2015 APHA Annual Meeting & Expo

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Recorded Annual Meeting Presentations (RAMP) are now available for purchase.
Only $90 for presenters, $140 for registered attendees and $200 for non-attendees.

Online Program

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Training, human resource development and workforce issues

Tuesday, November 3, 2015: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Oral
This session will discuss the importance of training public health work force and the crucial role trained workers play in dealing with public health challenges which arise as a result of disease outbreaks. Examples of the recent Ebola outbreak will be discussed and the role played by the first respondents will be highlighted.
Session Objectives: Describe programs that strengthen health care workforce in international health settings. Discuss approaches and initiatives that strengthen health care worker recruitment, retention, and deployment.
Moderator:
Mark Strand, PhD

12:30pm
A multidisciplinary approach to address the Human Resources for Health (HRH) shortage for HIV/AIDS service delivery in Tanzania   
Vamsi Vasireddy, MD, MPH, DrPH, Emma Mtiro, MPH and Angela Makota
12:43pm
International Public Health Workforce: Who is Accessing Our Online Training Resources and What We Can Do to Help   
Ilya Plotkin, MA
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)
12:56pm
Implementation of a microfinance program for networks of young men in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania   
Peter Balvanz, MPH, Suzanne Maman, PhD, Thespina Yamanis, PhD, Mrema Kilonzo, MS, Marta Mulawa, PhD, Donaldson Conserve, PhD and Lusajo Kajula-Maonga, MS
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)
1:09pm
Using evidence and incremental changes to influence policy choices on human resources for health   
Amina Aminu, MBBS; MPH, Mike Egboh, BSc; MPH, Ibrahim Yisa, MBBS; MPH; FMCPH and Khalilu Muhammad, M.B.B.S
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)

See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement and author's information.

Organized by: International Health
Endorsed by: APHA-Committee on Women's Rights

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH) , Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)

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