Proposed Objectives:
- To exchange information about priorities, initiatives, resources and facilities
- To conduct a strategic dialogue about avenues of institutional collaboration and joint activities, including possible support of HIPH to WHO’s areas of work
- To explore possibilities of drafting a Memo of Understanding between the HIPH and WHO/EMRO
PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
Updated: 10 November 2023
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Sunday, 12 November 2023 |
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09:30 – 10:00 |
Welcome Reception & Acquaintance (HIPH Dean’s Office) |
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10:00 - 12:00 |
Plenary session for HIPH faculty, staff and postgraduate students Venue: HIPH Main Auditorium (3rd floor) |
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10:00 – 10:15 |
The High Institute of Public Health: A Journey of Serving Public Heath Nationally and Regionally − Prof Heba-El-Kady, HIPH Dean: Welcome note (5 minutes) − A documentary (10 minutes) |
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10:15 – 10:30 |
Advancing Public Health: The Role and Impact of The High Institute of Public Health Presentation by: Prof Engy El-Ghitany, HIPH Vice-Dean, Community Service & Environmental Affairs (15 minutes) |
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10:30 – 11:15
11:15 – 12:00 |
WHO’s work in the Eastern Mediterranean Region - Dr Rana Hajjeh, Director of Programme Management, WHO/EMRO (30 minutes), followed by comments by: − Dr Maha El-Adawy, Director, Healthier Populations, WHO/EMRO (5 minutes) − Dr Arash Rashidian, Director, Science, Information & Dissemination, WHO/EMRO (5 minutes) − Dr Gulin Gedik, Regional Adviser, Health Workforce Development, WHO/EMRO (5 minutes) Discussion
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12:00 – 13:00 |
HIPH Tour (visiting some teaching, laboratory and research facilities) 3rd floor facilities: - Biostatistics lab (Prof. Laila Nofal) - Microbiology main lab (Dr. Nashwa Azzam) - National Cancer Network lab (Dr. Noha Awad) - Environmental Health lab (Dr. Mai Badr) 4th floor facilities: - Serology lab (Dr. Eman Omran) - Accredited Environmental Health lab (Dr. Samar Aburohayem) Ground floor: Public Health Clinic (Dr. Mohamed Fakhry) |
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13:00 - 15:00
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Closed Session: Strategic dialogue & exploring avenues for “institutional collaboration” Venue: Dean’s Meeting Room |
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13:00 – 13:15 |
Presentation by: Prof Nisreen El-Nimr, HIPH Vice-Dean, Postgraduate Studies & Research (15 minutes) |
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13:15 – 15:00 |
Detailed discussion on: General topics (15 minutes): - Supporting WHO’s work via HIPH facilities (e.g., scholarships, tailored courses and programmes; reference labs, etc.) - Linkage HIPH curricula with WHO initiatives (e.g., SDG 2030; PHC for UHC; antimicrobial resistance; national health insurance; family medicine, etc.) - Exchange of experience and reciprocal participation in scientific events Specific topics (60 minutes): - Possible joint health professional programmes (of interdepartmental nature; in collaboration with healthcare delivery institutions, especially ministries of health): o Leadership Development Programme (Prof Rasha Musallam) o Emergency Preparedness and Response (Prof Iman Wahdan) - Possible designation of 1-2 HIPH departments as WHO Collaborating Center(s) e.g., o One Health (Prof Sherif Omar) o Women’s Health (Prof Ibrahim Kharboush) o Refugee, migrant and travel health (Prof Sherif Omar) o Occupational health & safety (Prof Fahmy Charl) Concluding Remarks & Way Forward (based on outcomes of discussion): o Dr Rana Hajjeh, Director of Programme Management, WHO/EMRO o Dr Heba ElKady, Dean, HIPH |
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15:00 – 17:00 |
Lunch & farewell (Alexandria University Club (Pharos) |