In February 2014, WHO has designated the University of Thessaly (UTH) as a WHO collaboration centre in order to have their support in training activities related to ship inspections and management of public health events at points of entry by helping WHO in the establishment and maintenance of a roster of experts-trainers. The UTH will also assist WHO in training activities related to ship sanitation and event management on ships and at points of entry (ports)/ international travel and transport.
The expected benefits for this collaboration are:
Soumis par omaidze le mer, 07/09/2014 - 09:11
In Ukraine for private yachts in obedience to our national normative reasons a ship sanitary sertificate is not required, but it is permitted to get this document on the reguest of ship owner, because yachts can accomplish international voyages.
Soumis par Martin Walker le mer, 07/02/2014 - 13:19
Dear PAGNet members,
I see from the new look network that there are now 317 members from a wide range of countries. Please can I encourage you all to actively participate in discussions that are parts of your areas of interest to help us all get the most out of the network?
Soumis par jambrose171155 le jeu, 06/19/2014 - 12:38
A question has been raised, should yachts carry a valid SSC?
In the UK, we have private yachts crossing to and from Europe which fall into the definition of a ship on an international voyage. The approach we take in the UK is not to require a SSC as the risk is low, however if the yacht comes from an infected area then the situation may be diffent and we would review this.
Large training yachts would be expected to carry a valid SSC, along with yachts with professional crew.
Interested in hearing how other Countries approch this.
John
Soumis par Martin Walker le jeu, 06/12/2014 - 22:31
WHO informal consultation meeting on draft technical guidance, and the 4th Public Health & International Travel And Transport - Ports, Airports And Ground Crossings Network (PAGnet) meeting was held on April 14-17th 2014.
The meetings were made possible with the support of the European Commission on Development and Cooperation (EU DEVCO), it brought together more than eighty national experts from countries across six WHO administrative regions, international bodies and local partners
Soumis par Cristiano Gregis le lun, 05/05/2014 - 20:13
Dear All,
IHR Emergency Committe has published on may 5th a statement about the international spread of wild poliovirus with recommendations on vaccination and issuance of the International Certificate of Vaccination.
Are there some country requiring the International Certificate of Vaccination against polio from travellers from States currently exporting wild poliovirus?
Regards,
WHO Bulletin, Volume 92, Number 5, May 2014, 309-384
Soumis par Martin Walker le ven, 04/25/2014 - 14:56
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Following the 4th PAGNet meeting last week, I am honoured to tell you that I have been asked to be the PAGNet facilitator for the next year for the Ports and Shipping group. I will be liaising with colleagues at WHO to help deliver key messages to members and subscibers but we are also aiming to develop and grow PAGNet.
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