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May 15, 2014

APPG on Global Health - Patient Empowerment

The result of a partnership by six All Party Parliamentary Groups, this report takes a global perspective on how to empower patients to play a more active role in their care. Drawing on case studies from low, middle and high income countries, it outlines how much the UK has to learn from overseas – and how …

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Apr 21 2014

The April Instalment of the Alma Mata Global Health Newsletter is now out

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April 21, 2014

The Latest Alma Mata Global Health Newsletter is now out! Please see the following link. Photo credit: Children listen as UNICEF and partners visit the crowded Marché Niger to continue explaining to families how to they can protect themselves from Ebola

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Apr 21 2014

Apps, Maps and Cyber Chats: how technology can be harnessed for global health

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April 21, 2014

Royal College of Physicians of London/Alma Mata global health advocacy seminar: Thursday 19th June 2014, 18:30 – 20:00, followed by a drinks reception. This seminar will explore how technological innovations can be employed in low-resource settings to address global health issues. How can they be used to maximise productivity, empower patients, and improve quality and …

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Apr 17 2014

Alma Mata Liverpool: “Thatcher’s legacy on health inequality in Britain and the future for public health in England”

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April 17, 2014

“Thatcher’s legacy on health inequality in Britain and the future for public health in England” Dr Alex Scott Samuel Tuesday 29th April, 6.30-8.30pm Harold Ellis Room, The Main Guild, Abercromby Square, Liverpool The return of the postponed event. Dr Alex Scott Samuel will talk about his recent paper on Thatcher’s legacy on health inequality …

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Apr 15 2014

Global health alert: Delivering the right to a safe and dignified birth: The role of the world’s midwives?

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April 15, 2014

Focusing on safe births and the state of midwives around the world Tuesday 13th May 18:30 RSM 95% of the daily estimated 1,000 pregnancy related deaths around the world can be prevented. This seminar will highlight the challenges of caring for pregnant women in resource limited settings and will discuss the necessity of looking more …

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Apr 14 2014

From Bokotchilli to the UN Plaza: making the most of qualitative research

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April 14, 2014

Thursday 24th April 18:30 Liverpool Medical Institution Dr Juliet Bedford is the Founder and Director of Anthrologica, a research-based organisation that specialises in applied anthropology in global health. Anthrologica conducts formative and operational research across health sectors, focusing on the interface between the provision and uptake of health services, particularly in resource-scarce settings. Juliet Holds …

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Apr 09 2014

ALMA MATA BRIGHTON: GLOBAL HEALTH JOURNAL MEETING

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April 9, 2014

Discussion topic: THE FEAST TRIAL & RESEARCH IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Monday 14th April @18.30 Audrey Emerton Building, Eastern road, Brighton BN2 5BE, opposite the main entrance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital They will be discussing the legendary FEAST trial which found that fluid resuscitation as an emergency treatment for African children suffering with shock …

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Apr 08 2014

Alma Mata Working Group Meeting Saturday 12th April

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April 8, 2014

The next Alma Mata Working Group Meeting will be held on Saturday 12th April at 10:30 in Old street, London We will be discussing our work around global health education, training, research, signposting and advocacy, as well as planning for the future. We are always looking for new ideas and help with our current …

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Mar 27 2014

Steve Mannion joins tonight’s Responding to Emergencies: the challenges of NGO competition Panel

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March 27, 2014

This free seminar tonight at 18:30 at the RCP will explore the immediate response to emergency situations requiring humanitarian or healthcare intervention and will be followed by drinks reception afterwards. We are pleased to announce that Mr Steve Mannion MA Mchir DTM&H DMCC FRCS (Tr & Orth) Hon. Fellow RSM will be joining the panel. …

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Mar 24 2014

March Instalment of the Alma Mata Newsletter

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March 24, 2014

The Latest Alma Mata Global Health Newsletter is now out! Please see the following link. Photo credit: Royal College of Physicians

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