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Scientific Communication Workshop in Colombia: technical cooperation between PAHO/WHO and the Ministry of Health and Social Protection

Within the framework of the technical cooperation between PAHO/WHO and the Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MPSP) of Colombia for the development of the “National Study on Environmental Health Equity (ENESA): Colombia 2018”, a Scientific Communication Workshop was carried out, directed to the technical teams on environmental health and their intersectoral counterparts, on July 26, 27 and 30, in Bogotá, Colombia. The course, organized by Dr. Oscar Mújica (Health Analysis/Department of Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health/PAHO), was led by Dr. Lilian Calò (BIREME/PAHO) and Dr. Damián Vázquez (Knowledge Management and Publications and Editor-in-Chief of the Pan American Journal of Public Health/PAHO).

CRICS10 aligns relevant health information and knowledge themes to the Objectives of the 2030 Agenda

The scientific program for CRICS10, defined with the support of its Scientific Committee, with the theme of “Advancing towards the 2030 Agenda: Contributions of Evidence and Knowledge” is outlined through the confirmation of speakers from Brazil and abroad as well as through the definition of round tables in accordance with the programs’ thematic axes. Find out more about one of the largest forums on health information in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Young doctors replicate acquired knowledge on scientific information and communication

Young professionals and medical students from six countries (Paraguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Honduras, Peru and Mexico) received training at BIREME/PAHO/WHO on topics of scientific communication and access to scientific and technical information on health sciences. Back in their home countries, these professionals replicated their courses for students of the Facultad de Medicina Humana (Faculty of Human Medicine) of the Universidad de San Martín de Porres, in Lima, Peru.

World Hepatitis Day: July 28, 2018 “Test. Treat. Hepatitis”

World Days are launched by PAHO/WHO with the objective of calling attention to prevent and manage a variety of diseases. Every year, the World Hepatitis Day is celebrated on July 28. In 2018, the theme of the World Day is: “Test. Treat. Hepatitis”. Since 2015, the Region of the Americas has a Plan of Action for the prevention and control of viral hepatitis, for which BIREME brings scientific and technical information thanks to resources available to researchers, health professionals and the general population.

Outstanding Team Award for BIREME

The Latin American and Caribbean Center for Health Sciences Information (BIREME) received the Outstanding Team Award from PAHO/WHO for its achievements in the 2016-2017 biennium. The Awards and Acknowledgements Program, coordinated by the Human Resources Department, allows the participation of all individuals and teams that provide services for the Organization and who are recognized for their achievements in favor of the Organization’s mission.

Health Information and Knowledge Management Plan for Haiti

A project to form the Haitian Network of the Virtual Health Library (VHL) and to develop capacities in the areas of Information Management and Scientific Communication was implemented through cooperation between The Haiti PAHO/WHO Office, the Centre d’Information et de Formation en Administration de la Santé (CIFAS) of the Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Population (MSPP) of Haiti and BIREME/PAHO/WHO.

BIREME/PAHO/WHO cooperation with the Observatory Network of Human Resources in Health

BIREME/PAHO/WHO participated in the Workshop on the dimensions for updating the Observatory Network of Human Resources in Health (HRH), within the framework of the Regional HRH Strategy, held in Panama City on May 8 and 9, 2018 and organized by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization. The Workshop was attended by members and former […]

Tocantins Health Secretariat discusses Knowledge Management Plan

The technical cooperation between PAHO Brazil and BIREME, together with the Superintendence of Professional Management and Health Education of the Secretaria de Estado da Saúde do Tocantins (SES-TO), brought together representatives of their technical fields in a Workshop to discuss the “Information and Knowledge Management Plan”, in the context of Cooperation Term 94 (TC-94). The main lines of action included the development of a SES-TO Virtual Health Library and a series of information sources relevant to the Secretariat. In addition, two Scientific Communication Workshops were held.

BIREME addresses concepts of high-performance teams

The importance of giving and receiving constructive feedback for the development of skills and the alignment and improvement of processes and results was one of the activities carried out in the Team Building training conducted by BIREME/PAHO/WHO collaborators. With the support of the Human Resources Department of PAHO/WHO Headquarters, the activity was conducted by external consultants and aims to continue the integration of BIREME teams, fostering the building of alliances of high-performance teams.

Promotion of the VHL Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine to expand collaboration

The Virtual Health Library on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine of the Americas (BVS MTCI Americas), inaugurated last March, was presented and promoted by BIREME/PAHO/WHO in two important events held in the United States, thanks to the initiative coordinated by the Health Services and Access Unit, and the Office of Equity, Gender, and Cultural Diversity of PAHO/WHO.