In collaboration with

Department of International HealthUniversity of Oslo, Norway

Organized by

Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)Dhaka, Bangladesh

02 - 03 March 2014Dhaka, Bangladesh

I n v i t a t i o n

Professor Liaquat AliVice-Chancellor

BUHS

Professor AK Azad KhanChairman, Board of TrusteesBUHS

Professor Akhtar HussainProf of International HealthUniversity of Oslo, Norway

Rapidly increasing burden of noncommunicable diseases, reemergence of certain communicable diseases, and challenges related to epidemic/pandemics with newer and newer agents reemphasize the need for highest priority to public health approaches. All these problems are most often associated with unhealthy lifestyle and exploitation of nature by human action leading to adverse climate changes. To design effective policies and programs more and more interaction is now necessary among academicians, researchers and activists from all relevant disciplines.

Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS), sponsored by the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh, is conducting Masters Programs in various public health disciplines with support from the NOMA Program of the University of Oslo. As a part of the overall objective of this collaboration to stimulate multidisciplinary academic and research activities in public health with a regional approach, the present Conference has been organized to foster interaction among the stakeholders in the field. BUHS plans to continue with the future organization of the Series with suggestions and recommendations generated from the present Conference.

We extend our sincere invitation to you for participating in the Conference.

I n v i t e d S p e a ke r s a n d To p i c sProfessor Akhtar HussainDepartment of International Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, NorwayDiabetes risk score in Bangladesh: A tool for screening of undiagnosed diabetic subjects

Professor Abdul BasitBaqai Institute of Diabetology and Endocrinology (BIDE) & Department of Medicine, Baqai Medical University, PakistanCurrent status of diabetes care in Pakistan

Professor Ali Ahmed Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics & Palliative Care, University of Alabama, Birmingham, USAPrevention of cardiovascular disorders in the elderly

Professor Vinod K SrivastavaRegional Councilor, International Epidemiological Association, South East Asia RegionPublic health practice in South East Asia Region

Dr M Mostafa ZamanNational Professional Officer (Noncommunicable Diseases), WHO Country Office for BangladeshLegislative reforms for NCD prevention in Bangladesh

Dr Aurlia SouaresInstitute of Public Health, University of Heidelberg, GermanyComprehensive disease assessment: Use of health and demographic surveillance system for morbidity measurement, example of Burkina Faso

Dr ATM Emdadul HaqueDepartment of Medical Biochemistry and Department of Medical Education, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaEthics and professionalism: Perception of future doctors

Dr Mahbubur RahmanDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology and The Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health, University of Texas Medical Branch, USAInfrastructure for women's health research: A model for Bangladesh

Dr Sabine GabryschInstitute of Public Health, University of Heidelberg, GermanyOpportunities of data linkage in Geographic Information System: Examples from delivery care

Dr Kingsley AghoSchool of Medicine, University of Western Sydney, Australia Anxiety disorders in diabetes : An update

Kawkab MahmudHealth professional education in Bangladesh: problems and prospects

Lal Rawal and Taufique JoarderHow to retain health professionals in rural Bangladesh

Showkat Gani and YeminUnderstanding the role of CTC (Close-To-Community) providers in urban and rural areas

Ismat BhuyiaTaking midwives where the hard-to-reach women are the midwifery programme of BRAC Institute of Global Health (BIGH)

Alayne AdamsGIS for Nutrition and Health services

Nadia Ishrat AlamgirIs there enough HRH to deliver services? : Using Tanahashi model to measure effective coverage

BRAC INSTITUTE OF GLOBAL HEALTH (BIGH) SYPMOSIUMon

Human Resources for Health in Bangladesh:Current Scenario and Promising Innovations

ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION SYPMOSIUM on

Public Health Informatics in Bangladesh: Status and ProspectsOrganized by Department of Health Informatics, BUHS

Chair :Professor Supten Sarbadhikari Centre for Health Informatics for National Health Portal, New Delhi Area, India

Co-chair :AKM Nazrul Haider Head, Department of Health Informatics, BUHS

AMA BhuiyanDepartment of Health Informatics, BUHSPublic Health Informatics : How it is different

Professor Abul Kalam AzadDirector General of Health Services, BangladeshPublic Health Informatics : Vsion and Mission

Mridul ChowdhuryClick Diagnostic Inc, USAPublic Health Informatics in Bangladesh : The role of NGO and Private Sectors

Dr Mahbub E Elahi Khan ChowdhuriICCDR,B, BangladeshAn example of using GIS to reduce maternal mortality in Bangladesh

Chair :Professor Deen Mohammad Noorul Huq Director & Professor, National Institute of Ophthalmology & Hospital; and Line Director, National Eye Care, Director General of Health Services

Co-Chair :Dr Munir Ahmed Country Director, ORBIS International, Bangladesh Country Office

Professor AHM Enayet Hussain National Eye Care, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Role of National Eye Care-Universal Eye Health focusing on Childhood Blindness

Mohammed AlauddinORBIS InternationalORBIS Bangladesh Programs: An overview

Dr Lutful HusainORBIS South AsiaCyber sight: ORBIS's Strategic Tool

Dr Md Fayazul IslamORBIS InternationalDiabetic Retinopathy initiatives and Perspectives on Diabetic Eye Diseases

Dr Nazmun NaharIspahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital, DhakaRetinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Services in Bangladesh: Progress and Challenges

Free papers from BADAS/BUHS and other Partners of ORBIS based on research works related to ORBIS programs

ORBIS INTERNATIONAL SYPMOSIUM on

Universal Eye Health: ORBIS Initiatives and Experience in Bangladesh

C a l l f o r A b s t r a c t s

Participants interested to present their original works in the Oral Sessions (10 minutes followed by 5 minutes discussion for each participant) or Poster Sessions in the Conference are invited to submit abstracts by 20 February, 2014.

Instructions for AbstractsThe Abstracts should be structured as a) Background and Objectives, b) Methods, c) Results and d) Conclusions. Abstract should be within 350 words. Preference for oral or poster presentation should be stated. The Presenting Author's name should be underlined. The presenting author's full contact address (including phone no and e-mail must be given). Abstract should preferably be sent by e-mail to rphconf@buhs-edu.org with a separate print out to be followed by mail. In case of hard copy submission a digital copy should be enclosed by mail.

PresentationMultimedia projection facilities will be available.

AwardsThe best oral and poster presenters will be awarded

G e n e r a l I n f o r m a t i o nClimate : The weather in Dhaka in December is usually very pleasant. Average day temperature is 200CConference Venue : Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS), 125/1, Darussalam, Mirpur, Dhaka -1216

Language : English is the official language of the Conference.Visa : Citizens of most countries require visa for entry into Bangladesh. The local Bangladesh Embassy or Consulate may kindly be contacted.

Currency : Taka (Tk) Conversion rate US$= Tk 80 (approx.)Accommodation : Accommodation of hotels can be arranged on request. Please contact the Conference Secretariat for further information. Please mention your accommodation plan in the Registration Form and include at least one night's charge in the payment.

Travels and Tours : Customized Tours can be organized for foreign participants. Please contact the Conference Secretariat immediately after arrival.

Registration FeesA. General Participants BDT 1000B. Students* BDT 500 C. Accompanying Persons BDT 400 * Proof Required

Closing Date for Registration : 22 February, 2014.Please fill the enclosed Registration Form. Photocopies are acceptable

The Participant's registration fee includes access to Scientific Programs, Publications, Reception, Tea/Coffee, Lunch, Dinner and Cultural Program. The accompanying person's registration fee includes Reception, Dinner and Cultural Program.

Travel Grants / AllowancesA limited number of foreign participants will be provided with local hospitality (accommodation and food) and/or travel grant depending on the availability of funds.

CorrespondenceOrganizing Secretary, 4th Regional Public Health ConferenceRoom No. H-9, Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)125/1 Darus Salam, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216Phone : +8801673857475, +8801198275171e-mail : rphconf@buhs-edu.org, website: www.buhs-edu.org Sponsored by BADAS