Hey Delegates!
Be sure to look at our past blog posts for HSMUN 2010 for any relevant articles we may have posted!
See you soon
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Home Stretch
So with the conference coming up in under two weeks time just a few notes to be stressed before coming
-Continue to send in background papers, we will try to read them as soon as we can and then we can at least email back to make sure you are on the right track. These should be in by February 8
-When it comes to the conference a reminder that the dress code is business so guys break out the sport coats and ties, and gals the skirts. We try to stress no jeans we want to all look good so no jeans. At the banquet, you must be in formal attire and shoes must remain on at all times! Ladies, keep this in mind if you're planning to wear heels.
-During committee sessions, there will be no use of laptop computers. We have had issues in previous years with them so we are not allowing them this year, but do still feel free to bring them as you can still use them outside of the room. Cell phone use while in committee sessions is also not allowed.
-Make sure the background information is read prior to the conference, it will make it a lot easier to debate if the info is known. Review old blog posts and be familiar with current events!
-Bringing in pre-written resolutions is not recommended. Write them based on the debate that takes place in the sessions.
-All conference info is on the HSMUN website including schedule information and rules and guidelines so if there is anything unclear that is the place to start, if you still are unclear or if you have any other questions or concerns please dont hesitate to email hsmun.who@gmail.com
See you soon!
-Brandon and Natalie
-Continue to send in background papers, we will try to read them as soon as we can and then we can at least email back to make sure you are on the right track. These should be in by February 8
-When it comes to the conference a reminder that the dress code is business so guys break out the sport coats and ties, and gals the skirts. We try to stress no jeans we want to all look good so no jeans. At the banquet, you must be in formal attire and shoes must remain on at all times! Ladies, keep this in mind if you're planning to wear heels.
-During committee sessions, there will be no use of laptop computers. We have had issues in previous years with them so we are not allowing them this year, but do still feel free to bring them as you can still use them outside of the room. Cell phone use while in committee sessions is also not allowed.
-Make sure the background information is read prior to the conference, it will make it a lot easier to debate if the info is known. Review old blog posts and be familiar with current events!
-Bringing in pre-written resolutions is not recommended. Write them based on the debate that takes place in the sessions.
-All conference info is on the HSMUN website including schedule information and rules and guidelines so if there is anything unclear that is the place to start, if you still are unclear or if you have any other questions or concerns please dont hesitate to email hsmun.who@gmail.com
See you soon!
-Brandon and Natalie
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Health care in times of crisis
With the current crisis in Haiti, we have been forced to re-evaluate how we can provide health care to countries in distress.
This article from the UN News Centre addresses this issue.
Some examples of types of medical aid being provided to countries in crisis can be found here.
Want some background information on Haiti? You can find that here.
Also, good luck with your position papers, delegate. Please don't leave them to last minute, because remember, Brandon and I will be reading all of them and we have lives too!
Be sure to look at our older blog posts as well. We've posted lots of links over the past couple months so don't just look at the last couple posts!
See you on February 18th!
This article from the UN News Centre addresses this issue.
Some examples of types of medical aid being provided to countries in crisis can be found here.
Want some background information on Haiti? You can find that here.
Also, good luck with your position papers, delegate. Please don't leave them to last minute, because remember, Brandon and I will be reading all of them and we have lives too!
Be sure to look at our older blog posts as well. We've posted lots of links over the past couple months so don't just look at the last couple posts!
See you on February 18th!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Background Papers!
Just a reminder that background papers are an excellent resource:
Access to Medication During Health Crises
The Health Impacts of Urbanization
Good luck with your research, Delegates!
Access to Medication During Health Crises
The Health Impacts of Urbanization
Good luck with your research, Delegates!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Earthquake strikes Haiti AGAIN.
Moments ago, this Press Corps columnist and her friend, the WHO director, received information that another earthquake had hit Haiti this morning, moments after medical aid from the US Navy arrived in Haiti.
Check out this link.
--RT
Top Health Story of 2009
If you need further information on the H1N1 pandemic, CNN has released an article entitled H1NI and Health Reform Dominated 2009 Medical News.
At the bottom of the article, there is a series of discussion containing international viewpoints which may be helpful in determining your country's standpoint on the issue.
PS. This article reinforces the importance of good hand-washing technique :D
--RT
Monday, January 18, 2010
Prices of antibiotics in different countries
A post of interest from my favorite publication, The Economist:
Looking at the price of drugs in countries on average can be useful in understanding what consumers might pay in times of health crises, as national health systems often continue to subsidize medication.
Who pays the most for branded and generic drugs?
Looking at the price of drugs in countries on average can be useful in understanding what consumers might pay in times of health crises, as national health systems often continue to subsidize medication.
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