Forum on Travel Health and Pandemic Influenza
China International Travel Health Conference
November 11 – 12, 2009
On November 11 and 12, the China International Travel Healthcare Association will host a Forum entitled “Travel Health and Pandemic Influenza” to better prepare travel health practitioners for such an outbreak. The Forum, which is part of the annual China International Travel Health Conference is bringing together professionals from across the country and region to further enhance their capabilities in responding to an influenza crisis affecting travelers. By participating, attendees will receive an unparalleled education and share experiences with other frontline experts on these very issues. There will also be discussions to help audiences better understand the nature of the infectious diseases affecting travelers, their treatment and available medication, as well as preparation including training for such disasters.
Call for Presentation
The world is much smaller today thanks to the convenience of efficient air and surface transportation. However such efficiency also means that travelers can spread diseases such as influenza far more rapidly forcing travel health professionals to rethink of new strategies for their prevention, management and treatment. The upcoming Forum on “Travel Health and Pandemic Influenza” examines the issues from the perspective of travel health practitioners and travel industry. If you are an authority or recognized expert in pandemic influenza and travel health, here is an opportunity for you. Abstracts are now being sought from qualified individuals who want to serve as a panelist, moderator, session chair, keynote to deliver your presentation. Interested parties should submit a 200-word abstract along with your biography by July 31, 2009. For full details on the Forum, visit the event Web site at www.chinatravelhealth.com or contact Maggie Li. Email:
maggie.li@infoexws.com
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Welcome Message
You are cordially invited to attend the Travel Health and Pandemic Flu Forum on November 11 and 12 in Beijing. Come learn how to effectively manage an outbreak affecting travelers. Understand why emerging viruses such as H1N1 are of great concern, what vaccines and medication are currently available or under development. Find out how to pursue the best treatment for infected travelers. Explore how to maximize the success in preventing the spread of such diseases by travelers using available resources. Connect with your travel health colleagues, exchange ideas, and explore best practices for improving public health. All this and more will be featured in the comprehensive conference program and exhibition of travel health suppliers. Join us for two days of productive dialogue, knowledge sharing and exchanges. I look forward to meeting you in Beijing! |
Chen Sigang
Vice President & Secretary General
China International Travel Healthcare Association
China Entry-Exit Inspection & Quarantine Association
General Administration of Quality Supervision,
Inspection and Quarantine, P.R.C.
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Who Should Attend
All professionals in the frontline of travel health industry including but not limited to physicians, nurses, quarantine officials, public health officials, infectious disease specialists, primary care workers, emergency medicine, travel health service providers, occupational and migrant medical practitioners, scientists, diagnostic laboratories, vaccine/drug manufacturers, hygiene and sanitation equipment and product suppliers, travel, tour, hotel and hospitality operators, airlines and public transportation executives plus much more! Register today.
Sponsorship/Exhibition Opportunities
The special Forum on Travel Health and Pandemic Influenza at the upcoming China International Travel Health Conference + Expo offers your company exceptional opportunities for recognition, marketing and networking. For more information on becoming a sponsor or exhibitor, please contact:
Worldwide Inquiries:
+852 - 2865 1118 Email: info@infoexws.com
Within Mainland China:
+10 - 6277 1798 Email: wei.zhang@infoexws.com
Don't miss meeting your prospects face to face and enhancing your visibility at the CITH Conference + Expo. Sign up today!
Photos credit: WHO & CDC USA
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