World Health Satellite Meeting organized by AMSA Singapore

Dear Friends, AMSA Singapore, in conjunction with the International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA) will be organizing the World Health Summit Regional Meeting- Asia Satellite Event, held in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore from the 6th to 7th of April! This is held in conjunction with the prestigious World Health Summit on the 8th to 10th April. The Satellite Event comprises of engaging dialogues, workshops and discussions particularly focusing on the roles of students in global health. Our guest speakers will also personally critique your ideas and help you sharpen you edge with regards to global healthcare policies! We here at AMSA believe that this is an excellent and rare opportunity, and we strongly encourage you to come and visit our little sunny red dot! (:

Programme
6th April 2013 Satellite Event
Time 9.00-1030am Activity Workshop 1 Role of public health in controlling old and new infectious diseases in Asian countries Workshop 2 Key Principles of Healthcare Financing FREE Lunch with research presentations Workshop 3 International health policies, management and strategies Prof Vernon Lee - Head, Biodefence Center, SAF, Singapore, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS. Medical Guest Speaker Professor Richard Coker - Visiting Professor, Head ID Programme, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, Professor of Public Health London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Dr Phillippe Guibert Regional Medical Director, Consulting Services, South & South East Asia at International SOS

10.30-12pm

12.00-1.30pm 1.30-2.30pm

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Epidemiologist, WHO, Indonesia 2007 2.30-4.30pm School tour around the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

7th April 2013 Sightseeing and Social Activities

Morning: Breakfast at Chinatown and Little India Afternoon: Shopping at Orchard Road + Gardens by the Bay Evening: Dinner at The Singapore Flyer in Marina Bay

8th -10th April 2013 World Health Summit Regional Meeting Asia
More information available at http://www.worldhealthsummit.org/
Health is intrinsically linked to the well being of societies, and maintaining a healthy Asia will be beneficial to all in the region and the world. Accordingly, Singapore is hosting the first World Health Summit, Regional Meeting Asia, Singapore 2013 from April 8th 10th. The event will be opened by Singapores Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Hsien Loong, the theme is "Health for Sustainable Development in Asia", including four sub-themes: Impact of Health on Asian Economies Financing Health Care in Asia Innovations in Health in Asia Emerging Health Threats in Asia

Other Information
Fees Satellite meeting is absolutely free! Special Students Discount for WHS: Students pay $500 (usual price: $1000) Transport fees of 20 dollars a person is sponsored by AMSA Singapore! 6th and 7th April Booking of hotels/accommodation is up to you, however options are available (look at page 3) th th 8 -10 April If you sign up for the World Health Summit, the accommodation is at the Ritz Carlton Hotel (included in the $500)

Accomodation

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REGISTRATION FOR THE EVENT Register at this link http://bit.ly/13tuvBO

Option A: You will be attending the World Health Satellite Meeting and the World Health Summit costs personal accommodation costs will be borne by you on the 6th and 7th April nights, and accommodation from 8th to 10th will be covered in the World Health Summit costs ($500). Option B: You will only be attending the World Health Satellite Meeting costs personal accommodation costs will be borne by you on the nights of 6th and 7th April.

Possible Accommodations near National University of Singapore

1. NUS Hostels a. Subject to availability. b. If you want to stay in this hostel, please contact An Shing at rcsingapore@amsa-international.org,

2. Santa Grand Hotel a. Estimate cost for 2 people, $145 a night b. If you want to stay in this hotel, please contact An Shing at rcsingapore@amsa-international.org, as NUS Medical Society has a corporate discount at this hotel.

3. Fragrance Hotel Ocean View a. Estimate cost for 2 people, $122 a night (from agoda.com) b. Contact email contact@fragrancehotel.com