Colloquium ITM 2002

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OBJECTIVES OF THE MEETING

This colloquium first of all aims to clarify and possibly redefine concepts and terminology regarding integrated disease control. Second, strategies and methods for integrated disease control will be reviewed and discussed focusing on the mutual interaction between health services and control programmes: i.e. both the impact on the disease and on the system will be taken into consideration. Third, it will review practical results of integrated strategies for the control of major diseases in developing countries, and investigate ways of improving the documentation and dissemination of such experiences.

We anticipate that the colloquium will lead to a clarification of the concepts involved in integrated disease control and contribute to creating a common scientific language and a better understanding of the issues at stake. The documented field experiences will be discussed and disseminated. This should result in an increased awareness of the need, challenges and applicability of integration policies, contributing to better quality and efficiency of health care in developing countries as well as to a sustainable reduction of the disease burden.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE AND SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

Marleen Boelaert
Anne Buvé
Marc Coosemans
Umberto D'Alessandro
Thérèse Delvaux
Annette Erhart
Bruno Gryseels
Guy Kegels
Filip Moerman
Patrick Van der Stuyft

EXTENDED SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Moses Chimbari University of Zimbabwe, Lake Kariba Research Station
Hugo Devlieger Catholic University of Leuven (KUL)
Bruno Dujardin Free University of Brussels (ULB)
Rosina Lipyoga Ministry of Health, Tanzania
Herman Meulemans University of Antwerp (UA)
Didier Molisho FOMETRO, R.D. Congo
Mit Philips Artsen Zonder Grenzen/Médecins sans Frontières
Marleen Temmerman University of Ghent (UG)
Mamadou Traoré INRB, Mali
Chris Van Schravendijk Free University of Brussels (VUB)
Marti Waals Memisa, Belgium

SCIENTIFIC SECRETARIAT

Kristien Wynants
Institute of Tropical Medicine
Nationalestraat 155
B - 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
Tel: +32 3 247 63 06
Fax: +32 3 247 62 58
E-mail: kwynants@itg.be

COLLOQUIUM SECRETARIAT

Danielle Van Melle
Institute of Tropical Medicine
B - 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
Tel: +32 3 247 62 06
Fax: +32 3 247 62 13
E-mail: dvmelle@itg.be

Website information and registration: http://www.itg.be/colloq2002

PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME

TUESDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2002 go to wednesday 27/11 | thursday 28/11

15.00 - 17.00	Registration at Fortis Bank, Wapper, Antwerp
15.00	Guided tour of the Institute of Tropical Medicine - Registration required
17.00 - 19.00	Academic SessionDo global initiatives strengthen health systems?With representatives of the Global Fund to fight Aids, TB and Malaria, Roll Back Malaria, Stop TB, The Vaccine Fund as well as political addresses by representatives of Belgian Authorities - Fortis Bank, Wapper, Antwerp
19.15	Reception at Fortis Bank, Wapper, Antwerp

WEDNESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2002 go to tuesday 26/11 | thursday 28/11

8.00	Registration at the entrance of the auditorium of Fortis Bank, Wapper, Antwerp Poster set-up

SESSION I DISEASE CONTROL AND HEALTH SERVICES

Chairpersons: T. Sukwa (WHO Africa, Zimbabwe)
J. Laruelle (DGIS,Belgium)

9.30	B. Gryseels (ITM, Belgium) Welcome address
9.40	G. Kegels (ITM, Belgium) Objectives and expected outcome
9.50	B. Criel (ITM, Belgium) To be confirmed Integrated health care: a conceptual framework
10.10	Th. Delvaux & F. Moerman (ITM, Belgium) Integration of disease control in health services: results of an ITM/DGIS policy study
10.30	Coffee Break
11.00	D. Molyneux (Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, U.K.) Health services and disease control: experiences, opportunities and realities
11.15	H. Van Balen (Medicus Mundi,Belgium) Disease control in PHC: a historical perspective
11.30	A. El Abassi (UNICEF, Geneva) Current interactions between health systems and disease control
11.45	Discussion
12.30	Lunch and Poster Session

SESSION II INTERSECTORAL APPROACHES IN DISEASE CONTROL

Chairpersons: M. Chimbari (University of Zimbabwe)
M. Philips (MSF, Belgium)

14.00	J. Ouma (MOH, Kenia) Multisectoral involvement in vector control
14.15	V. Schall (Fundaçion Oswaldo Cruz,Brazil) Education and community action in disease control
14.30	P. Maes (MSF, Belgium) Towards a sound water and sanitation policy
14.45	Discussion
15.15	Coffee Break

SESSION III ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES OF INTEGRATED DISEASE CONTROL

Chairpersons: N. Katz (FAPEMIG, Brazil)
U. D'Alessandro (ITM, Belgium)

15.45	D. McFarland (Rollins School, USA) The economics of integration
16.00	M. Traoré (INRB, Mali) Financing of disease control programmes
16.15	J. Laruelle (DGIC, Belgium) Donor policies and sustainability
16.30	S. de Vlas (Erasmus University,The Netherlands) Modelling of integrated disease control
16.45	Discussion (Session II and III)
17.45	End of Session
19.00	Reception at the City Hall, Grote Markt 1, Antwerp
20.00	Guided tour of the City Hall

THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2002 go to tuesday 26/11 | wednesday 27/11

SESSION IV IMPLEMENTATION OF DISEASE CONTROL ACTIVITIES

Chairpersons: M. Traoré (INRB, Mali)
A. Buvé (ITM, Belgium)

9.00	P. Blaise (ITM, Belgium) Strengthening of the health system through specific programmes: the example of mental health
9.15	A. Kilian (GTZ, Uganda) Monitoring and evaluation of disease control
9.30	J. Mahjour (MOH, Morocco) Control of diseases with low prevalence
9.45	F. Binka (WHO, Ghana) Bottlenecks for bringing innovations into health systems
10.00	Discussion
10.30	Coffee Break

SESSION V INTEGRATION IN PRACTICE: EXPERIENCE FROM THE FIELD

Chairpersons: A. El Abassi (Unicef, Geneva)
P. Van der Stuyft (ITM, Belgium)

11.00	T. Sukwa (WHO Africa) Integration of communicable disease control programmes at district level in the African region
11.15	H. Luwaga (MOH, Uganda) Integration in the field: the perspective of the district
11.30	M. Chimbari (Lake Kariba Research Station, Zimbabwe) Stakeholder views on integrated disease control
11.45	W. Bannenberg (Consultant, South Africa) Disease control and drug supply
12.00	Discussion
12.30	Lunch and Poster Session

14.00	Y. Benguigui (PAHO, USA) IMCI - WHO/UNICEF approach for the integrated control of childhood diseases: the experience of the region of the Americas
14.15	D. Coetzee (University of Cape Town, South Africa) TB & AIDS care in South Africa
14.30	Chhi Vun Mean (MOH, Cambodia) Implementation of STI and HIV/AIDS prevention at national, provincial and district level
14.45	D. Molisho (FOMETRO, RDC) Trypanosomiasis control in Congo
15.00	N. Katz (FAPEMIG, Brazil) Integration leading to disintegration
15.15	Discussion
15.45	Coffee Break

FINAL SESSION

16.30	M. Boelaert (ITM, Belgium) Synthesis Plenary discussion Chairpersons: F. Binka (MOH, Ghana) M. Coosemans (ITM, Belgium)
18.00	End of Session
20.00	Get-together at Fortis Bank

GENERAL INFORMATION

VENUE AND LANGUAGE

Registration will take place on Tuesday, 26 November at Fortis Bank, Wapper, Antwerp, between 3 and 5 p.m. and on Wednesday 27 November 2002 from 8 to 9.30 a.m. at the entrance of the auditorium of the Fortis Bank, Wapper, Antwerp. All the sessions will take place in the auditorium of the Fortis Bank, Antwerp. The colloquium language is English. View map

REGISTRATION AND FEES

Please return the registration form with a certified cheque, a copy of the bank transfer or credit card details for registration. After payment, participants will receive a confirmation letter.
The deadline for registration is 15 November 2002.

The fees are as follows:

Regular Participant 200 (get-together included)
Students external to ITM 100 (get-together included)
ITM students and members 75 (get-together included)
62 (without get-together)

The registration fee covers:

· Academic session and reception on 26 November at Fortis Bank, Wapper, Antwerp
· Abstract book and programme
· Admission to all sessions
· Coffee breaks and lunches
· Reception at the City Hall on Wednesday 27 November
· Get-together on Thursday 28 November at Fortis Bank

Cheques should be issued in Euro and made payable to the "Institute of Tropical Medicine - Colloquium 2002". All bank expenses are to be paid by the participant. Payment by bankers draft should be credited to account N° 604-4495281-33 (IBAN BE 79-604-4495281-33, Swift Code BLGO BE BB) at Bank Belgolaise, Kantersteen 1, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium.

Cancellations received in writing before 10th November 2002 are subject to an 80% reimbursement of the registration fee. No refunds can be made thereafter.
247 62 06, Fax: +32 3 247 62 13

ACCOMMODATION

All participants have to arrange their own accommodation. We have taken an option on a number of rooms in the IBIS Hotel. You can book directly on following website http://www.ibishotel.com/ibis/index.html.

HOTELS IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF THE CONGRESS VENUE :

ANTWERP HILTON (211 rooms)
Groenplaats - 2000 Antwerp
Phone: 32-3-204.12.12 - Fax : 32-3-204.12.13
Walking distance from Fortis Bank : 10 minutes
Parking place is available (paying)

Room charge approximately single 270
double 295

HOTEL THEATRE (127 rooms)
Arenbergstraat 30 - 2000 Antwerp
Phone: 32-3-231.17.20 - Fax : 32-3-233.88.58
Walking distance from Fortis Bank: 5 minutes

Room charge approximately single 149
double 168

HOTEL IBIS (150 rooms)
Meistraat 39 - 2000 Antwerp
Phone: 32-3-231.88.30 - Fax : 32-3-234.29.21
Walking distance from Fortis Bank: 5 minutes

Room charge approximately single 71
double 84

HOTEL RUBENSHOF (24 rooms)
Amerikalei 115-2000 Antwerp
Phone: 32-3-237.07.89 - Fax : 32-3-248.25.94
Walking distance from Fortis Bank: 40 minutes

Room charge approximately single 50
double 63