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Events
Preparation Workshop for HIV / ID Healthcare Providers Interested in Volunteering in Developing Countries
In order to prepare HIV healthcare volunteers to work in resource-poor settings with ICEHA and in order to ensure a consistent level of quality in programs, all volunteers are required to participate in a preparation workshop on the specific skills and attitude needed to work in resource-poor settings.
Content of the Workshop:
The workshops include seminars on a number of subjects pertaining to working in resource-poor settings. The subjects covered include:
- Review of the HIV pandemic and determinants of successful HIV intervention programs
- Review of ICEHA’s initiatives and specific role of volunteers
- WHO treatment guidelines for developing countries
- Communication skills and clinical mentoring
- Clinical and operational issues likely to be encountered in developing countries
- Infection control in developing countries
- Safety and security in developing countries
- Current volunteer opportunities with ICEHA
Dates and Location:
The next workshops will be held on:
 Friday, September 19 and Saturday September 20, 2008 in London, UK
Friday, September 26, 2008 in New York City, USA
Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18, 2008 in Sydney, Australia
For more information, or to register for one of these workshops, please e-mail
Upcoming Conference Appearances
ICEHA representatives travel to many conferences each year. Information about the organization and our volunteer opportunities are available at our exhibition booths.
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10th Annual Conference of the National HIV Nurses Association
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XVII International AIDS Conference Poster Abstract Number WEPE0117
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6 August 2008, 12:20 - 2:30 pm
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Speaking Engagements- Dr. Marie Charles
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
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XVII International AIDS Conference Session Mentoring and Continuous Quality Improvement
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5 August 2008, 1 - 2 PM, Session Room SBR10
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Brazil: The Overlooked Blueprint for National Scale-Up of HIV Programs
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Rapid Skill Building for HIV/AIDS in Developing Countries: An Opportunity for Western HIV Healthcare Providers
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ICEHA's President, Dr. Marie Charles, speaks regularly about the HIV Pandemic and ICEHA's programs at hospitals, HIV clinics, and conferences. If you are interested in attending one of her talks or arranging a time for her to speak at your organization, please email her at
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