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Enhancing Public Health Networks in APEC and ASEAN: Collaboration and Capacity Building

This document discusses the complexity of regional health entities focusing on public health surveillance networks such as the Pacific Public Health Surveillance Network (PPHSN) and ASEAN initiatives. It emphasizes multi-country university collaborations, particularly in fields like HIV/AIDS, malaria, and occupational health. The text outlines the importance of civil society movements, NGOs, and professional associations in supporting cross-border health solutions. It highlights existing regional training networks and discusses strategies for improving communication and collaboration among diverse health stakeholders in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

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Enhancing Public Health Networks in APEC and ASEAN: Collaboration and Capacity Building

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  1. Complexity of Regional Entities APEC GMS Pacific Public Health Surveillance Network (PPHSN) ASEAN EIDIOR

  2. Education networks SEAPHEIN SEAMEO INCLEN Multi-country university collaborations (consortia, etc. for specific fields, disciplines) Specific networks HIV/AIDS Malaria Avian influenza Japanese Encephalitis Accidents/injuries Tobacco Disaster preparedness Occupational health Sexual/reproductive health Multitude of existing regional networks in health

  3. Cambodia China (Yunnan) Lao PDR Thailand Vietnam Join forces with academic and training institutions http://www.rockmekong.org/pubs/unpublishedmaterials.htm

  4. Civil Society Movements • NGOs • Treatment Action Network, Asia Pacific Network of People with HIV/AIDS • Health consumer networks • Professional associations

  5. Regional human resources development to support Cross-border Health (2001-2006) • Public Health Training, Lao PDR, Vietnam, Cambodia • Regional training networks and institutes • “Healthy Borders,” SEAMEO-Trop Med • Field Epidemiology Training Program, MBDS • Geographic Information Systems, Mahidol Fac of Trop Med • Consortium and Leadership Training in Gender, Sexuality and Sexual Health • Training in Gender, Sexual Health for Health Professionals, Kunming Medical College • Mekong Performing Arts Laboratory • AIDS Treatment Preparedness, AIDS Access Foundation • “Empower University,” Empower Foundation • Cultural competencies in the health system, Prince of Songkhla

  6. Reflections for Dr. Viroj • Clear set of expectations • Technical approaches that support country work • Collaborative action • Cohort development, continuity of engagement • Progressive learning, development, evolution • Safe space to disagree, debate, deliberate • Mentoring

  7. Network, Alliance, Consortium, Institution? • Time frame • On-going role of host institution • Evolution of entity • Regional identity, ownership, leadership

  8. How can AAAH be useful to other networks? • How can HRH concept and frameworks be disseminated within existing networks? • Key messages (keep them simple) • Overlapping nodes (Dr. Suwit, Dr. Viroj plus…) • Multiple contact points • What technical support is needed and can be provided by AAAH? • What communications channels and technologies are needed to facilitate collaboration? • At what point do you engage others? (Build on strength)

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