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| The 6th International Conference on Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Handbook |
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 Greetings |
These days, in many parts of the world, mother and child health issues are
considered a huge priority. Japan is no exception and the Maternal and Child
Health handbook originally developed by Japan has received great attention. The
promotion of maternal and child health is one of the United Nations Millennium
Development Goals and one of the topics which will be discussed at the G8 Toyako
summit, to be held in Japan later this year.
The "6th International
Conference on the Maternal and Child Health Handbook 2008" will be held in
Tokyo, thanks to the collaboration of NGOs, UNFPA and UNICEF, and will have
international significance. 300 delegates and researchers from more than 10
countries will participate in the conference, during which mother and child
health issues will be addressed from an international perspective. Participants
are expected to exchange their experiences of the MCH handbook and discuss
future steps towards ensuring quality of life for mothers and children.
The "6th International Conference on the Maternal and Child Health
Handbook" will bring together a very important congregation of key delegates to
discuss maternal and child health issues around the world. Those who are
interested in participating are warmly encouraged to contact us.
Professor Yasuhide Nakamura MD, Ph.D.
Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University, Japan.
Chairperson of the 6th International Conference on the Maternal and Child
Health Handbook
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| Outline of the Conference |
| Name of Conference: |
6th International Conference on the Maternal and Child Health Handbook |
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Date: |
November 8 (Sat) to November 10 (Mon), 2008 |
| Venue: |
[11/8] United Nations University
[11/9] International
Cooperation JICA Research Institute, Tokyo
[11/10] Field Visit
to Hitachi Omiya, Ibaraki. |
| Organized
by: |
NPO HANDS (Health and Development Service)
The International Collaboration Division of the Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University |
| Cooperation: |
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) |
| Supported
by: |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Japan Medical Association
Japan Pediatric Society
Japanese Midwives' Association
Mothers' and Children's Welfare Association |
| Participating
Countries: |
Japan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Morocco, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Palestine, South Korea, Thailand, the United States, Vietnam, and others |
| Chair
Person: |
Professor Yasuhide Nakamura MD, Ph.D.
Graduate
School of Human Sciences, Osaka University, Japan. |
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