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Humanitarian Distance Learning Centre - HDLC Discussion Forum The HDLC discussion forum is a resource for relief and development professionals to communicate ideas, request advice and advocate for various issues within multi-sectoral relief and development environment. It is a creative mechanism for participants to directly influence the scope and dynamic of vocational training within their particular field or sector of specialty. Periodically, the HDLC Discussion forum host polls and surveys on behalf of the community for research purposes and conducts "virtual" round table discussions monthly. It is free to register, so sign up. African Networks for Health and Research Development (AFRO-NETS) http://www.afronets.org/ Electronic conference to facilitate the exchange of information about health issues in Africa. South Asian Public Health Forum http://www.saphf.org Forum for the exchange of ideas and information among public health professions who have interest in South Asia. Email discussion covers research, health and socio-economic issues in the region. Public Health Discussion List http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/PUBLIC-HEALTH.html Discussion forum and information resource for those working in epidemiology and public health (30 messages per month) Health Information Network (HIF Net) http://www.dgroups.org/groups/hif-net A global community of practitioners working together to improve access to information for health researchers, policy-makers and professionals in developing and transitional countries. To join the list, send an email to hif- net-admin@dgroups.org with name, organization, country, and brief description of professional interests. Essential Drugs (E-Drug) http://www.essentialdrugs.org Ongoing discussions amongst health care professionals, researchers and policy makers covering information on essential drugs, policy, program activities, education, upcoming conferences and training. Groups in English, Spanish, Russian and French. [~100 messages / month] World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM) http://wadem.medicine.wisc.edu/ Newsletter & biennial conferences. Emergency Nursing World http://www.enw.org/E-mail_Lists.htm Compilation of details about some 50 email discussion lists and news groups, mainly for hospital based staff and paramedics. INASP-Health Directory http://www.inasp.info/pubs/healthdir/ A directory of international organizations and programmes working to improve access to information for health professionals in developing and emerging countries. The directory serves as a networking tool for building professional relationships and sharing information, and as a reference for those who are seeking support. Includes list of Professional associations, institutions and networks that provide health information. INASP Health Links http://www.inasp.info/health/links/contents.html an Internet gateway to selected Web sites that are of special interest to health professionals, medical library communities, publishers, and NGOs in developing and transitional countries. Available online, on CD-ROM, and in printed format. Eldis Health Resource Guide http://www.eldis.org/health/ Summaries and links to online documents, databases, and email discussion lists SOURCE http://www.asksource.info/ an international information support centre designed to strengthen the management, use and impact of information on health and disability. Includes database of over 20,000 health and disability resources and contacts worldwide. |