Dear Dr. Musterman,

In this issue you will find the following topics:
1. Course Tip: "Course on Health Care in Violent, Unstable Environments"
2. Congress Tip: "15th World Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine 2007"
3. Special of the month: "Recommended Website: Center of Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (COE)"

Best regards,
Gerhard Polak, MD

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Course on Health Care in Violent, Unstable Environments

Organized by: Doctors with Africa Cuamm | Venue: Italy: Padova | Contents: The main features, flaws and strengths of the health sector, providing health care in violent contexts, political, economic and social context | Date: May 14th, 2007 - May 25th, 2007 | Fees: EUR 1.000,00 | Entry Requirements: Previous field experience | Target Audience: Health professionals, professionals holding decision-making positions in assistance or emergency programmes | Registration: Forte, Lucia, Tel.: +39/(0)49/875-1279, Fax: +39/ (0)49/875-4738,
E-mail: l.forte@cuamm.org | Website: http://www.doctorswithafrica.org

TIP: 105 more courses and conferences dealing with "Humanitarian Assistance & Development cooperation" can be found in the new Course Catalogue "medicine & health 2007". Order now!

15th World Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine 2007

Organizer: World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM) | Venue: Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Date: May 13th, 2007 - May 16th, 2007 | Fees: On request | Language: English | Contents: The overall theme of the Congress is: Preparedness: Knowledge, Training, and Networks. The Organising Committees have outlined a Scientific Programme not only directed at enhancing your knowledge base and bringing you up to date in a wide variety of relevant topics, but will integrate your personal expertise in the outcome of the Congress. The final deliverables from the Congress shall influence the development of disaster and emergency health. Emphasis will be on both health and medical practices | Registration: E-mail: paog@vumc.nl | Website: http://www.wcdem2007.org

TIP: 43 more courses and conferences dealing with "Complex Emergencies & Emergency Medicine" can be found in the new Course Catalogue "medicine & health 2007". Order now!



Recommended website: www.coe-dmha.org

Center of Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (COE)

Information: The Center's mission is to promote effective civil-military management in international humanitarian assistance, disaster response and peacekeeping through education, training, research and information programmes.
The homepage gives an overview about publications as well as links to collaborating institutions and informs about humanitarian crises around the globe and employment opportunities.
Website: www.coe-dmha.org

TIP: Visit our website for additional information about courses, congresses, websites and journals – by combining "medicine & health" with our website, you are always up to date!
Register now (free of charge)! www.goinginternational.org