The SADC Heads of State Summit will be held on 17 and 18 August 2006 in Maseru, Lesotho. Preceding the Heads of State Summit will be meetings for the Technical Experts from 11-13th August followed by the Ministerial Meeting from 14th – 16th August 2006. The Southern African Peoples’ Solidarity Network in collaboration with network members and other social movements and people based organizations in the SADC region will be holding a 'People’s Summit' on 15th and 16th August under the Banner 'Reclaiming SADC For Peoples’ Development: Assessing the Impact of Neo-liberal Policies on the Peoples’ Livelihoods' in Maseru Lesotho.
Jobs and Announcements
The Southern Africa people's solidarity network people's summit, Maseru, Lesotho 14-17 August 2006
rasa FM news, 13 July 2006
AIHR seeks Health Economist and Junior Health Economist
Aurum Institute for Health Research
A vacancy for a Health Economist has arisen for the expanding health economics and systems programme, based at the offices of AIHR in Johannesburg. This position will focus on a programme of work evaluating the impact of HIV/AIDS to private businesses in Southern Africa, including the costs and benefits of providing antiretroviral therapy (ART).
Further details: /newsletter/id/31592
Contact: careers@auruminstitute.org
Are global initiatives serving your health system strengthening needs?
Health Systems Action Network, 15 June 2006
Strengthening health systems to improve public health results is finally on the agenda of many global and bilateral players. We would like feedback from developing country stakeholders from all sectors and regions of the world about whether your needs are being addressed by these initiatives and what are the gaps. Your input will help shape the future of the Health Systems Action Network (HSAN). The 30 people submitting the most relevant and constructive ideas will be invited to participate in a 2-day meeting in Toronto, August 18-19 (all expenses paid).
Conference celebrating a decade of health promoting schools: Strengthening whole school development
University of the Western Cape
On the 10th anniversary of the Health Promoting Schools Conference, which was first held at UWC in 1996, the UWC Health Promoting Schools Project is to host a national Health Promoting Schools Conference at the University of the Western Cape. It will draw together academics and researchers from universities and research councils in South Africa; stakeholders from the Departments of Health, Education and Social Development; the Western Cape Reference Group for Health Promoting Schools; and relevant non governmental organizations. You are cordially invited to submit abstracts of papers and posters related to health promoting schools. Deadlines: for abstract submissions 28 June 2006, for early registration 12 July 2006.
Drivers of change award 2006
Siziba S
The Southern Africa Trust, in partnership with the Mail & Guardian newspaper, announces the establishment of the DRIVERS OF CHANGE award. The DRIVERS OF CHANGE award has been established to hold up living examples of innovative practices, inclusive attitudes, and effective processes that build social trust and create the best conditions to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. The closing date for entries is Friday 25 August 2006.
Further details: /newsletter/id/31579
Postgraduate training fellowships for women scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa or Least Developed Countries (LDC) at centres of excellence in the South
Third World Organisation for Women in Science: DEADLINE EXTENDED
This fellowship programme is for female students in Sub-Saharan Africa or Least Developed Countries (LDCs) who wish to pursue postgraduate training leading to a doctorate degree at a centre of excellence in the South outside their own country. For 2006, the deadline for receipt of applications has been extended to 31 July 2006.
Christopher Reeve Foundation: Quality of life grants program
Sangonet: Chapel & York Email Information Service, 1 February 2006
The Christopher Reeve Foundation is looking for applications for its Quality of Life Grants Program from non-profit organisations working to address the needs of those living with paralysis (particularly spinal-cord injury), their families, and caregivers. Awards are up to $25,000 per grant. The closing date is 1 March and 1 September (annually).
Fellowships for HIV/AIDS and Public health policy research in Africa
Social Science Research Council
The Social Science Research Council is pleased to announce the 2006-2007 Fellowship for HIV/AIDS and Public Health Policy Research in Africa. The program is open to African researchers, policy analysts, program planners and practitioners to support research on health and social policy in Eastern and Southern Africa relating to (1) political economy of care giving and HIV/AIDS with particular emphasis on gender analysis; or (2) sexual violence and HIV/AIDS. Two senior fellowships of up to $25,000 and six associate fellowships of up to $10,000 will be awarded. The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on July 15, 2006 (GMT).
Contact: hivaids@ssrc.org
Forum 10 essay competition
Global Forum for Health Research website: March 13 2006.
The Global Forum for Health Research and The Lancet are sponsoring a joint essay competition on the occasion of Forum 10, the 2006 annual meeting of the Global Forum for Health Research (Cairo, Egypt, October 29 to November 2 2006). Young professionals working in or interested in the broad spectrum of health research on some aspect of the overall theme of Forum 10: 'Combating Disease and Promoting Health,' are invited to submit essays for consideration to the competition. Deadline for submission: June 1 2006.
Contact: info@globalforumhealth.org
Forum 10: Cairo, 29 October-2 November 2006
Global Forum for Health Research
Forum 10, the 2006 annual meeting of the Global Forum for Health Research, will take place in Cairo, Egypt, from 29 October to 2 November at the invitation of the Minister of Health and Population of Egypt. This year's theme is Combating Disease and Promoting Health. Additional details on the programme and practical information on travel, hotels and visas can be found on our website www.globalforumhealth.org where the Forum 10 section will be updated on a regular basis. Registration for Forum 10 is open online.