News from 2015 Cold Coagulation at Nkhoma In Malawi, cervical cancer is the most frequent cancer among women of a reproductive and economically important age (45.4% of female cancers), with an 80% mortality, with numbers projected to increase over the next two decades. Faith Based Health Care The Lancet Series - Faith Based Health Care launched at the World Bank as part of the “Religion & Sustainable Development: Building Partnerships to End Extreme Poverty” conference in Washington D.C. this month. Neglected Zoonoses - New report urges 'now is the time for action’ The WHO urges the global community to accelerate action against neglected zoonotic diseases as most of them can be controlled through existing knowledge and tools. Death on the Fringe Lectures The Death on the Fringe Lectures provide a unique opportunity to hear some truly thought-provoking talks that will stimulate discussion and challenge established ideas. Global perspectives for palliative care; Integration and health system strengthening How do you strengthen health systems? How do you really integrate palliative care? How do you meet the huge need for sustainable palliative care in the world? Is there evidence of transformation in the international settings of palliative care delivery? New RSE Fellows 2015 - Congratulations to Professor Sue Welburn Sue Welburn has joined Scotland’s prestigious learned organisation, The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) Gates Grand Challenges award - Congratulations to Kevin Bardosh Kevin Bardosh, a Global Health Academy member who specialises in Medical Anthropology has been successfully awarded a Gates Grand Challenges award for his project entitled: “Optimizing community-based interventions: Modeling the feasibility and economics of integrating lymphatic filariasis (LF), malaria and cholera elimination efforts in Haiti” NEW**UK/EU Master's Scholarships** The University has announced 100 masters scholarships for the 2015/16 academic session, each worth £10,000. Inspiring a Medico-Legal Revolution: Essays in Honour of Sheila McLean We are very pleased to announce the publication of a new collection in honour of Professor Sheila McLean, co-edited by Mason Institute’s Director, Graeme Laurie. World Congress of the International Association of Bioethics (IAB) - Edinburgh 2016 The Mason Institute is leading the local organisation of IAB 2016, which will take place here in Edinburgh on 14 - 17 June 2016. The goal is to bring 1000+ delegates from around the world to discuss the theme, “Individuals, Public Interests and Public Goods: What is the contribution of bioethics?”, with three main strands dedicated to the academic programme, early career researcher development, and Arts+Ethics. The Multidisciplinary Environment of Global Health Research We always hear that Global Health is multidisciplinary. But what does this really mean? The Global Health PhD Network have organised an event looking at the multidisciplinary environment of global health research. Global perspectives for palliative care; integration and health systems strengthening The Global Health Academy at the University of Edinburgh and Cairdeas International Palliative Care Trust are hosting a one day workshop on global perspectives for palliative care. Nepal Earthquake On Saturday 25th Apri,l a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck northwest of the capital of Kathmandu - the worst earthquake in the region in more than 80 years. Family Medicine: An Innovative Partnership Healthy lives for all is a pillar stone of the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Global Health Academy at the London mHealth Conference Members of the Global Health Academy (GHA) participated in the recent mHealth conference organised by University College London, which focused on the use of mobile phone platforms to deliver health interventions in low and medium income countries. Philanthrocapitalism: Masterclass with Dr. Dave McCoy Speaker: David McCoy (Director of Medact and a senior clinical lecturer at the Centre for Primary Care and Public Health at Queen Mary University, London) Global Health Seminar Series Join us in this seminar series looking at the broad spectrum of research and projects being undertaken within global health across the University. Perfect Storms: Doctoral Scholarships at the University of Edinburgh The University of Edinburgh invites applications from exceptional candidates for a fully funded doctoral research project that addresses a ‘Perfect Storm’. 20 New distance learning scholarships New scholarships awarded for overseas students to study the University’s distance learning Global Health Master’s programmes. Private Philanthropy and Global Health Speaker: Professor Anne-Emanuelle Birn(Professor of Critical Development Studies (UTSC) and Social and Behavioural Health Sciences (Dalla Lana School of Public Health) at the University of Toronto) Global Health Africa A Global Health PhD Network event Congratulations Dr Liz Grant Congratulations to Dr Liz Grant on her appointment to the Board of Directors on the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH). Environment and Health Under the Microscope Series All living things depend on their environment for energy and for the basic requirements that sustain life - air, water, food and habitat. This simple dynamic is not in dispute. However there is a growing body of evidence that suggests the relationship between environment and human health is in fact a reciprocal one, each having complex effects on the other. According to the UN Environment Programme, every human being has the right to a safe, healthy and ecologically-balanced environment...but what exactly are these complex relationships, and how can we ensure that human rights to a safe and healthy environment are delivered, even under conditions of rapid global environmental change? This article was published on 2024-09-24