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HTAi 2009 Newsletter | Issue 5 | February 2009 |
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Profile: Health Policy Unit, Ministry of Health, Vietnam |
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The Health Policy Unit of the Ministry of Health of Vietnam was established in 1993 under decision of the Minister of Health. Its main areas of activities including conducting health policy research, providing recommendations/suggestions to leaders of the Ministry of Health on issues related to health care provision and management; working with other technical departments of the Ministry of Health to develop specific health policy as assigned by leaders of the Ministry such as user fees, health care for the poor, etc.
Vietnam has much to offer in terms of culture and sights. The vast majority of the population is Vietnamese, with a small percentage of Chinese. Tet (Tet Nguyen Dan) is the most important Vietnamese annual festival that marks the lunar new year and the advent of spring. For more information on visiting Vietnam please go to website http://vietnamtourism.gov.vn/english/
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Flower market at the lunar new year in Hanoi.
* Courtesy of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism |
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Feature Topic: Workshops |
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Plenary Topics
Globalisation and HTA – How Far is Globalisation in the Health Area?
This session will address the Conference theme from four perspectives that have impact on the conditions under which HTA works. Globalisation puts national planning and regulation under pressure, industry develops and provides technologies to the market across countries and world regions, today’s consumer has a globalised perspective on healthcare, and globalization changes the field of health policy dramatically.
Global Variations in the Use and Application of HTA Findings in Decision Making: Science and Policy-Making in Action
This session will outline different models for linking HTA to health policy and examine key success factors, including: Governance relationships between HTA producers and decision makers; intended use and intended users; understanding of the role of HTA in decision making; political willingness and capacity of decision makers to us HTA reports.
Globalisation and HTAi – issues and needs in relation to HTA
This session will focus on how HTAi (and other organisations) can be relevant to the regions around the world especially in the Asia Pacific Region. It will attempt to foster an increased awareness of the issues and needs of countries at various stages of development of HTA, and address some of these, in efforts to overcome them.
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Early Registration |
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We will begin taking early registration in February 2009 and you would be able to register online at our website. If you have any questions related to registration, please address contact us at:
HTAi 2009 Conference Secretariat
c/o National Healthcare Group
6 Commonwealth Lane #06-01 GMTI Building
Singapore 149547
Telephone: (65) 64966850
Fax: (65) 6496 6853
Registration log onto to www.htai2009.org
General information: conferenceinfo@nhg.com.sg
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Spotlight On |
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· Hotel Booking |
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HTAi 2009 will be offering specially reduced prices for accommodation. A large number of rooms, with a broad range of categories, have been booked throughout the city centre of Singapore for conference participants and their guests. Special rates are available for reservations made through the HTAi 2009 official travel agent. To make your reservation, visit http://www.htai2009.org/hotel_info.html to check out the hotels listing and fill out the on-line Hotel Reservation Form.
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· Official Air Carrier |
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The Star Alliance Members have been appointed as the Official Airline Network for the 6th Annual Meeting HTAi 2009. Details and conditions on Star AllianceTM Convention Plus discounts can be obtained by contacting your local participating airline. Remember to quote the HTAi 2009 Singapore Meeting: SQ02S09. When making your travel plans, please present confirmation of your registration or proof of attendance and ensure that the Event Code is listed on your ticket. HTAi 2009 Participating Airlines: ANA, Air Canada, Air China, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS International Air Lines, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Spanair, TAP Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, United. For further information about Star Alliance Members, please visit: www.staralliance.com/conventionsplus |
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