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    Sagittarius Number of posts : 2444
    Age : 51
    Location : In the Fifth Dimension
    Job : Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, NHS, Kent, England, UK
    Registration date : 2007-02-22
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    Post by The Saint Wed Mar 18, 2009 3:19 pm

    Dear All

    Kindly keep in mind that this section is for those Public Health Events, which either shape the current knowledge and practices of Public Health or, are important local (Pakistani) Public Health Events which will be of interest to hypothyroids of our MPH Classes

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    Aries Number of posts : 1163
    Age : 58
    Location : Pabbi Nowshera
    Job : Co-ordinator DHIS: District NowsheraAnd Coordinator Public Health
    Registration date : 2008-03-09
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    Post by Dr Abu Zar Taizai Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:14 pm

    In District Nowshera there is an Epidemic of Leishmaniasis.
    91 cases were Reported from Village "KAHI" near Nizampure.
    87 Cases were reported from Village Dak Ismail Khel near Cherat Cantt.
    7 Cases from Benazir IDP Camp Risalpur.
    Today WHO and District Health Authorities made a plan to Distribute 100 Isecticide Treated Nets to the Affected Families,and also made a plan to Fog the area with insecticide.
    The cases are on increasing.
    Dr Abu Zar
    HMIS Coordinator
    Nowshera
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    Sagittarius Number of posts : 2444
    Age : 51
    Location : In the Fifth Dimension
    Job : Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, NHS, Kent, England, UK
    Registration date : 2007-02-22
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    Post by The Saint Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:28 pm

    Has the vector been isolated. I mean to say did someone sample Sand Flies from the area
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    Job : Co-ordinator DHIS: District NowsheraAnd Coordinator Public Health
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    Post by Dr Abu Zar Taizai Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:37 pm

    Yes an entamalogist,was accompanying the Senior Public Health Officer Dr Abdul Majid (WHO) and has done the job.
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    Job : Co-ordinator DHIS: District NowsheraAnd Coordinator Public Health
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    Post by Dr Abu Zar Taizai Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:04 am

    This is the picture of the Fog Mechine, used in our Office to Control the Vector of Leismaniasis (Sand fly)
    This Machine Cost Rs 5 Lacs
    The Government of Japan gifted this to us.
    When you want to operate it do the following
    · Fill the diesel Tank with 40 litters of Diesel.
    · Then fill 1 liter of insecticide in the same tank
    · You have also to fill another small tank of Petrol near the diesel tank, this is must as the spark to start the Fog Machine is provided by this tank
    · Then put the Fog Machine in a proper open vehicle Like Pick Up
    · Carry the Fog Machine to the Desires area, which you want to Fog
    · Then reduce the speed,(10 km/hour) to properly Fog The Area
    · All the above mentioned material will finish in 45 –90 minutes
    · This is really an expensive Exercise.
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    Age : 51
    Location : In the Fifth Dimension
    Job : Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, NHS, Kent, England, UK
    Registration date : 2007-02-22
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    Post by The Saint Fri Mar 20, 2009 11:41 am

    The traditional method of Outdoor Spraying is now NOT RECOMMENDED because there is evidence that this sort of spraying doesnt help in reducing vector population. Standard recommendation is now "Residual INDOOR SPRAYING" with a long acting organophosphate insecticide
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    Location : Pabbi Nowshera
    Job : Co-ordinator DHIS: District NowsheraAnd Coordinator Public Health
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    Post by Dr Abu Zar Taizai Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:17 pm

    Yes,Sir,I know that,but it was WHO Senior officer Recommendations.
    I personally think,That indoor spraying is better in the settled areas,but is not feasible in the ADP tints.
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    Aries Number of posts : 1163
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    Location : Pabbi Nowshera
    Job : Co-ordinator DHIS: District NowsheraAnd Coordinator Public Health
    Registration date : 2008-03-09
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    Post by Dr Abu Zar Taizai Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:52 pm

    The IDP Tints are so amall.that if we sprayed it inside then the smell will compell the Already Displaced People, even more displaced (Will Remain outside of the tints for at least 15 days)
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    Sagittarius Number of posts : 2444
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    Location : In the Fifth Dimension
    Job : Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, NHS, Kent, England, UK
    Registration date : 2007-02-22
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    Post by The Saint Fri Mar 20, 2009 5:47 pm

    Moreover, in those small tents, whether the insecticides kills mosquitoes or not, would certainly kill the poor souls
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    Job : National Coordinator for Polio Surveillance
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    Post by Dr Abdul Aziz Awan Mon Jun 15, 2009 1:02 pm

    OFID Scholarship Award 2009/10

    CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

    OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified undergraduate students are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2009/10. The OFID Scholarship will be awarded to support an undergraduate student from any developing country, to pursue higher education in a relevant field of development, in any recognized university/college in the world. Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of advanced professional or graduate training. The winner of the OFID Award will receive a scholarship of up to US$100,000 The funds will be spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2009/10.

    I.Eligibility

    To be eligible the candidate must meet ALL of the following criteria: :
    Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.

    Must be a graduating student with a Baccalaureate from a four-year, accredited college/university, or its equivalent.

    Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.

    Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting September 2009, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Masters Degree.

    Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries)

    Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development) , environment (desertification) , or other related science and technology fields.




    PLEASE NOTE: Please read ALL of the directions below before proceeding with the application process:




    1. Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided. Therefore, all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed on it.

    2. OFID will not consider applications received through a third party.

    3. Please do not call or email OFID to ask if your application has been received, or to inquire about your status.

    4. Please note that only the winner will be notified.

    5. All materials submitted become the property of OFID and will not be returned to the applicant.

    6. Applicants must complete the on-line application form and essay requirement, and must email the required materials to OFID’s email address provided below. All materials including the on-line application, recommendations, and other required information must be received no later than June 30, 2009.



    Applicants should submit required documents via scholarship@ ofid.org



    II.Disbursement of the Scholarship Fund

    The terms and conditions of payment will be determined in coordination with the student upon his/her selection in accordance with the following guidelines:

    1. The tuition fees, including any supplementary examination fees, as may be required by the academic institution, will be paid by OFID directly to the academic institution. Health insurance will be paid in accordance with the institution’s own standard medical scheme.

    2. A monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation, will be transferred to the student’s own personal bank account on a quarterly basis.

    3. Prior to the start of his/her first year studies, the student will be paid a relocation grant, equal to two-month allowance. OFID will also pay for travel costs from the nearest airport to the student’s place of residence, to the nearest airport to the chosen place of study. Upon completion of the studies, the student will be paid the cost of one-way air ticket to his/her home country.

    III.Required documents

    1. A completed on-line application form.

    2. A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.

    3. A scanned letter of acceptance from your chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed a maximum of two years).

    4. A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.

    5. A short essay – of about 250 words in English – giving reasons for applying for OFID’s scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Masters degree studies to help in the development of your home country.

    6. Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant's present university.



    IV. Eligible Countries

    * In addition to nationals of OFID Member States, nationals of the following countries are also eligible:

    Africa :

    Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d`lvoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome& Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

    Asia and the Middle East:

    Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Korea DR, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

    Latin America and the Caribbean:

    Antigua Barbuda , Belize, Barbados, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Grenada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Haiti, , Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Panama, St. Christopher, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

    Europe :

    Albania , Bosnia Herzegovina


    Apply online at: http://www.ofid. org/scholarship/ application. aspx
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    Age : 58
    Location : Pabbi Nowshera
    Job : Co-ordinator DHIS: District NowsheraAnd Coordinator Public Health
    Registration date : 2008-03-09
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    Post by Dr Abu Zar Taizai Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:22 am

    it is a very Good Opportunity for the young Graduates!!
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