Dubai Harvard Foundation for Medical Research
401 Park Drive, Suite 22 W
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
Telephone: +1 617 998 8859
Facsimile: +1 617 384 8487
Email: dhfmr@hms.harvard.edu.
May 29, 2013
MATERNAL, WOMEN’S AND CHILD HEALTH WORKSHOP: Closing the Care Delivery Gap
In recent years the GCC region has seen significant improvement in maternal, child and women’s healthcare provision and outcomes. In part this progress relates to a commitment to meeting the World Health Organization’s Millennium Development Goals. However, there still remain health challenges that put women and children at risk of non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Additional surrounding, for example, childhood obesity, or maternal post-operative care, pose additional challenges that can be managed through awareness and prevention. This day-long workshop is designed for physicians and clinicians, healthcare policy makers, and members of the academic community focused clinical care delivery, family and community health, and health policy. Attendees will hear expert presentations and participate in discussions. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 22nd...
