The 63rd Annual United Nations DPI/NGO Conference (to be held in Melbourne from 30 August to 1 September 2010) is fast approaching. The theme for this year is "Advance Global Health: Achieve the MDGs". Specifically, the conference aims to examine critical issues such as bridging the health gaps that still exist and encouraging equity of treatment and access, addressing failed maternal and child health strategies, promoting civic activism around health and wellness and strengthening an integrated approach to achieving health for all.

A draft communiqué for participants has been released. Click here to read it in full.