scholarly journals The UK Public Health Association and Congress of the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) conference—plenary session presentations

Public Health ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 118 (7) ◽  
pp. 461-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
David J. Hunter ◽  
Geof Rayner
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Plenary Session ◽  
World Federation ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Association ◽  
The Uk

Tony Wigram — Interviewed by Helen Loth

2000 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-12
Keyword(s):  
British Journal ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
World Federation ◽  
Past President ◽  
Music Therapist ◽  
Management Board ◽  
Research Associate ◽  
The World ◽  
The Uk

Tony Wigram has been instrumental in many of the key political developments which have made music therapy the respected and well-organised profession that it is today in the UK. He is currently the Professor and Head of PhD studies in Music Therapy at Aalborg University in Denmark. He is also Head III Music Therapist at Harper House Children's Service, and Research Advisor to Horizon NHS Trust. Past President of both the World Federation of Music Therapy and the European Music Therapy Confederation, and a former Chair of BSMT and APMT, he travels extensively, teaching at universities in Belgium, Italy and Spain. He is a Research Associate of the Faculty of Music, Melbourne University. Helen Loth trained in 1985 and worked on the APMT committee in the late 1980s. She is currently Head Music Therapist at Haringey Healthcare NHS Trust. She is also Chairperson of the Management Board of the British Journal of Music Therapy.

scholarly journals Incidence of clinically suspected venous thromboembolism in British Indian patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 100 (5) ◽  
pp. 413-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
BM Siddiqui ◽  
MS Patel ◽  
S Rudge ◽  
A Best ◽  
J Mangwani
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Major Public Health Issue ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Indian Patients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The World ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Deep Vein

Introduction Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a major public health issue around the world. Ethnicity is known to alter the incidence of VTE. To our knowledge, there are no reports in the literature investigating the incidence of VTE in British Indians. The aim of this study was to investigate the rates of symptomatic VTE in British Indian patients in the UK. Methods Patients referred to our institution between January 2011 and August 2013 with clinically suspected VTE were eligible for inclusion in the study. Those not of British Indian or Caucasian ethnicity were excluded. A retrospective review of these two cohorts was conducted. Results Overall, 15,529 cases were referred to our institution for suspected VTE. This included 1,498 individuals of British Indian ethnicity. Of these, 182 (12%) had confirmed VTE episodes. A further 13,159 of the patients with suspected VTE were coded as Caucasian, including 2,412 (16%) who had confirmed VTE events. VTE rates were a third lower in British Indians with clinically suspected VTE than in the equivalent Caucasian group. The British Indian cohort presented with VTE at a much earlier age than Caucasians (mean 57.0 vs 68.0 years). Conclusions This study suggests that British Indian patients have a lower incidence of VTE and are more likely to present at an earlier age than Caucasians. There was no significant difference in VTE type (deep vein thrombosis vs pulmonary embolism) among the ethnic groups. Clinicians should be aware of variations within ethnicities but should continue to adhere to existing VTE prevention guidance.

scholarly journals Implementing Best Practices and Validation of Cryopreservation Techniques for Microorganisms

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Smith ◽  
Matthew Ryan
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
World Federation ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Culture Collections ◽  
Biological Resources ◽  
Preservation Method ◽  
The World ◽  
The Uk

Authentic, well preserved living organisms are basic elements for research in the life sciences and biotechnology. They are grown and utilized in laboratories around the world and are key to many research programmes, industrial processes and training courses. They are vouchers for publications and must be available for confirmation of results, further study or reinvestigation when new technologies become available. These biological resources must be maintained without change in biological resource collections. In order to achieve best practice in the maintenance and provision of biological materials for industry, research and education the appropriate standards must be followed. Cryopreservation is often the best preservation method available to achieve these aims, allowing long term, stable storage of important microorganisms. To promulgate best practice the Organisation for Economic Development and Co-operation (OECD published the best practice guidelines for BRCs. The OECD best practice consolidated the efforts of the UK National Culture Collections, the European Common Access to Biological Resources and Information (CABRI) project consortium and the World Federation for Culture Collections. The paper discusses quality management options and reviews cryopreservation of fungi, describing how the reproducibility and quality of the technique is maintained in order to retain the full potential of fungi.

scholarly journals WFPHA advocacy for vaccination

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Lomazzi
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
World Federation ◽  
The World

Abstract M. Lomazzi will give an overview of the on-going vaccination advocacy activities and policies by the World Federation of Public Health Associations.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Outcomes in Saudi Arabia and the UK: A Tale of Two Kingdoms

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saleh Komies ◽  
Abdulelah M. Aldhahir ◽  
Mater Almehmadi ◽  
Saeed M. Alghamdi ◽  
Ali Alqarni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Sir Model ◽  
Logistic Growth ◽  
Mathematical Technique ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The World ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Two Kingdoms

AbstractBackgroundWhile the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths around the world is starting to peak, it is essential to point out how different countries manage the outbreak and how different measures and experience resulted in different outcomes. This study aimed to compare the effect of the measures taken by Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom (UK) governments on the outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic as predicted by a mathematical model.MethodData on the numbers of cases, deaths and government measures were collected from Saudi’s Ministry of Health and Public Health England. A prediction of the trend of cases, deaths and days to peak was then modelled using the mathematical technique, Exponential Logistic Growth and Susceptible Infectious Recovered (SIR) model. The measures taken by the governments and the predicted outcomes were compared to assess effectiveness.ResultWe found over three months that 22 fast and extreme measures had been taken in Saudi Arabia compared to eight slow and late measures in the UK. This resulted in a decline in numbers of current infected cases per day and mortality in Saudi Arabia compared to the UK. Based on the SIR model, the predicted number of COVID-19 cases in Saudi as of 31st of March was 2,064, while the predicted number of cases was 63012 in the UK. In addition, the pandemic is predicted to peak earlier on the 27th of March in Saudi Arabia compared to the 2nd of May 2020 in the UK. The end of transition phases for Saudi and UK according to the model, were predicted to be on 18th of April and 24th of May, respectively. These numbers relate to early and decisive measures adopted by the Saudi government.ConclusionWe show that early extreme measures, informed by science and guided by experience, helped reduce the spread and related deaths from COVID-19 in Saudi. Actions were taken by Saudi under the national slogan “We are all responsible” resulted in the observed reduced number of current and predicted cases and deaths compared to the UK approach “keep calm and carry on”.

scholarly journals 2.H. Workshop: Vaccination challenges in developed & developing countries: where does the responsibility lie?

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
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Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Position Paper ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
World Federation ◽  
Vaccine Preventable Diseases ◽  
The World

Abstract The world is facing multiple health challenges, among those the outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the rise of anti-vaccination groups. Vaccination is one of the most cost-effective ways of avoiding disease; it currently prevents 2-3 million deaths a year and a further 1.5 million could be avoided if global coverage is improved. Moreover, global immunization will contribute towards achieving broader global health goals under the UHC and SDG initiatives. Barriers to immunization may vary according to the country and specific context ranging from hesitancy, inappropriate communication, lack of resources, access, individual belief, management of adverse events following immunization etc. Vaccine hesitancy threatens to reverse progress made in tackling vaccine-preventable diseases and is listed by WHO in the 10 threats to global health in 2019. Access to vaccinations is sometimes difficult especially in rural areas affecting most vulnerable populations. Immunization history is not always well managed thus affecting the proper vaccination for all ages. Immunization is one of the best uses of limited public funds for health; however, financing for immunizations are often not covering in a sustainable matter the needs. The World Federation of Public Health Associations has developed a high-level “International Immunization Policy Taskforce” on vaccination policies to engage with public health associations, international organizations and like-minded partners to sustain the development, adoption and implementations of key vaccination policies at country level. The taskforce has developed a position paper that will be launched during the workshop to debate about role and responsibilities as well effective approaches to be applied both in developed and developing. The position paper has its roots in vaccination as human right and as a key component of UHC and SGD initiatives. Global immunization is crucial for every individual and the broader community to prevent diseases, promote health and wellbeing and protect the global population as highlighted in WFPHA Global Charter for the Public's Health. Key experts from different parts of the world will discuss strategies and synergies to create a global coordinated advocacy movement to foster engagement for equitable and effective global immunisation by governments and society at large. Key messages Vaccination challenges may vary from developed & developing countries. Responsibility for immunization uptake lies at different levels. Analyses, advocacy, action are key to prevent & face epidemics. Vaccination is not a personal choice rather a political choice. A strong advocacy movement by PHW is key to guarantee the best equitable and sustainable immunization worldwide.

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