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2013 Conference of the International Medical Geology Association (25–29 August 2013)

Paper No. 1
Presentation Time: 12:00 PM-11:55 PM

IMGA - BOLIVIAN CHAPTER


ARAMAYO Sr, José, La Paz, 0000, Bolivia, jlaramayo@gmail.com

Medical Geology in Bolivia was driven by Dr. Jaime Rios Dalenz who visualized the importance of developing the discipline in Bolivia and made the necessary contacts to enable the creation of a national chapter that brings together specialists in different areas related to theme.

The Bolivian Chapter was officially established on April 9, 2009 during the First Bolivian Symposium on “Environment, Health and Medical Geology” which was organized in La Paz, Bolivia under the auspices of the Bolivian Academy of Medicine, Partners for Development (PROSALUD), the important financial support of USAID/B and was conducted by Dr. José Centeno.

Initially the Chapter was composed of over 25 members involving the participation of students and professionals from medical sciences, geosciences, and the environmental and public health communities and with representations from all over Bolivia.

Nowadays, we have six active members working with the main objective to develop the subject in our country and involve society in environmental issues, that's why our motto is:

"Working to Involve People in Their Environment"

Our vision is to become a local scientific organization that supports and perform applied research, according to the guidelines of IMGA.

CURRENT PROJECTS

PROJECT 1. : INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL GEOLOGY AND TRAINING FOR HOSPITAL WASTE MANAGEMENT: FIGHTING AGAINST THE RISK OF WATER POLLUTION, SOIL, AIR AND DAMAGE TO HUMAN HEALTH

OBJECTIVE:To raise awareness and impart knowledge on medical geology and its applicability in Bolivia aswell the right way to medical waste disposal.

PROJECT 2. RISK DIAGNOSIS AND ACTION PROPOSAL FOR WASTE PICKERS IN LA PAZ, BOLIVIA

OBJECTIVE:To raise awareness and impart knowledge on medical geology and its applicability in Bolivia as well the right way to

PROJECT 3. CHOQUEYAPU RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS. LA PAZ, BOLIVIA

OBJECTIVE:The main objective of this project is to make a base line and analysis of the Choqueyapu River Environment to define an strategy to save this River.

WEB SITE

Our web site: http://imga14.wix.com/imgabolivia

Session No. 9--Booth# 33

IMGA Chapters (Poster)
Sunday, 25 August 2013: 12:00 PM-11:55 PM
Virginia Ballroom (Hilton Crystal City Hotel)
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