Singapore I April 8th - 10th, 2013 World Health Summit Regional Meeting - Asia Singapore 2013 M8Alliance Alliance of Academic Health Centers and Medical Universities 1st Announcement
2 Summit Introduction Summit Introduction About the World Health Summit The World Health Summit is the annual conference of the M8 Alliance of Academic Health Centers and Medical Universities together with the National Academies. It is one of the world s foremost gatherings of leaders from academia, politics, industry and civil society. The aim is to develop joint strategies and address key challenges in medical research, global health and health care delivery to shape the political, academic and social agendas. The World Health Summit is held annually in Berlin, Germany. About World Health Summit Regional Meeting Asia The Regional Meeting Asia, hosted by the National University of Singapore (NUS) and MOH Holdings Pte Ltd (MOHH) in Singapore 2013, is the first meeting of the World Health Summit to be held outside of Berlin. This regional meeting continues the aim of the World Health Summit to engender improvement of health care and health-systems. The discussions and debates will strengthen the links in place between research, academic medicine and decision makers across all health care sectors, including government and industry, with a focus on Asia and its specificities. With a 5.9 per cent growth rate in 2011 +, far ahead of Europe and the US, Asia is seen as the global economic engine for the next decade. But this growth also brings obvious challenges for health care in the region, home to more than half of the world s population. The urbanization rate of Asia is projected to grow from 40% to 60% by 2030^. The challenges, especially for health care and health-systems, are therefore obvious: Megacities, environmental hazards, fast growing and aging societies. Asia s challenges need Asian solutions and international cooperation at scientific, economic and political levels. Hence, the organizing team has chosen the theme of this Regional Meeting Asia as Health for Sustainable Development in Asia. This meeting will address: The Impact of Health on Asian Economies Innovations in Health in Asia Financing Health Care in Asia Emerging Health Threats in Asia The topics will be presented in Asia s context, by thought leaders who have achieved solutions in Asia. The sessions being planned will also bring together application of research, human capital development, financing and health coverage. This regional meeting will bring together members from academia, health care, industry, government, and non-government organizations to address Asia s health challenges. NGOs, civic society and international aid organizations play major roles in public health and health care provision in Asia and will also participate in this meeting to share their experiences. Ministers of Health from various countries in Asia will also be invited to share their first hand experience of policy and health system reform. All these health care leaders will be coming together at this regional meeting to move research and knowledge to policy and implementation in Asia and beyond. We welcome you to Singapore to be a part of the inaugural regional meeting of the World Health Summit, to share and learn together. + International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast declaration 2012 ^Population Reference Bureau / Population Today 2001 Cover Image: Urban Redevelopment Authority. All rights reserved.
Key Facts/About Host City 3 Key Facts Guest-of-Honor Mr. Lee Hsien Loong Prime Minister of Singapore Date April 8 th 10 th, 2013 Venue The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore 7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039799 About the Host City Located right in the heart of Asia, Singapore thrives as an international financial and trading hub. Its reputed efficiency, skilled workforce, strong trade agreements, excellent infrastructure, extensive and high-growth networking base make Singapore a compelling destination for business and conventions. Looking further beneath its business legacy and you will find a rich social fabric that is vibrant, colorful and unique in many ways. Singapore is a city of contrast. It is East and West. It is where the ideas of the future mingle with the ways of tradition. This is a city with many unique and enriching experiences, now and throughout the year. Enjoy a rich events calendar, from world-class musical to boisterous festivals. For culture vultures, museums and art venues are a must-see, and traditional Chinese operas have been and remain hot on the list. For more information on Singapore, please visit www.yoursingapore.com Policy Makers Registration Civil Society NGO Academia Health Sciences Media Register early to enjoy early-bird discount! For more information and to register online, please visit www.worldhealthsummit.org/ whsrma2013. Health-related Sciences Private Sector Health Services Foundations Funding Agencies
4 Program Structure Program Structure Monday, April 8 th 17.30-18.00 Cocktail Reception 18.00-19.30 Opening Ceremony Tuesday, April 9 th 09.00-09.40 Keynote: Innovations in Health in Asia 09.40-10.20 Keynote: Health is Key to Sustainable Development 10.20-10.50 Morning Tea Break Concurrent Tracks 10.50-12.50 The Impact of Health on Asian Economies (Track 1, Session 1) The Impact of Health on Asian Economies (Track 1, Session 2) Innovations in Health in Asia (Track 2, Session 1) Innovations in Health in Asia (Track 2, Session 2) 12.50-13.45 Lunch Break Concurrent Tracks 13.45-15.45 The Impact of Health on Asian Economies (Track 1, Session 3) The Impact of Health on Asian Economies (Track 1, Session 4) Innovations in Health in Asia (Track 2, Session 3) Innovations in Health in Asia (Track 2, Session 4) 15.45-16.15 Tea Break 16.15-17.00 Keynote: Cardiac Surgery for $800 Speaker: Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Chairman & Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon NH Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Narayana Hrudayalaya Health City 17.00-17.15 Short Break 17.15-18.00 Panel Discussion: The Impact of Health on Asian Economies
Program Structure 5 Wednesday, April 10 th 09.00-09.40 Keynote: Financing Health Care in Asia 09.40-10.20 Keynote: The Coming Plague Revisited Speaker: Laurie Garrett, Senior Fellow for Global Health, Council on Foreign Relations 10.20-11.00 Morning Tea Break Concurrent Tracks 11.00-13.00 Financing Health Care in Asia (Track 3, Session 1) Financing Health Care in Asia (Track 3, Session 2) Emerging Health Threats in Asia (Track 4, Session 1) Emerging Health Threats in Asia (Track 4, Session 2) 13.00-13.45 Lunch Break Concurrent Tracks 13.45-15.45 Financing Health Care in Asia (Track 3, Session 3) Financing Health Care in Asia (Track 3, Session 4) Emerging Health Threats in Asia (Track 4, Session 3) Emerging Health Threats in Asia (Track 4, Session 4) 15.45-16.15 Tea Break 16.15-17.45 Keynote: An Asian Contribution to Health Improvement-Thailand's Universal Health Coverage Initiative Speaker: Dr. Suwit Wibulpolprasert, Senior Adviser for Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Keynote: Motivating Changes in Health Behaviours Speaker: Professor K. Srinath Reddy, President, Institute of Public Health of India 17.45-18.15 Closing Ceremony Please visit www.worldhealthsummit.org/whsrma2013 for latest updates. Disclaimer: The Organizers reserve the right to vary the program, speakers, venue and sequence of events or other details of the Conference at their discretion.
6 Speakers Invited Speakers (selection) Some of the speakers who will be sharing at the World Health Summit Regional Meeting Asia, Singapore 2013 (WHSRMA) Professor Alan Lopez Head of the School of Population Health, University of Queensland, Australia Mr. Antonio Meloto Founder, Gawad Kalinga, Philippines Dr. David Heymann Chairman of the Board, UK Health Protection Agency, UK Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty Chairman & Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, Narayana Hrudayalaya Institute of Cardiac Sciences, India Assoc. Professor Huang Yan Zhong Senior Fellow for Global Health, Council on Foreign Relations, USA Mr Jack Sim Founder, World Toilet Organisation, Singapore Professor Jeremy Farrar Professor of Tropical Medicine, Director of Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, UK Professor K. Srinath Reddy President, Institute of Public Health, India Ms. Laurie Garrett Senior Fellow for Global Health, Council on Foreign Relations, USA Professor Leo Tan Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore Dr. Manuel Dayrit, Director World Health Organization (WHO) Mr Mechai Viravaidya Founder, Population & Community Development Association (PDA), Thailand Professor Peter Ng Dept of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, Director of Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research & Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, Singapore Dr. Rosanna Peeling Professor & Chair of Diagnostics Research, Department of Clinical Research, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK Dr. Suwit Wibulpolprasert Senior Adviser on Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand Mr. Timothy Ma Executive Director, Senior Citizen Home Safety Association, Singapore Professor Wang Lin Fa Director of the Program in Emerging Infectious Diseases at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Singapore There are more speakers in the pipeline. Check for latest line-up of speakers at www.worldhealthsummit.org/whsrma2013
Call for Abstracts 7 Call for Abstracts The World Health Summit Regional Meeting Asia (WHSRMA) is pleased to invite submission of abstracts for presentation at its upcoming inaugural Regional Meeting in Singapore. The New Voices in Asian Health (NVAH) is a competitive abstract submission and selection program designed to highlight important research, policy and advocacy initiatives of new and future leaders in global health, and empower participants with global health advocacy skills. Sixteen submissions will be selected to be presented as posters at the Summit s poster presentation session. In addition, the top four will be invited to give an oral presentation. Other accepted submissions will be displayed electronically at the Summit. Issues addressed must be relevant, reflect current challenges, show originality and will spark the interest of conference participants. Topics of particular interest would be those linked to the Summit s main themes: The theme of the WHSRMA is "Health for Sustainable Development in Asia", with four sub-themes: The Impact of Health on Asian Economies Financing Health Care in Asia Innovations in Health in Asia Emerging Health Threats in Asia We invite you to be part of this landmark event by responding to this Call for Abstracts and look forward to reading your abstract. Upon acceptance of abstract Registration fees The four participants whose abstracts have been selected for oral presentation will have their registration fees waived. The other twelve participants whose abstracts have been selected for poster presentation will enjoy 50% discount off their registration fees. Travel grants Participants whose submissions have been accepted for oral presentation may request for a travel grant. Publication of abstracts Selected abstracts, including those on electronic display, will be put together on a CD-ROM to be made available at the Summit. Important Dates for Abstract Submission Submission is Open: End of October 2012 Submission Deadline: 10 th December, 2012 Notification: End of January 2013 Submission of Presentation of Poster: 8 th March, 2013 Please visit www.worldhealthsummit.org/whsrma2013 for more information on Abstract Submission.
www.worldhealthsummit.org/whsrma2013 Contacts World Health Summit Secretariat Regional Meeting Asia Singapore 2013 K.I.T. Group GmbH Kurfürstendamm 71 10709 Berlin, Germany Tel.: +49 30 24603 252 Fax.: +49 30 24603 399 Email: secretariat@whs-regional.org WHSRMA Singapore Secretariat Regional Meeting Asia Singapore 2013 MOH Holdings Pte Ltd 1 Maritime Square #11-25 HarbourFront Centre Singapore 099253 Tel.: +65 6622 0980 Email: secretariat@whs-regional.org Jointly organized by M8 Alliance Alliance of Academic Health Centers and Medical Universities Supported by