1. www.liphea.org SUMMARY DAY 1: 16 February 2009 5 TH DEANS & DIRECTORS’ OF SCHOOLS OF PUBLIC HEALTH MEETING Kampala, Uganda Laura J. Haas, MBA, PhD Tulane University

2. Welcome Remarks Prof. Luboobi, Vice Chancellor, Makerere University Prof. Sewankambo, Principal, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University Prof. Serwadda, Dean, SPH, Makerere University Key themes: Partnership – “many networks on paper” Collaboration across sectors Challenges: Maintain & sustain Alliance Diversify support

3. Objectives & Progress Report Progress report on LIPHEA & HEALTH Alliance activities Registration & 1 st Board meeting planned Training: Leadership Communication Learning 2 Learn Progress report on HEMP (Health Emergency Management Program) Highlights of ICT & Curriculum assessments New potential partnerships EAJPH – Vol 5, Issue 2, Aug 2008

4. HEMP & Epidemic Diseases HEMP: Develop district capacity Training (23 Country Trainers + 150 District) District plan development +20 plans Integrate zoonotic diseases in health disaster plans Collaboration: Public Health & Veterinary Public Health Risks of emerging & re-emerging diseases Surveillance & integration of response teams Communication for preparedness & response Reduce threat of disease transmission – “species jumping”

5. Innovation Discovery Potential collaborations: Social computing Cloud computing Health care mobile services IBM’s emphasis on Openness Partnership & collaboration End-to-end user experience Innovation Next Steps? IBM proposes a joint workshop in 2-3 months

6. Asante sana