On January 20th, 2010 the MonWHO secretariat hosted a talk “Recognizing Pandemics: Public Health in an Interconnected World” by Dr. Timothy Brewer, Head of the McGill Global Health Programs, examining how the World Health Organization is facing recent pandemics. The following is a recording of the event, which will be extremely useful to delegates as they prepare for the MonWHO conference of March 5th-7th, 2010.
The following is a debate by award-winning members of the McGill Debating Union held during our event on January 20th, 2010 tackling the resolution: “This House would allow the WHO to close borders during a Pandemic“.
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The Secretariat will be hosting a welcoming session at Montreal’s beloved micro-brewery, Brutopia (1215 Crescent Street), this Thursday, March 4th at 7:00PM. Come share some nibbles and drinks (on us) and meet fellow delegates! A car shuttle will be available for guests staying at the hotel starting from 6:45PM.
Please read Sunday’s edition of the delegate newsletter as it contains many important details you need to know to get the best out of your conference experience!
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For the first time in its four year history, MonWHO is proud to offer you the unique opportunity to experience what it is like to be an ambassador to the World Health Organization during a Level 6 Pandemic. Governments need you to represent them. The media, NGOs and pharmaceutical companies will be there. You should be there too.