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9 th October 2012. Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre. Su Mably, Consultant in Public Health. Objectives. Illustrate Wales’ approach to international health engagement Enabling framework International Health Coordination Centre (IHCC). Coverage.
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9th October 2012 Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre Su Mably, Consultant in Public Health Insert name of presentation on Master Slide
Objectives • Illustrate Wales’ approach to international health engagement • Enabling framework • International Health Coordination Centre (IHCC)
Coverage Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre
Wales in Europe (or not) Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre
Working with Brazil, Russia, India and China Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre
Working with the developing world Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre
“Wales-Africa Health Links is a prime example of the conscious choice of the government and people of Wales to be an outward facing nation that confidently recognises the contribution we can make to the world as active and responsible global citizens. The groups involved in the Wales-Africa Health Links programme continue to make a significant impact on world health, committed to improving the lives of some of the world’s poorest people - endeavours and accomplishments the Welsh Government whole heartedly supports.” Carwyn Jones, First Minister Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre
Learning with and from the World • Mexico City Oct 2012- Wales recognised as an associate • member • Adding to 79 Institutes in 76 countries on 4 continents • benefiting 79% of the World’s population "Because of IANPHI, we are not alone and isolated in our institutes. The risks are global and so must be the answers." –Mohammed Hassar, Director, Institute Pasteur of Morocco Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre
Mexico 2012 • Networking for bio-surveillance for health security • Training in Public Health • Tracking obesity and malnutrition • PH Surveillance in NPHIs • The burden of disease measurement and how to use data to influence policy • Transition of NCD • Translating policy into action to improve health systems • Tools for developing external evaluations of PH Institutes • PH Response to humanitarian crises • One Health Strategy Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre
We are committed to making our contribution to global health priorities by sharing knowledge and expertise that can assist others to gain and sustain good health. This framework will co-ordinate, direct and support Welsh international health engagement. We will then gain technologies and ideas from others and share our experiences with different populations. http://wales.gov.uk/topics/health/improvement/index/borders/?lang=en Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre
Grounded in Welsh Principles • International engagement must follow Welsh principles • Ethical recruitment • Working in partnership • Doing no harm. Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre
Effective use of assets and opportunities • Avoiding duplication- doing once and using many times • Collaboration not competition • International Health Strategic Coordinating Group • International Health Coordination Centre • Sharing and connecting • Learning fed back into the system • Use of the Welsh Health Circular (2006)070 Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre
Influencing international health policy • Work with the UK Government to further Welsh positions • Use existing links to promote good work • Be assertive where we know what we want to say Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre
Four objectives • Health workers in Wales as global citizens • Strengthening our links • Heightening the visibility of NHS Wales and the Welsh Health Community • Benchmarking and comparison Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre
Wales’s health workers as global citizens Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre
Strengthening our links Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre
Heightening the visibility of NHS Wales and the Welsh Health Community Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre
Benchmarking and comparison Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre
International Health Co-ordination Centre • Hosted by Public Health Wales • In development phase • Has to act on behalf of whole of NHS Wales and wider Welsh Health Community • Programme level agreement with Welsh Government Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre
Thank you Thanks to the rest of the Team progressing the IHCC: Lauren Ellis, Team Support Officer Neil Riley, Policy Adviser Malcolm Ward, Principal Health Promotion Specialist Developing an International Health Co-ordination Centre