News and Analysis

PHM EVALUATION REPORT 2011

The evaluation was conducted from January to June 2011, by a team consisting of six members residing in India, Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, Sweden, and Thailand. The evaluation was conducted through document review (global docs, evaluations, report, publications, etc), interviews and electronic survey questionnaires with the Steering Council, country focal points, IPHU alumni and faculty.

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Evaluation Findings

Free Trade Agreement with EU threatens health services in the Philippines

 

The Aquino government is close to sealing a partnership cooperation agreement (a prerequisite for a free trade agreement or FTA) with the European Union (EU) that, among others, commits to liberalizing trade and investments and loosening rules on intellectual property rights (IPRs). According to IBON, the proposed EU-PH FTA is a practical surrender of national sovereignty as the Aquino government has given up economic protection needed for self-reliance and national development.

 

Free Trade Agreement with EU threatens health services in the Philippines

 

The Aquino government is close to sealing a partnership cooperation agreement (a prerequisite for a free trade agreement or FTA) with the European Union (EU) that, among others, commits to liberalizing trade and investments and loosening rules on intellectual property rights (IPRs). According to IBON, the proposed EU-PH FTA is a practical surrender of national sovereignty as the Aquino government has given up economic protection needed for self-reliance and national development.

 

Cuban experience with Comprehensive Participatory Planning and Evaluation

This article introduces Comprehensive Participatory Planning and Evaluation (CPPE), an approach to community participation and empowerment developed from the work of Rifkin, Laverack, Pérez, and others. More than just a methodology, CPPE is an approach which encourages comprehensive analysis and participation by various actors at local, regional, and national level in the planning and evaluation of health actions.

Building Hope: Deepening our Understanding of Health Reform in El Salvador

A first IPHU in El Salvador  took place in La Palma. Entitled “Building Hope: Deepening our Understanding of Health Reform in El  Salvador” it provided a somewhat different model for the IPHU. First, it  targeted  young health professionals working within the Ministry of Health, in health services around the country, professionals active in the process of health reform in El Salvador.

PHM Sri Lanka – NEWS - November 2011

PHM Sri Lanka would like to announce the appointment of Dr Vinya Ariyarathne [National Coordinator PHM Sri Lanka]  as President of College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. This is a great achievement for him as well as for PHM Sri Lanka. We take this opportunity to congratulate Dr Vinya on your new appointment and please accept our warm wishes.

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Climate and Health Summit

On December 4, 2011, Health Care Without Harm is co-organizing the First Climate and Health Summit, which will take place parallel to the UNFCCC meetings at the Tropicana Hotel in Durban, South Africa.

The event will bring key health sector actors from around the world together to discuss the impacts of climate change on public health and solutions that promote greater health, as well as economic equity between and within nations.

Climate and Health Summit

On December 4, 2011, Health Care Without Harm is co-organizing the First Climate and Health Summit, which will take place parallel to the UNFCCC meetings at the Tropicana Hotel in Durban, South Africa.

The event will bring key health sector actors from around the world together to discuss the impacts of climate change on public health and solutions that promote greater health, as well as economic equity between and within nations.