First Announcement Call for Abstracts

The 3rd International Conference on Public Health among Greater Mekong Sub-Regional Countries
9-10 August 2011 ITCT Vientiane, Laos

Global Preventive Public Health Challenges among Greater Mekong Sub-Regional Countries
For further information and registration, please visit our website at icphgms3.edu.la or contact: The Conference Secretariat Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, University of Health Sciences Phiawat Campus, Rue de la Mission, Phiawat Village Vientiane, Laos. Phone: +85621-240854 Fax: +85621-240854 E-mail: postgraduate_uhs@yahoo.com Website: icphgms3.edu.la

Meeting Information
The 3rd International Conference on Public Health among Greater Mekong SubRegional Countries Date: Venue: 9-10 August 2011 Don Chan Palace Hotel 06 Piatwat Village, Rue Fa Ngum, Sisattanak District, Riverfront, Vientiane, Laos Phone: +85621- 244288 Fax: +85621-244111-2 E-mail: sales5@donchanpalacelaopdr.com Website: donchanpalacelaopdr.com The official language of the Meeting is English Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, University of Health Sciences, Ministry of Health, Laos Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University, Thailand Faculty of Public Health, Mahasarakham University, Thailand Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue, Vietnam Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, University of Health Sciences Phiawat Campus, Rue de la Mission, Phiawat Village Vientiane, Laos. Phone: +85621-240854 Fax: +85621-240854 E-mail: postgraduate_uhs@yahoo.com Website: www.icphgms3.edu.la

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IMPORTANT DATES June 30th 2011 June 30th 2011 July 31st 2011 July 31st 2011 Deadline for Abstract Submission Deadline for Early Registration Deadline for Late Registration Deadline for Submission of Trade Exhibition

Background
The 1st Mekong Sub-Regional countries Public Health Conference on Primary Health Care in Globalization was held in Khon Kaen University, Thailand on 20-21 August2009. After this conference, the leaders from Faculties of Public Health in the MekongSub-Regional countries including Khon Kaen University of Thailand, University of Health Sciences of Laos, and Hue College of Medicine and Pharmacy of Vietnam agreed to organize the conference yearly and each University should take turn in holding the periodic conference. The 2nd international conference on Public Health among Greater Mekong SubRegional countries on Challenges and Opportunities for Collaboration of Public HealthTraining and Research in Globalization was hosted by Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue, Vietnam and on August 30-31, 2010. The 3rd international conference on Public Health among Greater Mekong SubRegional countries entitled Global Preventive Public Health Challenges among Greater Mekong-Sub Region will be hosted by the Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, University of Health Sciences, the Ministry of Health in Vientiane, Lao PDR which has planned to be held on 9-10th August, 2011. Approximately 300 participants from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Yunnan and Lao PDR will attend this conference. The third conference will cover broad public health aspects of preventive and curative health issues in the Greater Mekong Sub-Regional countries. Original researches and reviewed articles as well as health policy guidelines /plans that have or will have public health implications within the region will be considered and accepted for oral and poster presentation. The conference will also invite research groups which are currently working in Lao PDR as well as the international organizations such as WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP, FAO, JICA, FSP, University of Tokyo, IFMT, CARE International, Health Frontiers, Merieux Foundation, Pasteur Institute, IRD, US CDC, NAMRU, Wellcome Trust-Mahosot Hospital-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Collaboration, NCA, LYAP etc. Some special symposiums on specific themes will also be arranged simultaneously upon the request of those who have intention to do so. Moreover, a special session on Join Hands to Collaborate on Public Health Research for Preventive and Curative Issues will be organized in order to provide all participants and research partners with opportunities to discuss and link their research works together. It is hoped that this conference will provide a significant opportunity for all partners who work on the health related fields to share and discuss on their ideas, experience, and lessons on health improvement and development within the region as well as in the Lao PDR.

Invitation
On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee of the 3rd International Conference on Public Health among Greater Mekong Sub-Regional Countries, we are pleased to invite you to participate in the 3rd International Conference on Public Health among Greater Mekong Sub-Regional Countries, to be held in Vientiane, Laos from 9-10 August, 2011. This two-day event will incorporate a unique scientific program, focusing on a broad range of public health topics. The main theme of the Conference is Global Preventive Public Health Challenges among Greater Mekong Sub-Regional Countries. It is expected that the Conference will be a venue for exchanging ideas, which will lead to collaborative research and joint efforts to increase public awareness of health problems in the Greater Mekong Sub-Regional and Asia Pacific countries. I sincerely hope that you can join us at this Conference, and I am looking forward to welcoming you all in Vientiane, Laos. Assoc. Prof. Som Ock Kingsada Chairman of the Organizing Committee

Objectives To enhance the quality and relevance of educational and training programs as well as research in public health among Greater Mekong Sub-Regional countries. To raise awareness, of current, emerging, and re-emerging Preventive public health issues and develop programs of action for their resolution. To share knowledge and experience in Preventive Public Health among the diverse societies of the Greater Mekong Sub-Regional countries. To enhance the capacity and sustainability of public health collaboration among greater Mekong Sub-Regional countries.

Scientific Programs The principal theme of this Meeting is Global Challenges of Preventive Public Health Issues among Greater Mekong Sub-Regional Countries and a variety of other sessions will be presented, as follows: 1. Health systems strengthening which consisted of 6 'building blocks': leadership and governance (includes primary health care); human resources for health; health financing; health information systems; medical products and technology; service delivery 4

2. Adolescent Sexual and reproductive health 3. Maternal and child health (MDG 4 & 5) 4. HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria (MDG 6) 5. Nutrition and food safety 6. Global warming: environmental and health impact and (MDG 7) 7. Infectious and tropical diseases 8. Surveillance and control of communicable diseases (including emerging public health threats) 9. Non-communicable diseases and risk factors (tobacco, alcohol)

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Deadline for submission: 31 May 2011 Participants who wish to present the results of their research are cordially invited to submit a paper according to the following instructions. Accepted papers will be presented in either oral or poster sessions, according to the recommendation of the Scientific Committee. Instructions for abstract submission copy, or fax, or e-mail. All abstracts can be submitted either by hard

Many abstracts can be submitted per person (a person can submit and present many topics). * Please note that as a result of session arrangements by the Scientific Committee, your paper may not be assigned to the Poster/ Oral session requested. Please send your abstract (s) to the following address: Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, University of Health Sciences Phiawat Campus, Rue de la Mission, Phiawat Village, Vientiane, Laos. Phone: +85621-240854 Fax: +85621-240854 E-mail: mayfong@tropmedres.ac or hiday80@yahoo.com Accepted abstracts will appear in the abstract book, to be distributed during the Meeting. Format Prepare an abstract of approximately 250 words in MS Word format. The abstract should contain the presentation title, names of authors, the abstract text and keywords.

* Please make sure to include the MS Word document extension .doc and fontTimes New Roman font size 11. abstract. No pictures or graphs should be included in the

Please list up to three keywords that briefly describe the content of your abstract. If you have any inquiries concerning submission, please contact the Meeting Secretary Dr. Mayfong Mayxay Phone/ Fax: +85620 (2413329) E-mail: mayfong@tropmedres.ac Or Dr. Phetsavanth Chanthavilay Vice Director of Research Center Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, University of Health Sciences Phiawat Campus, Rue de la Mission, Phiawat Village, Vientiane, Laos. Phone: +85621-240854 Fax: +85621-240854

Instructions to authors for preparation of abstracts

Title
Author Name1, Author Name2, Author Name3
1 2

Affiliation, Country Affiliation, Country

Correspondence: Presenting authors e-mail address Please begin your paper here by copying and pasting your text into this document or by typing it here directly. Do not change the font sizes or types! The title of the abstract should be written in Times New Roman, bold, 14pt, centered. Initial letter of each word should be capitalized. Authors name and affiliation should be written in Times New Roman, 11pt, centered. If there are several authors or affiliations, related numbers should be given using superscripts. Ensure that the entire abstract, including title and authors, is written within a space measuring 17.5 cm wide and 12.0 cm high. (abstract within approx. 250 words) The font size should be 10pt. No pictures, graphs, or tables are permitted in the abstract. Save your abstract in Microsoft Word format. After the abstract text, please list keywords (up to 3 words) that briefly describe the content of your abstract. Please use the same 6

keywords in the Abstract Submission Form. Please delete the instructions above before uploading this document and submitting your abstract. Keywords: 3 keywords (e.g. Laos, malaria, antimalarial drug resistance) Poster presentations Poster presentations will take place in the foyer of the meeting hall. The rectangular poster-board surface area for each presenter is 90 cm wide x 180 cm high. An appropriate poster size, therefore, is 85 cm wide x 150 cm high. The Poster should be prepared based on the following format: Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion and Conclusion. Audio-visual Services The Conference room will be equipped with a LCD Data Projector & Screen, and PC computer (MS Office 97, 2000 & Office XP); Laser Pointer; and Lapel Microphone. If you require any additional equipment, or have any queries, please contact our Meeting Facilities Committee representative, Mr. Johnly Phanthady, Phone: +85620 (97067290), E-mail: johnly_lao@yahoo.com Publication of Presented Papers Papers presented at the Conference may be accepted for publication, provided that the author (s) agree (s) and according to the editors decision, as a supplement to the Lao Medical Journal, an official publication of the University of Health Sciences, Ministry of Health, Laos without page charge. Presenters are requested to send the full paper and CD (Microsoft Word) no later than 31 August 2011. The Instructions to Authors are provided. For more information please contact: Dr. Mayfong Mayxay Editing Editor The Lao Medical Journal Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, University of Health Sciences Phiawat Campus, Rue de la Mission, Phiawat Village, Vientiane, Laos. Phone: +85621-240854 Fax: +85621-240854 E-mail: mayfong@tropmedres.ac Or Dr. Phetsavanth Chanthavilay Vice Director of Research Center

Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, University of Health Sciences Phiawat Campus, Rue de la Mission, Phiawat Village, Vientiane, Laos. Phone: +85621-240854 Fax: +85621-240854 Email: hiday80@yahoo.com Trade Exhibition A trade exhibition will be held in the hall together with the poster display. The exhibition starts on 05 August 2011 at 08.00 hr and ends 06 August 2011 at 16.00 hr. The meeting hours are 08.00-17.00 hr. The exhibition is open to all participants and accompanying persons. Pharmaceutical, scientific equipment, computer, book companies, and others in the field of tropical medicine and public health are welcome to exhibit and promote their products at the Conference. Please contact the Conference Secretariat. Registration Information Persons intending to participate in the Conference are requested to register online at www.icphgms3.edu.la or If you have any difficulty with online submission please contact the Meeting Secretary, Dr. Phetsavanh Chanthavilay, Phone/Fax : +985621 (240854), E-mail: hiday80@yahoo.com Pre-registered delegates will receive confirmation by e-mail as soon as registration and payment are received by the Secretariat. June 30th 2011 July 31st 2011 Type of Delegates Participant Accompanying person UN/INGOs *Student/Master/PhD/Laos Deadline for Early Registration Deadline for Late Registration Registration fee(s) Early Fee Late Fee Up to 30 Jun 2011 Before 31 Jul, 2011 20$ 30$ 10$ 15 40$ 50$ 15$ 20$ On site 40$ 20$ 40$ 20$

* Letter from institute as proof of student status is required.

On-site registration will be available at the Meeting. Payment procedure Payment of the registration fee should be made according to the deadline dates or must be paid on-site at the above rates. Registration fees include Admission to scientific sessions Admission to social events Abstract book and program Accommodation 8 Bag and Meeting documents Coffee breaks/lunches/Welcome Reception

Venue Hotel Don Chan Palace Hotel 06 Piatwat Village, Rue Fa Ngum, Sisattanak District, Riverfront, Vientiane, Laos Phone: +85621- 244288 Fax: +85621-244111-2 E-mail: sales5@donchanpalacelaopdr.com Website: www.donchanpalacelaopdr.com Single room = Double room = Small Suits = 140$ per night including breakfast 160$ per night including breakfast 350$ per night including breakfast and internet Nearby Hotels Khamvongsa Hotel
Tel: +85621 223257 or 218415 Website: www.hotelkhamvongsa.com

Single room = Double room =

27$ per night including breakfast and wifi internet 32$ per night including breakfast and wifi internet

Villa Manoly guesthouse Tel: +85621- 218907 Email: Manoly20@hotmail.com Double or single room = 35 $ per night including breakfast and internet Chanthasom Guest House Tel: +85621-26 2649, 26 2532 Fax: 856-21- 262591 Email: ChanthasomGH@yahoo.com Double or single room = 18 $ per night including breakfast General Information Visa All foreign visitors entering Thailand must possess valid passports. Most nationalities holding valid passports may spend up to 30 days in Laos on a tourist visa if they have a valid onward air ticket. Visitors from ASEAN countries do not need a visa to enter Laos. For more information about visas, please contact the Lao Embassy or Consulate in your country. Letters of invitation On request, the Secretariat will be pleased to issue an official invitation to attend the Meeting. This may be of assistance in getting the appropriate visa or leave to attend the Meeting. However, such invitation will not oblige the Secretariat to be responsible for travel or other expenses.

Currency Lao currency uses denominations of Lao Kip. Approximate exchange rates (as of 21st Jan 2011) 1 US$ = 8,084 LAK 1 = 12,494 LAK 1 Euro = 10,746 LAK 100 = 94.51 LAK Banks are open 08:30-15:30 hr Monday to Friday. Currency exchange is also available at the hotel. Electricity Electrical voltage/frequency in Laos is 220 volts/50 cycles AC. Most electrical outlets are two-pronged, with small prongs and no earth.

Liability and insurance The Organizing Committee cannot accept liability for any loss, damage or injury arising from accident or illness, whatever the cause, that may occur during the Meeting. The liability of persons and enterprises providing means of transportation or other services, however, remains unaffected. Appropriate travel, accident and health insurances are strongly recommended. Credit cards Internationally recognized travelers checks and all major credit cards, including American Express, Diners Club, Visa, and Master Card are accepted by hotels, some department stores, and some restaurants.

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