About IEHC 2015
INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE 2015
The Health Inspector Union Sarawak Health Department are organising this event on 27th –
28th October, 2015. This timely conference is held at a particularly important juncture for health
development when many noteworthy achievements in health attained in the last century have
come under threat from the combined effects of the global food, fuel, economic and climate
change crisis. We want to address all the vital and critical issues and crisis and how to combat,
manage and prevent them. This conference will also lay a foundation for cooperation,
continuous improvements and a plan of action.
Theme:
”Threats to Health; Uncovering Latest Issues, Challenges and Prevention”
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
1. To create an awareness and health promoting environments
2. To understand the latest and emerging Environmental Health issues, challenges,
prevention, best practices and model
3. To address the societal and environmental factors that increase the likelihood of exposures
to the latest issues and emerging diseases and outbreaks
4. To address the current health threats issues, challenges and opportunities as a way of
moving forward in a challenging and changing world.
5. To find ways to protect our environment and promote good health
6. To create alliance for neighboring countries to curb, prevent and manage regional and
national health issues.
7. To disseminate evidence and learning to further advance knowledge and skills on
environmental health.
OUTCOMES
We want to make a historic gathering at Kuching, the headquarters for the IEHC 2015 event.
Government officials, NGOs, corporations, scientists, philosophers, lawyers, students and
environmental activists will reached an agreement on the necessity of the Kuching Declaration,
the Guardian for our Future Generation in the Environmental and Health decision-making. The
key element of the Kuching Declaration is that it will incites us to take anticipatory and
precautionary action in the need to preserve, safeguard and improve our ecosystem and our
environmental health uncertainty. It will be voluntary (though can be a law) with personal
commitment.
We believe that the existing environmental health regulations and other decisions, particularly
those based on risk assessment have failed to protect adequately our environment and human
health which is a part of the larger system of which human are a part of it. We also believe that
there is compelling evidence that damage the worldwide environment and human health which
is of such magnitude and seriousness that the welfare of our planet beings requires new
principles for conducting human activities.
What has happened yesterday and the last time will be history and lesson learned and through
the Kuching Declaration, we hope all participants will adopt a precautionary approach to all
human endeavors. The Kuching Declaration will convene all Environmental Health and related
practitioners from governmental bodies to public and private corporations around Europe,
Africa, Asia and Western Pacific region.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
We are inviting our international communities, policy and decision-makers to attend and
contribute in this very rare and special event and we hope to achieve improved and sustainable
environment and health through Kuching Declaration. This event is supported by the
International Federation of Environmental Health, Ministry of Health, State Health Department,
higher learning institutions and industry professionals. Whether you are in the allied health
group, doctors, food and agriculture, environmental professionals, occupational health, policy
and law makers, health inspectors, researchers or students, this will be the right program for
you. We will share with you relevant, latest and emerging issues as a platform for continuous
improvement and change.
Are you not concerned about our environment,
health and the planet that we live in today?
What would happen if you don’t have the knowledge or are
not aware of what is happening around us today? Look at
the climate change with rapid urbanization and aging
population; look at our pollution level today, our food that
we eat now, the suffering that our people have, our
occupational health issues, our sanitation and even
radiation issues?
Are you not concerned? Our neighbouring countries and
other regions are affected too. Some are not their fault.
Are you still not concerned?
Would you like to find out about what we can do and
HOW TO protect our environment, our health and our
planet earth?
As concerned citizens of tomorrow, and like you, we care
for our government, our country, our community, our
environment and our health. That is why we have come
up with this program. This program has been designed
about our today’s environments, our health threats and
always with you in mind. Threats to health had been the
major issues of all time and we would like to share the
current critical issues, challenges and prevention methods
that will be addressed during the conference.
Get recognized, be exposed and be the BEST you
can be. Register with us today. It’s just the right
thing for you to do. Whether you are health
inspectors, environmental officers, OSH officers,
researchers, students or environmental health
practitioners, this will be just the greatest
rewarding investment you make and we believe
that this is the BEST ever investment you have
done for yourself, your community and your
country. So register today. What is there to wait
for?
INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE 2015
When? 27th – 28th October 2015
Where? Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak (Island of Borneo)
Customise your Environment Health experience through the Health Inspector Union of
Sarawak Health Department, a government agency with innovative conference
programme, certification and industry forums focused on good environmental health
practices and with you in mind.
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Become a Speaker
Establish yourself and your organization as a thought leader focused on
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branding.
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You design it and we will build it. Take advantage to our international
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Receive advanced educational credits (CPD Points) in medical tourism
and implement best practices in international environmental health
management.
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Network with the highest ranking decision makers in your industry and
establish meaningful & long lasting connections.
Experience the International Environmental Health Conference
Venue and Exhibition Hall
Build your events with IEHC 2015
IEHC 2015 is a conference of International
Environmental
Health
specialist,
practitioners, researchers, students, allied
health professionals, policy makers and
includes also the extremely interested
general public. Our keynote speakers and
symposium speakers are Deputy Director
General of Ministry of Health Malaysia,
Representatives from World Health
Organisation-Western Pacific Region,
President of International Federation of
Environmental
Health, Centers
for
Diseases Control and Prevention ((CDC),
Environmental Health Professors from
local and foreign universities and industry
experts.
In the spirit of good environmental health
and for a healthier, safer world, we hope
to address today’s environment and health
critical issues, challenges and preventions
including best practices model.
This is the best platform for you to debate,
discuss, network and find the best
practices and models for continuous
improvement and change. We hope
everyone will benefit from this event.
Venue Map: Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Design Your Sponsorship
We will make it happen. The conference offers
you top branding and thought leadership
sponsorship opportunities to help you
connect with your future clients.
Private sponsored workshops
Exclusive networking meetings
Invite Only Networking Lunch and
Learns Events
Sponsor of Educational Underwriter
Session
Exhibition Hall and Buyers Lounge
Sponsorship
Ministerial Summit and Medical
Director Summit Sponsorships
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We’ve got the perfect package for you
Package
DELEGATE
(after 30.04.2015)
EARLY BIRD
(before 30.04.2015)
STUDENT
Local
RM 980
RM 880
RM 800
International
USD/RM
350/1,295
USD/RM
300/1,100
USD/RM
250/925
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(Call +6082-371799)
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environmental health.
Programme Outline
Time
DAY 1 - 27 OCTOBER, 2015 (TUESDAY)
0730 - 0830
ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION OF DELEGATES: PULLMAN HOTEL FOYER
0830 - 0930
PLENARY 1: Colosseum 1 and 2
Environmental Health Management and Enforcement of Environmental Health Laws in
Malaysia: Issues and Updates from the Ministry Of Health Malaysia
Speaker: Datuk Dr. Lokman Hakim Bin Sulaiman (Deputy Director General of Health
Malaysia)
0930 – 1030
Opening Ceremony: Colosseum 1 and 2
Guest of Honour: Datuk Seri Dr. S. Subramaniam (Minister of Health Malaysia)
1030 - 1100
Tea Break: Foyer
1100 – 1200
PLENARY 2: Colosseum 1 and 2
Global Health Perspectives: Critical Diseases Issues, Challenges and Action Plan. A
perspective from the World Health Organisation.
Speaker: Dr. Graham Harrison, WHO Representative for Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and
Singapore
1200 - 1300
PLENARY 3: Colosseum 1 and 2
Global Challenges in Environmental Health: Current and Emerging Issues, Challenges and
Opportunities. A perspective from the International Federation of Environmental Health
Speaker: Mr. Henning Hanson, President International Federation of Environmental
Health (IFEH)
1300 - 1400
Concurrent
Sessions
1400 – 1500
LUNCH: Olympia, Puzzle and Nu Er Hung Rooms
COLOSSEUM 1
SYMPOSIUM 1:
The Food Matters: Our Food Today,
Emerging Issues in Food Safety, Impact
On Us and The Role of Environmental
Health Officers in strengthening and
assuring food safety.
Speaker: Mr Peter Hoejskov, Technical
Officer on Food Safety, World Health
Organisation
COLOSSEUM 2
SYMPOSIUM 4:
Anti-microbial resistance – challenges for
Health practitioners. A perspective from
World Health Organisation
Speaker: Dr Clara Tisocki, World Health
Organization
1500 - 1600
SYMPOSIUM 2:
Global Risk Management: Reducing
Disaster Risk Through Environmental
Health Capacity Building.A Regional
Experience, Lesson learned and Good
Practices.
SYMPOSIUM 5:
Air Pollution: Latest challenges and Emerging
Issues; A latest finding on Fine Particulates in
the Air
Speaker: Mr . Megat Azman Megat Mokhtar
(UiTM)
Speaker: Mr Benjamin Ryan, Director,
Disaster Risk Management, Australia
SYMPOSIUM 3:
1600 – 1700
SYMPOSIUM 6
Climate Change: Latest shocking and
Emerging Issues, challenges and good
practices
Unfinished Business in Environmental Health:
Special Program on Millennium Development
Goals and Sustainable Development Goals.
Together We Can Make A Difference
Speaker: Dr Peter Davey, IFEH
Speaker: Dr Alex Hildebrand, Programme
Manager, World Health
Organisation-Western Pacific Region
1900 – 2400
WELCOMING DINNER with Guest of Honour
Programme Outline
Time
0830 - 0930
0930 – 1030
DAY 2 - 28 OCTOBER, 2015 (WEDNESDAY)
PLENARY 4: Colosseum 1 and 2
Environment Today: How Healthy Is our Environment – Latest and Emerging Issues,
Challenges and Lesson Learned. A perspective from the International Federation of
Environmental Health
Speaker: Mr Henning Hansen, President IFEH
PLENARY 5: Colosseum 1 and 2
Environmental Health Issues in the Region - Regional Pollution: Latest and Emerging Issues
in Asia Pacific, Challenges and Prevention. A Perspective from World Health Organisation
Speaker: Dr Mohd Nasir Hassan – Team Leader and Coordinator for Health and
Environment, World Health Organisation-Western Pacific Region
PLENARY 6: Colosseum 1 and 2
Non Communicable Diseases (NCD) - Latest and Emerging issue and Lesson Learned
1100 – 1200
Speaker: Dr Susan P Mercado, Director, Division for NCD and Health through the Life
Course, World Health Organisation-Western Pacific Region
PLENARY 7: Colosseum 1 and 2
Becoming An Environmental Health Specialist - Best Practices Model
1200 - 1300
Speaker: Dr Peter Davey, Past President, International Federation of Environmental
Health
1300 - 1400
LUNCH BREAK: Olympia, Puzzle and Nu Er Hong Rooms
Concurrent
Sessions
COLOSSEUM 1
SYMPOSIUM 7:
Best Practices In Occupational Health
Today
1400 – 1500
1500 - 1600
1600 – 1700
Speaker: Mr. Mohammad Rafizal Bin Alias
Department Of Safety And Health,
Malaysia
SYMPOSIUM 8:
Water Pollution – Latest and Emerging
Issues, Challenges, Lesson Learned and
Good Practices
Speaker : Professor Dr Lau Seng, University
Malaysia Sarawak
SYMPOSIUM 9:
Assessment- Latest Issues on
Environmental Impact Assessment, Health
Impact Assessment and Best Practices– A
Special Report from United Nations
University
COLOSSEUM 2
SYMPOSIUM 10:
Global Water Crisis Management: Latest
and Emerging Issues, Challenges and Best
Practices
Speaker: Mr. Larry James, Consultant, Safe
Water Asia
SYMPOSIUM 11:
Risk Management – How to Mitigate Flood
Problems
Speaker: Dr Mohammad Rafi Baharuddin
University Putra Malaysia
SYMPOSIUM 12:
Global Green and Healthy Hospitals: Agenda
and Updates on Healthy City Initiatives
Speaker: Datu Dr.Andrew Kiyu, Consultant
Epidemiologist, Sarawak State Health
Department
Speaker: Prof. Dr Jamal Hashim
1700 – 1800
CLOSING CEREMONY – Guest of Honour
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