The World Health Day will occur on April 7 which also marks the founding day of World Health Organization. 2008 is WHOs 60th Anniversary.
This year also marks the 7th World Malaria Day which is on April 25.
To all the MAHLAP Members and all Library Organizations. Here are your new MAHLAP Officers for 2008:
President: Santos, Gilbert D.
Vice-President: Prosperoso, Alma Mila D.
Secretary: Landicho, Jeniffer M.
Treasurer: Dorado, Maria Lutgarda M.
Auditor: Bendo, Mark Gil A.
P.R.O.: Yap, Joseph M.
Board Members: Castro, Maria Nimfa V.
Estrada, Evangeline Q.
Lopez, Rosario F.
Ex-Officio: Canceran, Gina G.
Congratulations! It is the officers duty to serve the members and the whole community.
The National Library (TNL)and Philippine Librarians Association, Inc.
(PLAI) in cooperation with Philippine Sport for All Association
International cordially invite you to the FORUM ON WOMEN WELLNESS AND
MEDICAL SERVICES to be held at the National Library, 3rd Floor Lobby,
T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila, March 11, 2008, Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.
Registration is FREE.
PROGRAMME
Part 1
Registration
Opening Program
National Anthem
Invocation
The National Library Choir
Welcome Remarks/Introduction of the Participants
Mrs. Prudenciana C. Cruz, Director of The National Library
Introduction of Resource Persons and Members of the Medical Team
Prof. Ma. Josefina V. Bauzon
Orientation on the Mechanics of the Forum
Ms. Susima L. Gonzales
PART II
Nutrition and Exercise for a Healthy Lifestyle by Prof. Susan Mercado, PLM
Women Cancer – Prevention and Cure by Philippine Cancer Society
Minerals for Health by Mr. Johnny Khonghung
Lecture for the Elderly by Dr. Cyril R. Valencia
Move More to Live More: Growing Old Gracefully by Dr. Lydia Buendia
Part III Open Forum
Medical Services
FREE
Random Blood Sugar
Cholesterol Test, Blood Typing
Bone Scanning
WITH A FEE OF P50.00
Self-Breast Examination
Pap Smear
Fe E. Belardo
Chair, gender and Development
Master of Ceremonies
Posted by: Fonbuena at PLAI Yahoogroups
Programme posted by: Mr. Roderick Ramos
The two-day national congress of MAHLAP was a successful event. More than 60 participants attended the seminar last February 28 and 29, 2008. The Keynote Address was delivered by Dr. Emil Aligui , President of Asian Foundation for Tropical Medicine. New MAHLAP members were recognized and the new MAHLAP officers were chosen for 2008. Moreover, the new MAHLAP website was launched and can be accessed soon via http://www.mahlap.org.
