December 2003

Conference promotes health

More than 2,000 delegates are expected to take part in the 18th World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education in Melbourne between April 26 and 30.

They will represent governments, major international organisations and foundations, community groups, public health organisations and medical professionals.

The conference is auspiced by the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE), based in Paris.

Support for the conference also comes from the World Health Organisation and the Australian and Victorian Governments.

President of the International Union for Health Promotion and Education Professor Maurice Mittelmark of Norway will join UN Special Envoy on AIDS in Asia Dr Nafis Sadik, former Director of the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States Dr Jeff Koplan and former President of the Tunisian League for Human Rights Dr Moncef Marzouki as overseas guest speakers at the conference.

The program will comprise plenaries, policy forums, symposiums, workshops, skill development and discussion sessions, abstract-driven sessions and formal and informal networking.

It will also include accredited Continuing Education programs for health educators, nurses and physicians.

Conference sessions will cover the entire range of health promotion and health education issues.

• For more information visit http://www.health2004.com.au/registration/.