News bytes: December 2014
The WHO CC was represented at the 7th European Public Health Conference entitled ‘Mind the gap: Reducing inequalities in health and health care’ – Glasgow, UK (19 - 22 Nov
Congratulations Professor Carol Baxter
Diversity, inclusion and human rights consultant Professor Baxter came to the UK from Jamaica in 1970 to train as a nurse. Since then she has held a number of senior
Medical and Health Research Course
From the 8th to the 19th of December 2014, the WHO Collaborating Centre hosted its first Health and Medical Research course for health professionals. For two weeks, 20 participants attended lectures by
Palestine a leader in family practice healthcare
Taken from EMRO WHO http://www.emro.who.int/pse/palestine-infocus/palestine-a-leader-in-family-practice-healthcare-november-2014.html ---- A changing world requires a new approach to patient care, said presenters at a joint Ministry of Health and WHO workshop on the family
Advanced Health & Medical Research Course 8-19 Dec 2014
The quality of healthcare services is of paramount importance for any government. Investing in its future is always a positive and admirable step forward. With this in mind, the Ministry
WHO CC-UNICEF Leadership and Health Management Training – Kenya
On the 13th of September, members of the WHO Collaborating Centre left to Nairobi, Kenya to conduct a one-week course on Leadership and Health Management. The training, held in partnership with
RESCHEDULED – Workshop on evidence-informed health policy-making
The WHOCC has the regret to announce that the much anticipated one-day workshop on Evidence-informed health policy-making had to be cancelled due to some unexpected changes in our guest’s, Dr
Visit to WHO CC by Professor Alwan
The WHOCC welcomed the visit of HE Professor Alwan to Imperial College and the WHO Centre. During the visit he met with Professor Rawaf Director of the WHOCC and Professor Majeed Co-Director
New publication
The WHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health Training and Education/Department of Primary Care and Public Health are pleased to announce a new publication in Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. The article,
Workshop: Evidence-informed health policy-making
The WHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health Training and Education / Department of Primary Care and Public Health are pleased to announce a one-day workshop on Evidence-informed health policy-making conducted
Universal Health Coverage in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Professor Salman Rawaf – Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre, is participating in the preparatory meeting for the regional consultation entitled “Strengthening Service Provision through Family Practice Approach: Towards Universal Health
Support to Iraqi Medical Students affected by IS terrorists
His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research has agreed, on the 10/08/2014, on the procedures to be taken to support and back up the students from cites
MoU with Central China Normal University & new 2015 course in Beijing
In response to a request for collaboration by Central China Normal University, the WHO CC is pleased to announce the start of a new partnership which is aimed to strengthen
Humanitarian crises in Iraq
In response to the Humanitarian crises taking place in Iraq and the atrocities caused by the Islamic State (IS), previously ISIS, the WHO CC, led by Professor Rawaf, in unison
Upcoming events
August: WHO EMRO, Cairo Preparatory meeting for the regional consultation entitled "Strengthening Service Provision through Family Practice Approach: Towards Universal Health Coverage in the Eastern Mediterranean Region" Milan International Summer
Iranian Delegation Visit
The WHO Collaborating Centre and Department of Primary care and Public Health, School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine is inviting and welcoming our Colleagues from Iran in London during
Advanced Academic Training Course date change
The Imperial WHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health Education and Training has developed an innovative Advanced Academic Training Course for medical and health professionals in academia worldwide. The course encapsulates a variety
Sample reports now available
During the years the WHO CC has produced reports for different health-related situations abroad. Samples of these reports are now accessible through the website. Click here for more.
MPH course visit to Geneva WHO & UN
The Master of Public Health (MPH) course based at the Imperial WHO CC is currently visiting the Geneva WHO & UN offices. The students will be receiving talks regarding world
New E-Health Course
Imperial College London, through its WHO Collaborating Centre for Education and Training and its Global E-Health Unit, has developed an innovative course on E-health Leadership and Implementation Strategy in Iraq. The