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Regional Conference on
Latest Advances in the
Diagnosis and Control of
Japanese Encephalitis
24 February 1999
VENUE
Syuen Hotel
88 Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil
30300 Ipoh, Perak
MALAYSIA
Organized by
VETERINARY ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA
In collaboration with
DEPT. OF VETERINARY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
MALAYSIA
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
JE was first reported to occur in Malaysia in 1951 when the virus was isolated and known as Kinrara-51. From 1950s to mid-90s, JE was reported to exist endemically in the rural population throughout the country. Small-scale sporadic outbreaks took place in 1974, 1988 and 1992. However, the last quarter of the 90s has seen a shift in the pattern of JE into an epidemic form. From October 1998 until end of January 1999, a total of 28 cases of suspected JE was reported mainly associated with swine workers and the neighboring residents. Out of these, 17 cases ended in fatality.
The need for rapid and accurate diagnosis of JE in the clinic could never be over-emphasized. As the conventional approach to treatment of suspected JE patients has been, all the while symptomatic, hence, early diagnosis is critical.
The goal of the conference is to provide a forum for discussion on the latest techniques in the diagnosis and strategy for control of JE based on experience in Asia. Specific goal of the conference is to explore the possibility of establishing collaboration on JE and other zoonotic diseases among the countries in this region.
At least five prominent international experts on JE will deliver their presentation based on their current work on JE. The Conference will be attended by reseachers, scientists, veterinary and medical professionals from government and private institutions.
PROGRAM
DATE : 24 FEBRUARY 1999 (Wednesday)
Chairpersons: Prof Dr Lam Sai Kit | Dr Aziz Jamaluddin
08.30 am Registration
08:45 am Opening address by the
Director General of DVS
Dr Mohd Nordin Mohd Nor
09:00 am Overview of JE in Malaysia - Medical perspectives
- Dr Marina Abd Hamid
Veterinary perspectives
- Dr Azri Adzhar
09:30 am JE – World Perspectives
Dr Theodore F. Tsai
10.30 am Tea break
11:00 am Serological diagnosis of JE in Japan
Dr Mikio Nakayama
12:00 noon Application of molecular techniques
in the diagnosis of JE
Dr. Tomohiko Takasaki 1:00 PM. Lunch
2:00 pm Control of JE in Taiwan
Prof Dr Happy K. Sheih
3:00 pm Research and Development on JE in
Malaysia
Prof Dr Mary Jane Cardosa
3:45 pm Control of JE – WHO recommendation
Dr Theodore F. Tsai
4:15 pm Panel Discussion
5:00 pm Tea break
SPEAKERS
DR THEODORE F. TSAI
(MD, MPH)
Center for Disease Control & Prevention
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
DR. TOMOHIKO TAKASAKI
(MD, PhD)
National Institute of Infectious Disease
Tokyo, Japan
DR MIKIO NAKAYAMA
(MD, PhD)
National Institute of Infectious Disease
Tokyo, Japan
DR HAPPY. K. SHIEH
(DVM, PhD)
National Chung Hsing University
Taiwan R.O.C.
DR MARY JANE CARDOSA
(MD, PhD)
University Malaysia Sarawak
DR AZRI ADZHAR
(DVM, MPhil)
Regional Veterinary Laboratory, Selangor
DR MARINA AB HAMID
(MD)
Kinta District Health Office
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
ADVISER
Dr Mohd Nordin Mohd Nor
CO-CHAIRMAN
Dato’ Dr Tee Ah Sian
Dr Matta Abdul Rahman
SEMINAR COORDINATORS
Dr Aziz Jamaluddin
Dr R. Mahendran
Dr Noridah Othman
Dr Cheang Heng Toon
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Dr Johara Mohd Yob
Dr Naseem Malik
Dr Jasbir Singh
Dr Marina Abdul Hamid
Dr Shahirudin Shamsudin
Ms Maizan Mohamed
ATTENDANCE CONFIRMATION:
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Please send info / enquiries to :
VAM Secretariat
c/o Veterinary Research Institute
59 Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah
31400 Ipoh, Malaysia
e-mail : vamsec@jphvri.po.my
Tel : 05-5473507
Fax : 05-5473509
Registration
Fee : RM100.00 (VAM Member)
RM120.00 (non-member)
Registration fee includes conference materials, tea and lunch
Accommodation rates (RM):
Room*
Syuen
(single/double)
Heritage
Casuarina PR
Standard -
128
- Superior 110/120
148
145.50 Deluxe 125/140
168
172.60/189.75 Family 150
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- Junior Suite 180
280
287.50/304.75 Executive Suite 250
950
310.50/327.75 Telephone 05-253 8889
05-242 8888
05-2438021 * nett inclusive of breakfast
Flight Schedule:
Route
Departure time
Flight
Rate
IPH - KUL 0650
MH1605
RM 142
1910
1625
RM 142
KUL - IPH 1800
MH1638
RM 142
2100
MH1630
RM 142
Malaysian Airline Reservation: 03-7463000
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