In collaboration with

Department of International Health

University of Oslo, Norway

Organized by
Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
02 - 03 March 2014
Dhaka, Bangladesh
I nv i t at i on
Professor Liaquat Ali
Vice-Chancellor
BUHS
Professor AK Azad Khan
Chairman, Board of Trustees
BUHS
Professor Akhtar Hussain
Prof of International Health
University 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 nv i t ed Speaker s and Topi cs
Professor Akhtar Hussain
Department of International Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway
Diabetes risk score in Bangladesh: A tool for screening of undiagnosed diabetic subjects
Professor Abdul Basit
Baqai Institute of Diabetology and Endocrinology (BIDE) & Department of Medicine, Baqai Medical
University, Pakistan
Current status of diabetes care in Pakistan
Professor Ali Ahmed
Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics & Palliative Care,
University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA
Prevention of cardiovascular disorders in the elderly
Professor Vinod K Srivastava
Regional Councilor, International Epidemiological Association, South East Asia Region
Public health practice in South East Asia Region
Dr M Mostafa Zaman
National Professional Officer (Noncommunicable Diseases), WHO Country Office for Bangladesh
Legislative reforms for NCD prevention in Bangladesh
Dr Aurlia Souares
Institute of Public Health, University of Heidelberg, Germany
Comprehensive disease assessment: Use of health and demographic surveillance system for morbidity
measurement, example of Burkina Faso
Dr ATM Emdadul Haque
Department of Medical Biochemistry and Department of Medical Education, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Ethics and professionalism: Perception of future doctors
Dr Mahbubur Rahman
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and The Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health,
University of Texas Medical Branch, USA
Infrastructure for women's health research: A model for Bangladesh
Dr Sabine Gabrysch
Institute of Public Health, University of Heidelberg, Germany
Opportunities of data linkage in Geographic Information System: Examples from delivery care
Dr Kingsley Agho
School of Medicine, University of Western Sydney, Australia
Anxiety disorders in diabetes : An update
Kawkab Mahmud
Health professional education in Bangladesh: problems and prospects
Lal Rawal and Taufique Joarder
How to retain health professionals in rural Bangladesh
Showkat Gani and Yemin
Understanding the role of CTC (Close-To-Community) providers in urban and rural areas
Ismat Bhuyia
Taking midwives where the hard-to-reach women are the midwifery programme of BRAC Institute of
Global Health (BIGH)
Alayne Adams
GIS for Nutrition and Health services
Nadia Ishrat Alamgir
Is there enough HRH to deliver services? : Using Tanahashi model to measure effective coverage
BRAC INSTITUTE OF GLOBAL HEALTH (BIGH) SYPMOSIUM
on
Human Resources for Health in Bangladesh:
Current Scenario and Promising Innovations
ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION SYPMOSIUM
on
Public Health Informatics in Bangladesh: Status and Prospects
Organized 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 Bhuiyan
Department of Health Informatics, BUHS
Public Health Informatics : How it is different
Professor Abul Kalam Azad
Director General of Health Services, Bangladesh
Public Health Informatics : Vsion and Mission
Mridul Chowdhury
Click Diagnostic Inc, USA
Public Health Informatics in Bangladesh : The role of NGO and Private Sectors
Dr Mahbub E Elahi Khan Chowdhuri
ICCDR,B, Bangladesh
An 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 Alauddin
ORBIS International
ORBIS Bangladesh Programs: An overview
Dr Lutful Husain
ORBIS South Asia
Cyber sight: ORBIS's Strategic Tool
Dr Md Fayazul Islam
ORBIS International
Diabetic Retinopathy initiatives and Perspectives on Diabetic Eye Diseases
Dr Nazmun Nahar
Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital, Dhaka
Retinopathy 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
Cal l f or Abs t r act 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 Abstracts
The 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.
Presentation
Multimedia projection facilities will be available.
Awards
The best oral and poster presenters will be awarded
Gener al I nf or mat i on
Climate : The weather in Dhaka in December is usually very pleasant. Average day temperature is 20
0
C
Conference 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 Fees
A. General Participants BDT 1000
B. 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 / Allowances
A limited number of foreign participants will be provided with local hospitality (accommodation and food)
and/or travel grant depending on the availability of funds.
Correspondence
Organizing Secretary, 4th Regional Public Health Conference
Room No. H-9, Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)
125/1 Darus Salam, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216
Phone : +8801673857475, +8801198275171
e-mail : rphconf@buhs-edu.org, website: www.buhs-edu.org
Sponsored by BADAS