Download - SEVENTH EMPHNET REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Day 1 : November 14, 2021
9:00 - 15:00 Registration Open
Time Workshop Title Workshop Title Workshop Title
15:00 - 18:00
Mobilization of FETPs and Rapid Responders in EMR Countries
Fundamentals of Health Information Systems: Identifying
Barriers and Strategies to Integrate and Utilize NCDs Data
Sources
FETP Accreditation/Program Quality for FETPs
Room: Jerash 1 Room: Kempinski Hotel Room: Rum 1
Brucellosis Survailence, Diagnosis and Control Using
“One Health” Approach
Border Health Approaches to Mitigate Cross-Border
Communicable Disease Spread
Continuous Professional Development for Public Health
Workforce
Room: Rum 2 Room: Jerash 2 Room: Petra
20:00 - 21:00
Opening Ceremony
Keynote Speaker [Room: Royal Hall]
Dr. Ala Alwan, MD, FRCP, FFPH Professor Global Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Clinical Professor, Global Health,
University of Washington
“Essential Public Health Functions and the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Challenge in the Eastern Mediterranean Region”
Moderator: Dr. Mohannad Al Nsour
SEVENTH EMPHNETREGIONAL CONFERENCE
Amman, Jordan | Landmark Hotel | November 14-18, 2021
Agenda
“Towards Public Health Resiliencein the Eastern Mediterranean Region:
Breaking Barriers”
19:00 - 20:00
Day 2 : November 15, 2021
Time Session 1 [Room: Venue] Session 2 [Room: Rum 2] Session 3 [Room: Petra]
9:00 - 10:45
COVID-19
Moderators: Dr. Mohammad Salman, Dr. Sahar Sami, Prof. Nissaf Bou Afif
COVID-19
Moderators: Dr. Hassan Chrifi, Dr. Sami Al Mudarra, Dr. Mouad Merabet
Surveillance
Moderators: Prof. Meerjady Sabrina Flora, Ms. Heather Burke, Dr. Mumtaz khan
9:00 - 9:15
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthcare-associated Infections in Intensive Care Units: Results from the Egypt National Healthcare-associated Infections surveillance, 2019-2020
Presenter: Essam Mostafa | 2021-EOH-777
The Pattern of Comorbidities Among COVID-19 Patients and their Impact on the Outcome in Babel Governorate, Iraq, 2020
Presenter: Alaa AlJanabi | 2021-EOH-702
COVID-19 Case Based Reporting Using DHIS2 Tool, Lebanon, 2020-2021
Presenter: Abass Jouny | 2021-EOH-678
9:15 - 9:30
Online Teaching and the Psychological Status of University Teachers During COVID-19
Presenter: Ghadeer Musleh | 2021-EOH-735
The First Cluster of COVID-19 Cases in the Sultanate of Oman in Muttrah District, 2020
Presenter: Asim Al Manji| 2021-EOH-748
Evaluation of Routine Immunization Coverage in 12-23 Months Children in Sarepol Province 2018: a Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
Presenter: Abdul Shakour Karimi | 2021-HIV/STI-729
9:30 - 9:45
Violence Against Healthcare Workers (HCWs) During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Baghdad, Iraq, 2020
Presenter: Hiba Thabit | 2021-MCH-722
Clinical and Epidemiological Features of COVID-19 Deaths in Jordan
Presenter: Ghaith Oweis | 2021-EOH-747
Role of RRT in Response to Outbreaks, Yemen, 2020
Presenter: AbdulQawai Qaserh | 2021-OTH-694
9:45 - 10:00
Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Routine Immunization Coverage – Afghanistan, 2020
Presenter: Samsor Rahat | 2021-FWBD-725
Preparedness, Risk Perception, Concerns and Risk Acceptance Among Hospital Healthcare Workers (HCWs) in Facing the Emerging New Corona Virus (COVID-19) Outbreak in Najran Hospitals, Saudi Arabia at the Early Phase of the Pandemic
Presenter: Hassan Haridi | 2021-EOH-647
Pattern of Referral of Sick Omani Pilgrims from Omani Medical Mission During Hajj 2019
Presenter: Ahmed AlMashaykhi | 2021-OTH-624
10:00 - 10:15
Long-term Sequel of COVID-19 Among Recovered Patients, Baghdad, Iraq, 2020
Presenter: Shahd Ramz | 2021-EOH-710
Seroprevalence and Titer of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibody (IgG) in Health Workers, Non-COVID-19 Patients and Garments Workers of Chattogram City, Bangladesh
Presenter: Sharmin Chowdhury | 2021-EOH-876
The Immunization Data Quality Assessment, Sana’a Capital, 2021
Presenter: Elham Zeehrah | 2021-HIV/STI-761
10:15 - 10:30
The Impact of Comorbidities on COVID-19 Severity and Mortality in Egypt
Presenter: Shereen Elghazaly | 2021-EOH-675
Descriptive Epidemiology of Coronavirus 2019 in Casablanca-Settat region, Morocco, March 2020 – September 2021
Presenter: Sofia Azrib | 2021-EOH-781
An Evaluation of Dengue Surveillance System in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province, Pakistan, 2020
Presenter: Omar Sharif Khan | 2021-HIV/STI-836
10:30 - 10:45 Q & A Q & A Q & A
10:45 - 11:15 Networking Break
11:15 - 13:00
Maternal, Child, and Reproductive Health
Moderators: Dr. Malek Masum Billah, Dr. Nadine El Haddad, Dr. Ahmed Rguig
Vector Borne Diseases
Moderators: Dr. El Fatih Mohamed Malik, Dr. Zakir Hussain, Prof. Mahmudur Rahman
11:15 - 11:30
Neonatal COVID-19 Infection - Al Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia, March 2020: A Case Report
Presenter: Areej AlJasser | 2021-EOH-732
Dengue Fever Outbreak in Al-Garrahi District, Al-Hudaydah Governorate, Yemen, 2019
Presenter: Khaled Al-Jamrah | 2021-EOH-641
11:30 - 11:45
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Among Lebanese Obstetricians and Gynecologists Toward Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) and Pregnancy
Presenter: Dalal Yousef | 2021-EOH-649
Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak in North Part of Oman in August 2019 - A Case Series Study
Presenter: Khalid Alsaadi | 2021-EOH-716
11:45 - 12:00
Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Service Delivery During Conflict in Yemen
Presenter: Huda Basaleem | 2021-OTH-607
Mixed Outbreak of Falciparum and Vivax Malaria and Dengue Fever Among the Egyptian Five-a-side Ball Team Returning from Nigeria After Participation in the African Cup of Nations, Egypt July 2021
Presenter: Mohamed Gouda | 2021-EOH-770
12:00 - 12:15
Effect of Artificial Intelligence on Nutritional Status of Children Post Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Presenter: Maryam Zahid | 2021-FWBD-613
Malaria Outbreak Investigation in a Tribal Area of Pratapgarh District, Rajasthan, India, 2016
Presenter: Prasoon Shoran | 2021-EOH-667
12:15 - 12:30
Triggers Factors of Child Marriage in the Gaza Strip: Cross- Sectional Study
Presenter: Samah T.A. Elamassie | 2021-OTH-620
Risk Factors Associated with Dengue Fever in District Khyber, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan from 2nd September to 16th November 2019: A Case Control Study
Presenter: Saba Ajam | 2021-EOH-759
12:30 - 12:45
Intestinal Schistosomiasis Among Schoolchildren in Sana’a Governorate, Yemen, 2018: Prevalence, Associated Factors and its Effect on Nutritional Status and Anemia
Presenter: Sami Al-Haidari | 2021-FWBD-657
Outbreak of Dengue Fever in Chattar Muzaffarabad: A Risk Factors Analysis - 2019
Presenter: Uzma Hafeez | 2021-EOH-634
12:45 - 13:00 Q & A Q & A
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:00
Keynote Speaker Session 1 [Room: Venue]
Dr. Akihiro Seita, MD Director of Health Programme, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)
“COVID-19 Resilient Primary Health Care: Experience and Challenge in UNRWA“
Moderator: Prof. Salim Adib
15:00 - 15:30 Networking Break
15:30 - 17:15
Roundtable 1[The Anticipated Future of
Public Health Post COVID-19]
Roundtable 2[Institutionalization of Rapid Response to Public Health
Emergencies in EMR Countries]
Roundtable 3[Health Systems
Resilience]
19:00 - 20:00
Keynote Speaker Session 1 [Room: Venue]
Prof. Bettina Borisch, MD, FRCPath, MPHExecutive Director of the World Federation of Public Health Associations. Professor,
Institute of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Switzerland
“Cohesion of Society During and After a Pandemic: How Does This Translate in the EMR Public Health Resilience?”
Moderator: Dr. Haitham Bashier
Day 3 : November 16, 2021
Time Session 1 [Room: Venue] Session 2 [Room: Rum 2] Session 3 [Room: Petra]
9:00 - 10:45
COVID-19
Moderators: Dr. Hassan Bushra, Dr. Majed Asaad, Dr. Noha Farag, Dr. Mohamed Alkhidir
Surveillance
Moderators: Ms. Dana Schneider, Dr. Nada Ahmad, Dr. Abeer Al-Bukhari
TB and HIV
Moderators: Dr. Nada Ghosen, Dr. Saiful Qayyum, Dr. Ghazi Sharkas
9:00 - 9:15
Covid-19 Epidemic Profile on the Tunisian Pediatric Population
Presenter: Emna Mziou | 2021-EOH-859
Evaluation of Malaria Surveillance System in Hodeidah City, Yemen, 2021
Presenter: Maeen Abduljalil | 2021-HIV/STI-695
TB and HIV- Related Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, and Perceived Stigma Among Healthcare Workers
Presenter: Rana Al Hamawi | 2021-OTH-881
9:15 - 9:30
Sex-based Variations in Clinical Manifestations, Co-morbidities, and Outcome of COVID-19 Patients in Baghdad, Iraq, 2020
Presenter: Nameer Ali | 2021-EOH-721
Evaluation of Leishmania Surveillance System, Yemen, 2021
Presenter: Magdi Aldaari | 2021-HIV/STI-640
Evaluation of TB Surveillance System in Jordan
Presenter: Majd Al-Soukhni | 2021-OTH-879
9:30 - 9:45
Indicator-Based Surveillance and Event-Based Surveillance Complementary Role in Early Detection and Control of COVID-19 Outbreak in a Hypermarket – Egypt, April 2020
Presenter: Walaa Attia | 2021-OTH-768
Meningitis Database Analysis Report at the Prefecture of Salé, Morocco, 2015 - 2019
Presenter: Monia Benblal | 2021-HIV/STI-697
Evaluation of HIV/AIDS Surveillance System in Jordan
Presenter: Adna Maiteh | 2021-OTH-880
9:45 - 10:00
The Effectiveness of Vaccination: Hospitals Admissions and Length of Stay
Presenter: Tareq Aldamen | 2021-EOH-825
Evaluation of the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Elsahel District, Cairo Governorate - Egypt, 2020
Presenter: Neven Girgis | 2021-HIV/STI-769
Cascade of HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment Services in Morocco in 2019
Presenter: Noureddine Sakhri | 2021-EOH-703
10:00 - 10:15
Seroprevalence of COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers (HCWs) in Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in Al-Sader City, Baghdad, Iraq, 2020
Presenter: Raheem Hussein | 2021-EOH-718
Surveillance System Evaluation1 for COVID-19 Vaccine Associated Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI), Sindh Pakistan 2021
Presenter: Samreen Qureshi | 2021-HIV/STI-756
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Transfusion-Transmitted Infections Among Multi–Transfused Patients, Sana'a City - Yemen, 2019
Presenter: Suaad Moghalles | 2021-EOH-677
10:15 - 10:30
Understanding the Risk of Bat-Borne Zoonotic Disease Emergence in Western Asia
Presenter: Nisreen Al-Hmoud | 2021-OTH-882
Surveillance Evaluation for Severe Acute Respiratory infection, Sana'a city, Yemen, 2021
Presenter: Manal Mahsoon | 2021-HIV/STI-714
Transfusion Transmitted Infections: Prevalence and Associated Factors, National Blood Transfusion and Research Center, Sana'a Capital, Yemen
Presenter: Yaser Ghaleb | 2021-EOH-612
10:30 - 10:45 Q & A Q & A Q & A
10:45 - 11:00 Networking Break
11:00 - 13:00
Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Moderators: Dr. Alaa Eid, Dr. Haider ElSaeh, Dr. Ezzedine Mohsni
Zoonotic Diseases
Moderators: Dr. Bouchra Assarag, Dr. Mohammad Al Shahed, Dr. Nurul Islam, Dr. Mohammad Ishaq
Non-communicable Diseases
Moderators: Dr. Mohammad Tarawneh, Prof. Huda Basaleem, Dr. Abdellatef AlHussini
11:00 - 11:15
Adherence to Vaccine Requirements Among Hajj Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, 2017-2019
Presenter: Adel Alotaibi | 2021-EOH-746
Serological Evidence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Companion Animals in Pakistan
Presenter: Aman Ullah | 2021-EOH-731
Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults in Jordan: A National Survey
Presenter: Ansam AlHadidi | 2021-FWBD-829
11:15 - 11:30
Epidemiological Determinants for Mortality from Neonatal Tetanus in Province Punjab, Pakistan - 2020
Presenter: Fawad Khurshid | 2021-EOH-824
Assessment of Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Milk-Borne Zoonosis in District Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir
Presenter: Javaria Alam | 2021-OTH-691
Behavioral and Emotional Problems Among Jordanian and Syrian Refugee Children in Non-Camp Settings
Presenter: Bayan Sarsour | 2021-FWBD-822
11:30 - 11:45
Imported Measles Outbreak at Al-Buraimi Governorate, Oman, April 2020
Presenter: Hanan Al-Marbouai | 2021-EOH-740
Antibiotic Usage Pattern in Sub-District Chicken Farms of Bangladesh
Presenter: Kazi Tahmina Karim | 2021-HIV/STI-839
Non-Communicable Diseases Household Survey Data Analysis, Sana’a City, 2017
Presenter: Ghamdan Gamal | 2021-FWBD-610
11:45 - 12:00
Descriptive Epidemiology of Acute Flaccid Paralysis Cases in Afghanistan, 2015 - 2018
Presenter: Homeira Nishat | 2021-HIV/STI-869
The Incidence of Rickettsia Conorii in Jordan During 2015 -2017: A Descriptive Study
Presenter: Maisarah Alfreihat | 2021-EOH-833
Impact of COVID-19 on the Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) Programs Provided in the Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in Baghdad, 2020
Presenter: Mohammed Sameer | 2021-FWBD-715
12:00 - 12:15
Chickenpox in Jordan between 2013 – 2020
Presenter: Mohammad AlFauri | 2021-EOH-816
Evaluating the Veterinarian Role in One Health Approach at Antimicrobial Resistance Perspectives, Jordan
Presenter: Randa Bazzi | 2021-EOH-638
The Prevalence and Predictors of Depression Among the Palestinian Community During COVID-19
Presenter: Hamzeh Al Zabadi | 2021-NCD-648
12:15 - 12:30
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Immunization Services Performance, Iraq, 2020
Presenter: Nora Ali | 2021-EOH-708
Anthrax Vaccination and Associated Factors with Vaccination Coverage in Two Anthrax-Prone Districts During 2019 in Bangladesh
Presenter: Subrota Malakar | 2021-EOH-853
Factors Associated with Suboptimal Adherence to Hypertensive Medications Among Syrian Refugees – Cross-Sectional Study at the Zaatari Camp, Jordan
Presenter: Sara Abu Khudair | 2021-FWBD-683
12:30 - 12:45
A Systematic Review of Influenza Epidemiology and Surveillance Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean and North African Region
Presenter: Amine Amriche | 2021-OTH-883
Detection of blaNDM-1 gene in Multidrug Resistant E.coli Isolated from Beef Samples Collected from Local Market of Islamabad
Presenter: Tahira Kamal | 2021-HIV/STI-856
Impact of Educational Sessions on Breast Cancer Awareness and Knowledge in Jordan
Presenter: Zeina Al Sadder | 2021-FWBD-668
12:45 - 13:00 Q & A Q & A Q & A
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:00
Keynote Speaker Session 1 [Room: Venue]
Prof. Salman Rawaf, MD, PhD, FRCP, FFPH Professor of Public Health. School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London
United Kingdom (UK). Director, WHO Collaborating Centre
“Re-shaping Public Health Post Pandemic Era: The Agenda for the Next Decade - Are We Ready?”
Moderator: Dr. El Sheikh Badr
15:00 - 17:00 Poster Session
18:00 - 20:00 IAPH Advisory Board and Scientific Council Joint Meeting (By invitation)
Day 4 : November 17, 2021
Time Session 1 [Room: Venue] Session 2 [Room: Rum 2] Session 3 [Room: Petra]
9:00 - 10:45
COVID-19
Moderators: Prof. Nitish Debnath, Dr. Salah Al Owidi, Dr. Riyadh Alhilfi
COVID-19
Moderators: Dr. Faris Lami, Dr. Saif Eldien Salah, Dr. Saif Al Deen Al Aberi
COVID-19
Moderators: Dr. Abdulwahid Al Serouri, Dr. Jasim Al Gazawi, Dr. Shahd Osman
9:00 - 9:15
Assessment of Preparedness for COVID-19 Pandemic in Schools /Iraq, Baghdad Al-Rusafa Health Directorate/Al-Rusafa District/ 2021
Presenter: Marha Kamoona | 2021-EOH-679
Accuracy of Rapid Diagnostic Antigen Test Among Asymptomatic Close Contacts with Confirmed SARS-COV-2 Infections in Herat Province, Afghanistan, in 2021: A cross-sectional Study
Presenter: Ahmad Amirnajad | 2021-EOH-699
Iraq’s Arbaeenia Mass Gathering Surveillance During the COVID-19 Pandemic Year, 2020
Presenter: Hanan Khaleel | 2021-OTH-712
9:15 - 9:30
Seroprevalence of COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers in Ibn-Albytar Center for Cardiac Diseases, Baghdad, Iraq, 2020
Presenter: Firas Adnan | 2021-EOH-705
COVID-19 Rapid Tests in Iraq: How Valid Were They?
Presenter: Aqeel Alobaidi | 2021-EOH-622
Co-infection with SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A/H1 in a Patient Seen at Influenza Like-Illness Surveillance Site in Egypt: Case-report
Presenter: Manal Fahim | 2021-EOH-665
9:30 - 9:45
Risk Factors and Characterization of Post-COVID-19 Syndrome in Jordan
Presenter: Mohamad Said Almasri | 2021-EOH-644
Descriptive Analysis of Health Screening for Covid19 at Points of Entry of Pakistan According to CDC Guidelines from February 20 - March 21
Presenter: Shamaila Usman| 2021-OTH-617
Acceptability of COVID-19 Vaccination Among Healthcare Workers in Sudan: A Cross Sectional Survey
Presenter: Amna Khairy | 2021-EOH-682
9:45 - 10:00
Analysis of COVID-19 Pandemic Data in Omdurman Locality, Khartoum State between July 2020 to March 2021
Presenter: Wehad Elsafi | 2021-EOH-645
Public Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding COVID-19: The Impact of Field Epidemiology Training Program in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Presenter: Salma Afifi | 2021-OTH-841
Reported Adverse Events Following Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine in Jordan
Presenter: Areej Shoubaki | 2021-EOH-828
10:00 - 10:15
Outbreak of COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers at a Diabetes Center, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia - April 2020
Presenter: Abdullah AlSayafi| 2021-EOH-699
Estimation the Out-of-pocket Expenditure on COVID-19 Treatment Among Patients Managed at Home, Iraq, 2020
Presenter: Falah Abdul Kader | 2021-EOH-717
10:15 - 10:45 Q & A Q & A Q & A
10:45 - 11:15 Networking Break
11:15 - 13:00 Roundtable 4 [Role of FETPs in Responding to COVID-19: Lessons Learned and Challenges]
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:00
Keynote Speaker Session 1 [Room: Venue]
Dr. Henry Walke, MD, MPH Director of the Division of Preparedness and Emerging Infections (DPEI), Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), USA
“Evidence, Experience, Expertise: Lessons from the US Coronavirus Disease Public Health Response”
Moderator: Dr. Saad Kharabsheh
15:00 - 15:15 Networking Break
15:15 - 17:00
Roundtable 5 [Sustaining IHR in Iraq – Enhancing Multisectoral
Coordination in the Face of Conflict]
Roundtable 6 [Monitoring and Combating Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking
through Taxation and the Global Tobacco
Surveillance System]
Roundtable 7 [COVID-19 Vaccines and Routine Immunization
Synergies and Drawbacks]
19:00 - 21:00 Gala Dinner
Day 5 : November 18, 2021
Time Session 1 [Room: Venue] Session 2 [Room: Rum 2] Session 3 [Room: Petra]
9:00 - 11:00
Surveillance
Moderators: Dr. Yasir Younis Majeed, Dr. Mir Islam Saeed, Prof. Tahmina Shirin
Others
Moderators: Dr. Richard Garfield, Dr. Asmae Khattabi, Dr. Quazi Zaki, Dr. Ali Alwaleedi
Others
Moderators: Dr. Maryem Elemrani, Dr. Mohammad Rasooly, Prof. Akrim Mohammed
9:00 - 9:15
Evaluation of Dengue Surveillance System, Yemen, Hodeiadah, 2021
Presenter: Salwa Al-Eryani | 2021-HIV/STI-662
Health-risk Behaviors in School Going Adolescents in a Rural Subdistrict, Bangladesh, 2019
Presenter: Abdullahel Maruf Faruque | 2021-FWBD-854
Outbreak Investigation of Foodborne Illness in Village Bachal Soomro, District Tharparkar Sindh Pakistan; December 2020; A Retrospective Cohort Study
Presenter: Kashif Hussein Qureshi | 2021-OTH-849
9:15 - 9:30
Electronic Integrated Disease Early Warning System Surveillance Evaluation in Sana'a Capital, Yemen 2021: Surveillance Evaluation
Presenter: Samar Nasher | 2021-HIV/STI-663
Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak Among Female Residents at Alahsa Rehabilitation Center, Saudi Arabia, August 2021
Presenter: Ahmad Mokharshum | 2021-OTH-693
Diarrhea Outbreak for Using Impurified Canal Water in Barguna, A Southern Coastal District of Bangladesh, March 2021
Presenter: Mohammad Towhidul Anwar | 2021-EOH-823
9:30 - 9:45
Evaluation of Dengue Surveillance System in Islamabad - 2019
Presenter: Sara Saeed | 2021-HIV/STI-730
Risk Factors of Kidney Stone Among Women in Nimroz Province, Afghanistan in 2021: A Case-control Study
Presenter: Ajmal Zahed | 2021-FWBD-874
Bacterial Contamination of Intensive Care Units, Sana'a City, 2019, Yemen
Presenter: Mohammed Al Amad | 2021-OTH-701
9:45 - 10:00
Evaluation of the Acute Flaccid Paralysis Surveillance System During 2016 - 2020: A Retrospective Study
Presenter: Suhaib Abu Failat | 2021-HIV/STI-745
Consumers’ Food Safety Knowledge and Practices During COVID-19; A Story from Jordan
Presenter: Eva Inam Al zein | 2021-OTH-685
Challenges of Health-related Research in Qatar from Perspective of Principal Investigators (2021)
Presenter: Rasha AlSiddig | 2021-HIV/STI-821
10:00 - 10:15
Evaluation of the Nutrition Surveillance System, Sana’a City - Yemen 2021
Presenter: Sumia AlTurki | 2021-HIV/STI-639
Impact of Multiple Hygienic Interventions on Caregivers’ Behaviors in a Conflict Setting, Yemen: A Cluster-randomized Controlled Trail
Presenter: Mansour Al - Taj | 2021-OTH-804
Anti-Microbial Resistant Bacteria in Health Care Facilities: Exploring Links with WASH – Gaza, Palestine, 2021
Presenter: Reem Abu Shomar | 2021-EOH-658
10:15 - 10:30
Outbreak Investigation of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome in Khames Mushait Saudi Arabia, January 2020
Presenter: Taghreed Hawsawi | 2021-EOH-738
Advancing Laboratory Biorisk Management Assessments and Implementing Validated Waste Management Systems in Libya’s Public Health and Veterinary Laboratories
Presenter: Lauren Miller |2021-OTH-845
Strengthening Laboratory Capacity for Sample Management and Inventory: A North Africa Regional Collaboration
Presenter: Claire Standley| 2021-OTH-843
10:30 - 11:00 Q & A Q & A Q & A
11:00 - 11:15 Networking Break
11:15 - 13:00
Roundtable 8 [Integration of Early
Warning and Response with Event-Based and Indicator-
Based Surveillance]
Roundtable 9 [Strengthening the
“One Health Approach”]
Roundtable 10 [Supporting Public Health Research Capacity, Quality,
and Productivity in a Diverse Region]
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:00
Keynote Speaker Session 1 [Room: Venue]
Dr. Rana A. Hajjeh, MD Director, Program Management (DPM), World Health Organization (WHO)
-Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO)
“Learning from COVID: What it Would Take to Be Better Prepared?”
Moderator: Dr. Magid Al-Gunaid
15:00 - 15:30 Break
15:30 - 16:30 Closing Ceremony [Room: Royal Hall]