Family Medicine in Sudan
[metaslider id=1343] The Republic of Sudan has made significant strides in developing its health sector, especially in terms of family medicine; the country aims to achieve universal health coverage as
Indus Foundation Healthcare Excellence Award
Congratulations to our Director, Professor Salman Rawaf for achieving the Lifetime Achievement Award in Healthcare Excellence from the Indus Foundation. The Indus Foundation has initiated the Healthcare Excellence Awards –
Masters of Public Health Educational Trip in Geneva
[metaslider id=1332] On Wednesday the 17th of June 2015, 39 students from the MPH travelled to Geneva for an educational visit organised by the WHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Association of Iraqi Academics UK 2nd Annual Medical Conference 13th of June 2015
[metaslider id=1314] Dr Sondus Hassounah and Dr Mays Raheem delivered a presentation discussing their published paper titled “Living Condition Iraq- 10 years after invasion” at the Association of Iraqi Academics
HSD Course Blog for prospective students
Natasha Chainani, an MPH Candidate at Imperial College London reflects on the HSD course and the trip to Geneva WHO. Click here to see and follow Natasha’s Blog.
PCPH Away Day – Working Better Together
On Wednesday 20th May 2015, the Department of Primary Care and Public Health had its first Away Day in 8 years. The entire department met at the Queen’s club, for an
WHO CC work showcase at the Urology department educational seminar, 13 May 2015
At the request of Dr Alexandra Zachou — consultant urologist Imperial College Trust, Dr Sondus Hassounah, delivered a presentation at the Urology Department afternoon educational seminar showcasing the work the
Systematic Literature Review Course
[metaslider id=1285] On Thursday 30th April 2015, our PhD students and fellows attended a one-day course on Systematic Reviews, given by Dr Holger Kunz. Through highly interactive and practical sessions, they
The visit to Jabir ibn Hayyan University in Najaf, Iraq
Professor Ali Mahmood Al-Shimmeri, the President of Jabir ibn Hayyan welcomed Professor Salman Rawaf on Wednesday 1st of April, 2015 at Jabir Ibn Hayyan University. Jabir ibn Hayyan Medical University
RCGP Global Health Family Medicine: Global Impact Conference London
Professor Salman Rawaf gave a presentation at the Conference organised by the Royal College of General Practitioners. The presentation: “A family physician for every person in the world: why we
Palestinian Family Medicine Visit to UK
[metaslider id=1263] The Department of Primary Care and Public Health (PCPH) at Imperial College London recently hosted a Palestinian Family Medicine delegation during their 4-day visit to the UK (4-8th
First WHO Ministerial Conference on Global Action Against Dementia
Place: Geneva, Switzerland Date: 16–17 March 2015 On 16 and 17 March 2015, WHO will be hosting its first Ministerial Conference on Global Action Against Dementia. Ministers from around the world, as
Conference: Celebrating Primary Care Achievements
[metaslider id=1229] The 1st International Conference of Primary Care and Public Health Medicine 3rd International Congress of Person Centred Medicine CELEBRATING PRIMARY CARE ACHIEVEMENTS Seeing the person behind the patient:
Al-Kindy Medical Research-Training Course @ Imperial
[metaslider id=1182] Dr. Faris Abdul Karim and Dr. Batool Mahdi provided a lecture at Al-Kindy Medical School about the Medical research after attending a course of training with a group of 20
8th Advanced Academic Training course applications now open!
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
Lunch with the Ministry of Higher Education & Research, Iraq
The links between the WHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health Education and Training at Imperial College London and the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, Iraq have been growing strong for some
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
[metaslider id=1165] 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
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