Health Within and Beyond Welsh Borders October 2016
Celebrations to Mark 10 Years of Wales for Africa More on Page 5
Welcome Welcome to the October issue of the IHCC European and international e-bulletin. This month’s issue will provide you with information on the 23rd Annual Meeting of WHO Regions for Health Network, the 66th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe and Welsh activity within and beyond Welsh borders, in addition to new publications and opportunities. Follow the IHCC on Twitter for regular updates #IHCCWales and on the IHCC website.
Contents In Focus - Beyond Wales 3 In Focus - Within Wales 5 Opportunities 7 International Organisations and Newsletters
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InBeyond Focus Wales
23rd Annual Meeting of WHO Regions for Health Network The World Health Organization’s Regions for Health Network (WHO RHN) held its 23rd annual meeting in Lithuania on the 22th-23rd September on the theme achieving a healthy, sustainable society and improving integration, inclusion and coherence at international, sub-national and regional levels. Opened by WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab, this meeting was the opportunity for regions like Wales to exchange and explore collaborations in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals. The Welsh delegation included Rebecca Evans AM, Minister for Social Services and Public Health; and Luke Rees, Youth Ambassador, Sport Wales. Public Health Wales presented on the the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act as well as Public Health Wales’ Making a Difference report. Discussions also included how to better connect the WHO RHN and the Healthy Cities Network. Find out more on the WHO RHN website.
66th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe The 53 Member States of the World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Europe (WHO EURO) held its 66th Regional Committee meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark on the 12th–15th September 2016 to discuss accelerated action and stronger political commitment on refugee and migrant health, women’s health, sexual and reproductive health, non-communicable diseases, HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, integrated health services and the use of data in public health. Main highlights included a briefing on the Health in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and in relation with Health 2020 Strategy, as well as a resolution on a European strategy and action plan for refugee and migrant health. Go to the WHO EURO website to read daily highlights of the meeting as well as the resolutions and reports presented.
State of The European Union 2016 European Commission’s President Juncker presented his annual State of the European Union (EU) speech to the European Parliament on the 14th September. For EU countries, he highlighted the Commission’s priorities for employment, small businesses, access to information and communication technologies, and support to the medias. For the EU’s action beyond European borders, President Juncker announced a new Investment Plan for Africa as well as the creation of the new European Border and Coast Guard. Go to the European Commission’s website to find out more.
InWithin Focus Wales
This section highlights recent examples of Welsh activity outside of our borders. This could take the form of collaborations, events and other work related to improving health and wellbeing and reducing inequalities in Wales. If you are a Welsh health or other health professional involved in international work and would like to share your work, please email international.health@wales.nhs.uk.
Celebrations to Mark 10 Years of Wales for Africa First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones held an event in Cardiff to celebrate a decade of Wales’ partnership with Africa. The event brought together people who have given their time, resources and expertise to improve the lives of people in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as people from Africa who have directly benefitted from the programme. At the event the First Minister launched a report illustrating the positive impact the Wales for Africa programme has made to thousands of people across Wales and Africa. Read the full article on the Welsh Government website or watch the video on YouTube.
International Health Strategy Consultation The purpose of this consultation is to gain an insight into people’s values, opinions, experiences and ideas to inform the development of an international health strategy for Public Health Wales. Public Health Wales has a strong track record of international engagement and collaboration which is reflected in its Strategic Plan (IMTP). A new strategy for international health will allow it to consolidate its work and formulate and plan how it moves forward. Who is this consultation for? • All health and related professionals working with a global outlook to improve the health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities across Wales • All Public Health Wales professionals • Public Health Wales strategic partners and stakeholders in international and global health and development Click here to read the background document and to respond to the consultation.
Cwm Taf International Health Celebration Week During the week of 26th September, the staff at Cwm Taf University Health Board were talking about healthcare projects abroad more than ever before. A series of events were organised to showcase and celebrate the fantastic work that the staff have been involved in, as well as raising the profile of the IHCC’s Charter for International Health Partnerships and what it means for the health board. Go to the IHCC website to find out more.
Health Enhancing Physical Activity Malcolm Ward and Ben Gray from the Policy, Research and International Development Directorate, Public Health Wales recently attended the Health Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) Network Europe 2016 conference in Belfast. The annual conference brought together leading academics, researchers and practitioners who are working on the physical activity and public health agenda. The conference provided the ideal platform to share examples of best practice and emerging research, enabling some of this knowledge to be brought back to Wales and provided an opportunity for discussions around potential research opportunities and collaborations between Wales and Europe. In addition to learning from the rest of Europe, both Malcolm and Ben contributed to the overall conference programme. As the work group eader Malcolm jointly led a ‘Health Care Settings’ workshop along with the ‘Environment’ and ‘Active Ageing’ working groups where he presented a report on Physical Activity Promotion in Primary Care settings, based on a trawl of case studies from around Europe supplemented by a rapid literature search. Ben was invited as runner up in the Early Career Research Star award to present his conference paper entitled “Cardio respiratory fitness testing in male steelworkers; a useful addition to their annual workplace medicals?” in the Workplace breakout session. Go to the HEPA website or twitter to find out more.
European Health Forum Gastein Mariana Dyakova and Lauren Ellis both participated in the 2016 European Health Forum Gastein Conference (EHFG). Mariana presented in the session ‘Urban environments and NCDs: Engaging multiple stakeholders and sustainable environments to nurture a life free from NCDs’. Whilst Lauren attended under a professional scholarship, and as well as blogging, sat on a panel discussion on Brexit highlighting the Welsh perspective. Go to the EHFG website to find out more.
Welsh Scientist Receives International Recognition Dr Lewis White, Lead Scientist at the Mycology Reference Laboratory has received international recognition for his workat the 26th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease (ECCMID) in Amsterdam. Three papers by Dr Lewis White were in the Top 10 Diagnostic Mycology papers, having been selected from an international pool by independent peer review. At the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Microbe conference in Boston, Lewis had another paper in the Top 10 Clinical Mycology papers. Again selected by independent peer review of the literature. Professor Rosemary Barnes (Consultant Microbiologist, Public Health Wales Microbiology Cardiff and Emeritus Professor of Medical Microbiology, Cardiff University) said: “To have three papers in the top 10 Diagnostic Mycology papers and a paper in the top 10 Clinical Mycology papers at two of the most prestigious medical conference is a fantastic achievement for Lewis. Read the full article on the Public Health Wales.
Opportunities
Funding Horizon 2020 European Commission DG Research and Innovation Keywords: research, innovation Deadlines: call-specific Visit DG Research participant portal for further information.
Hub Cymru Africa Grants Hub Cymru Africa Keywords: Africa, health, lifelong learning, climate change, sustainable livelihood Deadline: 6th December 2016 Amount: ÂŁ25 000 (including ÂŁ11 000 for health)
Further information will be published by 1st November on the Hub Cymru Africa website.
ESRC-DFID Development Frontiers Research Fund Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC); Department for International Development (DFID) Keywords: research, international development, sustainability, poverty, conflict Deadline: 26th January 2017 Find out more on the ESRC website.
Open Calls The Ireland Wales Co-operation Programme Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO) Keywords: innovation, climate change, cultural and natural resourses, heritage and tourism For more information, please go to the WEFO website.
European Structural and Investment Funds European Union’s Regional Cohesion Policy Keywords: research, innovation, sustainable employment, renewable energy, urban development, skills for growth Please go to the WEFO website for further information.
ECHO Funds The European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection Department (ECHO) Keywords: grants, public procurement, humanitarian aid, volunteering overseas, third sector, european union. Visit ECHO’s website for further information.
Publications Measuring the Health-related Sustainable Development Goals The Lancet Keywords: sustainable development goals, health metrics, global burden of diseases Find out more on the Lancet website.
Sustainability Now! A European Vision for Sustainability European Commission Keywords: sustainable development goals, Europe, policy Find out more on the European Commission website.
Closing borders: the Ripple Effects of Australian and European Refugee Policy Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Keywords: migration, refugee policy, Europe, developing countries Find out more on the ODI website.
Making the Link: Migration, Refugees and Health Needs EuroHealthNet Keywords: refugees, migration, policies, Europe Find out more on the EuroHealthNet website.
Ongoing Failure to Tackle “National Scandal� of Female Genital Mutilation UK Parliament Keywords: female genital mutilation, UK, policy Find out more on the UK Parliament website.
Prudent Use of Antimicrobial Agents in Human Medicine European Commission Keywords: antimicrobial resistance, health, Europe Find out more on the European Commission website.
Tools and Resources High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development – 2016 Review United Nations (UN) Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals, progress review, country report Go to the UN Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform to find out more.
Upcoming Conferences and Events Wales International Development Summit Hub Cymru Africa Swansea, 1st November 2016-09-29 Keywords: international development, Africa, Wales, education, communications, diaspora, fair trade, health Find out more on the Eventbrite website.
9th European Public Health Conference European Public Health Conference Foundation, the European Public Health Association (EUPHA); Österreichische Gesellschaft für Public Health Vienna, Austria, 9th – 12th November 2016 Keywords: public health, policy, Europe, research, health services, health training Find out more on the EPH conference’s website.
Other Expertise Opportunities Placement HOPE European Exchange Programme NHS Leadership Academy Keywords: Health, immersion, exchange Deadline: 31st October Find out more on the NHS Leadership Academy website.
Consultation Traceability and Security Features of Tobacco Products European Commission Keywords: Europe, tobacco, traceability system Deadline: 4th November 2016 Find out more on the European Commission website.
Knowledge Exchange Human Rights in Global Health Governance European Commission Keywords: innovation, solutions, implementation, solutions, knowledge Find out more on the European Commission website.
Training Applying for and Managing DFID Funds BOND Keywords: funding, application, training, Department for International Development (DFID), NGO Find out more on the BOND website.
Fundraising from Institutions: Preparing Winning Proposals BOND Keywords: funding, application, training Find out more on the BOND website.
Managing EC Contracts and Reporting on EC Grants BOND Keywords: funding, application, training,European Commission (EC) Find out more on the BOND website.
International Organisations and Newsletters Connect Cymru Find out about International Youth Work opportunities on the new Connect Cymru website.
Sustain Wales Get up to date on events, training and consultancy from Sustain Wales by subscribing to their newsletter.
Wessex Global Health Newsletter To keep in touch with the Wessex Global Health Network and receive regular updates, read their weekly update or sign up to their newsletter on their website.
WHO Europe Get up to date with public health news from around the WHO European Region by subscribing to the WHO Europe’s e-bulletin.
WHO Regions for Health Network This bulletin provides up to date information on the work developed by WHO’s RHN network, read the latest issue on the RHN website.
WHO Panorama Public Health Panorama provides a platform to scientists and public health practitioners for the publication of lessons learned from the field, as well as original research work, to facilitate the use of evidence and good practice for public health action.
EuroHealthNet Through the publication of its magazine, EuroHealthNet aims to explain its projects, its objectives and its ways of working. Go to the EuroHealthNet magazine website to find out more.
European Regional and Local Health Authorities (EUREGHA) EUREGHA is a network of 14 Europeen Regional and Local Health Authorities focused on public health and health care. Read the latest news on the EUREGHA website.
European Commission: SANTE Health-EU View the SANTE Health EU newsletter on the European Commission website for information on, News from the EU, EU Press Releases, EU Health Award for NGOs, Forthcoming events, New publications and Reporting from across Europe.
European Public Health Association (EUPHA) The latest issue of EUPHA’s newsletter, available on their webite, provides the latest updates in Public Health, including the upcoming events, opportunities and news from it’s members.
European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing Read the latest newsletter on Active and Healthy Ageing on the European Commission website.
NHS Confederation NHS confederation offers a variety of newsletters that can be subscribed to by registering on their website.
NHS Confederation Europe The NHS Confederation European Office e-bulletin lets you know about policy, funding and the sharing of knowledge.
WEFO Horizon 2020 Put together for you by the Welsh Government’s Horizon 2020 Unit, the Horizon 2020 e-News is a regular digest of useful information for the Horizon 2020 community in Wales, to subscribe please email the Horizon 2020 mailbox. Or for more information visit the WEFO Horizon 2020 website.
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