23rd - 25th November 2009
School of Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Sabah held its 2nd International Conference on Rural Medicine (ICORM) 2009 on the 23rd to 25th November 2009. With nearly a decade into the new millennium and based on the United Nations Millennium Development Goals in healthcare, the 2nd ICORM 2009 conference provides a continuation which allows for a concerted global effort by experts to share, discuss and address these pressing concerns especially in rural healthcare. Indeed, there also were ample opportunities for collaboration internationally and nationally in rural medicine education and research particularly on the effectiveness of delivery of healthcare service. There were around 150 participants from various countries such as Nigeria, Australia, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Qatar as well as Malaysia.
School of Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Sabah held its 2nd International Conference on Rural Medicine (ICORM) 2009 on the 23rd to 25th November 2009. With nearly a decade into the new millennium and based on the United Nations Millennium Development Goals in healthcare, the 2nd ICORM 2009 conference provides a continuation which allows for a concerted global effort by experts to share, discuss and address these pressing concerns especially in rural healthcare. Indeed, there also were ample opportunities for collaboration internationally and nationally in rural medicine education and research particularly on the effectiveness of delivery of healthcare service. There were around 150 participants from various countries such as Nigeria, Australia, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Qatar as well as Malaysia.
This conference gave all a meeting place for friends with common interest and research objectives, and at the same time for others just wishing to join the efforts. Other than that, the possibility was given for further close co-operation between professionals resulting in mutual achievements. The 2nd ICORM 2009 with the theme "Facing Global Challenges in Rural Medicine: An International Collaboration" officiated by YB Datuk Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin, Deputy Minister from the Ministry of Health with "1 Doctor for 1,105 Sabahan". I"n line with the ICORM conference, it is timely for the participants to share and increase their knowledge and experiences to enhance health in rural areas", she said during the press meeting.
BULETIN SPU DECEMBER | 2009
BULETIN SPU DECEMBER | 2009
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