Canadian Society for International Health (CSIH): Webinar on World Hepatitis Day Ottawa, Canada June 26, 2014.

Canadian Society for International Health (CSIH):

Webinar on World Hepatitis Day

Ottawa, CanadaJune 26, 2014

Outline

• About CSIH • The Global Hepatitis C Network• World Hepatitis Day

– National Committee– Communications Committee– Ottawa Committee

• Q&A

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About CSIHMission: CSIH aims to lead in mobilizing

knowledge and resources to facilitate innovation and excellence in global health, both in Canada and internationally

Vision: A world where Canada and the broader international health community fully embrace their obligations to reduce global health inequities and increase social justice by effectively using available knowledge

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CSIH Projects Country Dates

**GLOBAL HEPATITIS C NETWORK IN CANADA CANADA AND ABROAD2009-20112011-20132014-2017

Upgrading Clinical Practice and Medical Services Standardization based on Evidence-Based Medicine and HTA

Republic of Kazakhstan and abroad

2010 – 2014

Health Accreditation System Improvement Republic of Kazakhstan 2010 – 2012

Improvement of Medical Education Republic of Kazakhstan 2010 – 2011

Balkans Primary Health Care Policy Project Serbia and Bosnia Herzegovina 2006 – 2009

Balkans Youth and Health Project Serbia and Bosnia Herzegovina 2006 – 2009

Canada South East Asia Regional HIV/AIDS ProjectCambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam

2004 – 2008

Positive Children Project in Ukraine Ukraine 2005 – 2008

**HIV/AIDS Small Grants Asia,  Africa,  Americas 2000 – 2008Study of Primary Health Care in Four States in Nigeria Nigeria 2006 – 2008

Appui à l’amélioration de la santé de la reproduction Mali 2003 – 2008

**Public Health Strengthening (HIV/AIDS & TB) Guyana 2002 – 2007Quality Assurance and Hospital Accreditation System (Phase 2)

Croatia 2006 – 2007

Health Sector Cluster Monitoring and Evaluation Russia 2001 – 2006

Youth for Health: Phases I & II Ukraine 1998 – 2006

South Caucasus Health Information Project Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan 1999 – 2005

Public Health Surveys and National Health Promotion Croatia 2002 – 2004

Strengthening Local Capacity for Health Equity Reform Philippines 2003 – 2005

**Developing Capacity for Health Reform Bolivia 1997 – 2002

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The Global HepC Network in Canada 2014-2017*

Objective 1: To facilitate knowledge interchange including global best practices in the areas of hepatitis C surveillance and research, prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Objective 2: Mobilize Canadian and international expertise and facilitate global partnerships in the areas of hepatitis C surveillance, research, prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Objective 3: Mobilize and facilitate Canadian collaboration to improve awareness of hepatitis B and C.

*Funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada

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The Global HepC Network in Canada 2014-2017

Activities:•Global HCV Network Working Group (1 Network) and Task Groups (4 Working Groups)

•Knowledge Bank & Global HCV Network Website

•Workshops

•Facilitation of Global Partnerships

•Development of Audience Specific Resources

•World Hepatitis Day (Awareness Capacity Development)

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WHD – Global Initiative• Is one of the four official world disease

awareness days endorsed by the WHO• This is an annual worldwide event that takes

place on July 28th coordinated by the World Hepatitis Alliance and WHO

• All 194 member states have committed to mark World Hepatitis Day

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH0PHYVi5x4

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WHD – Global Initiative

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World Hepatitis Alliance www.worldhepatitisalliance.org

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World Hepatitis Day in Canadawww.whdcanada.org

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World Hepatitis Day Canada• For 2009 - 2013: CSIH led WHD activities across Canada

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WHD 2014 Message

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Communications Committee

WHD 2014 Message Promotional Items

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Communications Committee

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WHD 2014 Press Release

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Communications Committee

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HepC Awarness Videos

CSIH has created two videos (En, Fr)•Targeting baby boomers•Targeting youth and at risk populationshttp://www.eohu.ca/external_videos/video2.php password “hepc”

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Communications Committee

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39 Events across Canada

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National Committee

Range of Activities

• Activities targeting at risk populations• Hepatitis testing and vaccination • Youth Activities• Flash mobs• Art Contest for youth • Inmate Art Contest• Public events with VIPs attendees• BBQ etc…

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National Committee

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Electronic Toolkit

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National Committee

Electronic Toolkit

• Critical Path • Event Participant Survey • Media Advisory • Sample Press Release • World Hepatitis Day PowerPoint presentation• Webinar Presentation • Draft letter for your government officials • Draft letter for Minister of Health • City of Ottawa Proclamation

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National Committee

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WHD Ottawa Event Committee

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Ottawa Event Committee

OttawaWHD 2014 Event Poster

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Ottawa Event Committee

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2014 WHD Ottawa Event

• July 25th, 2014 12 -2 pm at City Hall Park• Mayor Proclamation• Opening remarks by VIPs• 13 community partners involved• Ottawa Public Health will provide vaccination and

screening onsite in a private room • Ottawa Hospital will provide information about

services available

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Ottawa Event Committee

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2014 WHD Ottawa Event• Activities for youth• Free BBQ, Raffle• DJ played songs from “The Hep C Playlist”

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2014 WHD Ottawa Event

• Event Sponsorship (e.g. Enbridge, Abbvie, Starbacks, Tim Hortons Cruiser, Costco)

• Prizes including merchandized baskets, gift cards

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Ottawa Event Committee

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