MMDA to host infection disease confab

MANILA, Philippines - After hosting the 11th Asian Crisis Management Conference in July 2013, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will again host an international meeting next week, one that will discuss current developments in the prevention of infectious diseases affecting Asia.

MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino said yesterday the 9th Annual Conference on Countermeasures to Combat Infectious Diseases in Asia by the Asian Network of Major Cities (ANMC) 21 will be held from Feb. 4 to 6 at Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City.

With the theme “Meeting City-Level Challenges to Achieve Millennium Development Goals on Infectious Diseases,” the three-day annual conference will gather health professionals, medical associations, medical researchers, and city officials of the 13 member-cities of ANMC 21.

Metro Manila mayors, as well as their local health officers, and other concerned agencies and organizations will also participate in the event.