iHV Executive Director, Dr Cheryll Adams CBE, met Margaret Kenyatta, First Lady of Kenya, at the launch of the 5th International Global Network of Public Health Nursing (GNPHN) conference in Nairobi, taking place 14-16 May 2019.

Lady Kenyatta is a GNPHN council member.

Margaret Kenyatta, First Lady of Kenya, with the GNPHN Council at GNPHN conference 2019

 

Margaret Kenyatta, First Lady of Kenya, at GNPHN conference 2019

Proceedings are well under way at the GNPHN conference in Nairobi! Please see below just a few videos from the first day!

The arrival of First Lady Margaret Kenyatta to the conference venue, the Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi.

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta launches the conference by unveiling the quilt…

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta addresses the conference…

Please note the closing date for abstract submission for the 5th International Global Network of Public Health Nurses conference has been extended to 30 October 2018.

The 5th International Global Network of Public Health Nurses conference takes place in Nairobi, Kenya, 14-16 May 2019.

Conference Theme: ‘Good Health & Well Being’ – Goal 3 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Because of their global significance and relevance to Public Health Nursing, it was agreed to explore the contribution of Public Health Nursing to achieving Goal 3 of the UN Sustainable Development  Goals ‘Good Health & Well Being’ as a working title for the conference. http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/health/ .

The sub themes will focus on how Goal 3 targets can be applied to every aspect and every population group, for example older people’s services, maternal & child, mental health, people with disabilities, health care systems and safe environments.

Call for abstracts:

  • in support of the conference theme ‘Good Health & Well Being’ – Goal 3 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • deadline extended to 30 October 2018
  • please submit via the Ex Ordo online system

Conference Bookings/Registration and Earlybird

Bookings are now open with earlybird registration (saving you $50 USD) available until 28 February 2019.  After this date the prices will increase by $50 USD.

GNPHN members receive a $50 reduction on the conference registration cost.

Conference registration includes:

  • Attendance at 3 day conference 14-16 May 2019 including meals and refreshments
  • Optional – Site visits on 13 May 2019 /Welcome reception on 13 May 2019 /Gala Dinner on 15 May 2019

Conference registration does not include:

  • Accommodation and travel costs.
  • Tour packages will be available and can be booked separately.