Reducing Global Warming – a way to preventing and controlling diseases           

A National Conference on the Prevention and Control of diseases 2008 was organized by Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health in Bangkok from 11-13 February.  The theme of the conference titled “Reduce Global Warming:  Stop Dangerous Diseases and Health Threats” main objectives were to promote awareness and strengthen collaborative networks for appropriate preparedness and response to disease threats. 

The event brought together public health officers, epidemiologists and academic experts from the country to share their views and experiences in surveillance, prevention and control of communicable as well as non-communicable diseases in an era being challenged by global climate changes and the impact of this on human health. Other participants included partners from other disciplines including the ministries of  Livestock, Interior, the Health section within the Defence Ministry, Bureau of Police, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Universities. 

The three day event drew over 2,500 participants who exchanged ideas and engaged in discussed through various means including lectures, plenary sessions, poster presentations.

CSR contributed a presentation in the first panel discussion on    “Reduce Global Warming – Stop Dangerous Disease; View point in Epidemiology”

The acting WR for Thailand presented a lecture on “IHR Global and Regional Implementation – Experience of the First Year”