Public Health is Port Health - an International Focus at Conference 2008
Manchester was the location for this year’s annual conference, held from 9th – 11th September in the magnificent Marriott Worsley Park Hotel. In producing its flagship event, APHA brought together UK, International and EU experts to share their knowledge on a ‘partnership working’ theme. CPD to the value of 18.5 hours was available for delegates from inland and port health environmental services, as well as to other public health professionals.International health issues were high on the agenda; conference delegates witnessed the signing of an agreement with the German states to work together in the delivery of public health services in relation to international shipping, and welcomed port health officers from four African countries, (Mombasa, Zambia, Uganda and Sierra Leone, kindly sponsored by CIEH)
Partnership Working
Kick starting the partnership theme, the key note speaker, Charles Easmon, Deputy Chairman of the HPA, gave a thought provoking presentation focusing on an ever pressing need for closer collaboration between port health and other agencies, against a back drop of changing patterns of travel, global disease and biosecurity. For more information on the Tuesday's speakers and to download the presentations click here.
Imported Food Day
Wednesday, known as ‘imported food day’ welcomed a further nine speakers and an additional 17 day delegates from industry, port and inland authorities. For more information on the Imported Food Day speakers and to download the presentations click here.
Elected Members Sessions
Wednesday also provided a parallel day of sessions for elected members, which focused on elected members as the driving force behind the best performing, critical front line services and of APHA, as the national organisation representing port health. Members also explored the true meaning of ‘public health’ as the raison d'être of our port health services, led by Dr John Curnow.
International Health
Thursday welcomed no less than twelve speakers to give perspectives on international health issues, delivered by representatives of the international health ‘premier league’. For more information on Tuesday's speakers and to download the presentations click here.
Social Events
The social calendar of events was carefully orchestrated and fun, and included a BBQ and themed quiz, bus trips into Salford and Manchester, as well as the usual flagship event - the formal black tie dinner.
Conference 2009
Other highlights included investing the new President, Cllr Muriel Green from Tyne Port Health Authority, who now takes over the reins from Cllr Peter Connor of Manchester Port Health Authority. Cllr Green closed the formal dinner by inviting everyone to Newcastle next September for APHA Conference 2009.
The 2009 Annual Conference will be held in Newcastle from 8th-10th September 2009. More information about the speakers and programme will be added to the website as the year goes on. To receive information about the 2009 conference by email contact APHA. There are opportunities for advertising, sponsorship and to exhibit at the conference, for more information contact ivan.bratty@dlge.gov.im
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