November 2007 in the capital, Male.
The collaborative activities of the World
Health Organization (WHO) in the South-East Asia Region are in support of
efforts to improve the health status of the population in its Member
States. Country Cooperation Strategies (CCS) identifies how WHO can best
support health development in Member States.
“To help achieve the objectives of this
CCS, we recognize the importance of a strong WHO Country Office working
closely with key counterparts who are familiar with local conditions. In
addition, since the Country Office is small, support from both the
Regional Office and Headquarters is essential to assist the country
office in implementing such a strategy,” said Dr Samlee Plianbangchang,
Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia region.
In acknowledging WHO’s
support as the longest serving international organization in the country,
Minister of Health, Mr Ilyas Ibrahim reiterated
WHO’s support rendered in improving the health and development of the
population of the Maldives.
“This CCS notes the progress in this
country in achieving the Millennium Development Goals, especially that
related to child and maternal mortality,”said
Dr Jorge M. Luna, WHO Representative in the Maldives.
“While the Maldives has achieved remarkable
successes in communicable disease control with indigenous Polio and
Malaria and Polio eradicated for more than 20 years, leprosy and filaria reduced to elimination levels and
tuberculosis remaining under control, the real test will be to sustain
these achievements over time.” More
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Influenza
A (H1N1) in the Maldives
13 islands in 11 atolls in Maldives now have confirmed
cases of Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) 2009. The
affected places are: Malé;
Shaviyani atoll; Goidhoo; Lhaimagu; Noonu atoll; Manadhoo; Raa atoll; Inguraidhoo; Lhaviyani atoll; Naifaru; North Ari Atoll; Rashdhoo;
Vaavu atoll; Thinadhoo; Meemu atoll; Kolhufushi; Mulaku; Faafu atoll; Nilandhoo; Dhaalu atoll; Kudahuvadhoo; and Fuvahmulah.
· Updates
· Ministry of Health and Family
· Influenza A(H1N1) - Global update
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Pandemic Influenza Preparedness
and Response Workshop, Male,
Maldives 20-22 December 2009
In light of the current situation and in order
to provide assistance to SEAR Members states to update their national
pandemic plan and the management of a pandemic, the Regional Office for the
South-East Asia Region, in close collaboration with WHO headquarters, is
organizing a 03 day workshop on “Pandemic Preparedness an Response” in
Maldives from 20-22 December 2009.
Objectives.
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To introduce latest guidelines, tools and other developments on
WHO Pandemic Preparedness and Response, surveillance and other technical
issues to member states.
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To review progress made by member states on the implementation of
national pandemic preparedness and
response plans, particularly response activities related to pandemic H1N1 2009:
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To shear country experience, lessons learned and best practices in
the region in response to pandemic H1N1 2009, and
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To identify future steps and activities related to pandemic
preparedness and response in the region.
Tentative Programme
Press Release – WHO Maldives
Message from Regional Director
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