UBC Clubfoot Treatment in Bangladesh gets $4.3 million federal boost
March 19, 2013
Thousands of Bangladeshi infants born with clubfoot – in which the feet are turned inward and downward – will be cured of the debilitating condition, thanks to a project led by two University of British Columbia professors, and supported by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). The Hon. Alice Wong, the federal Minister of State […] Read More >
Students reap benefits from volunteering
March 15, 2013
A volunteer dentistry mission to India has taught four UBC students to see the whole patient—including his or her social and economic context, cultural beliefs and values—not just the ailing tooth. In December, fourth-year dentistry students Akashdeep Villing, Amandeep Hans, Vikrant Sharma and third-year student Tanmeet Singh arrived in India to set up dental camps […] Read More >
WRIHC conference: Global Health in Changing Environments
February 28, 2013
“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” -World Health Organization Human health and well-being are constantly impacted by changing environments, whether the consequences of earthquake, war, social conflict, famine, displacement, governmental change, evolving public policy, transformative legal treaties, climate change, industrialization and […] Read More >
Risky Business: Keeping One of the World’s Key Workforces Safe And Healthy
February 15, 2013
Dr. Annalee Yassi’s work on occupational transmission of infectious diseases among health workers was profiled by Dr. Nancy Edwards, Scientific Director, CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health. EVIDENCE IN ACTION: A TOOL TO PROTECT HEALTH CARE WORKERS Dr. Yassi and her colleagues have partnered with the National Institute for Occupational Health in South Africa […] Read More >
Integrating Surgical Care Initiatives With National Health Care Priorities
February 15, 2013
The 13th Bethune Round Table offers you the opportunity to participate and chat with 150 surgical leaders from all disciplines, academia, NGOs, health professionals and health policy leaders from around the world. The Bethune is the oldest and largest international meeting solely devoted to surgical care in underserved regions of the globe. We are pleased […] Read More >
Canada Tackles Grand Challenges in Global Health – March 6, 2013
January 17, 2013
NGDI-UBC Distinguished Lectureship Seminar presents Dr. Peter Singer, CEO Grand Challenges Canada on March 6, 2013. 4:00 pm to 5 pm (reception immediately following) March 6, 2013 Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2405 Wesbrook Mall Lecture Hall 1201 Presented by Dr. Peter Singer, OC, MD, MPH, FRSC Chief Executive Officer, Grand Challenges Canada Peter A. Singer […] Read More >
Uganda Sustainable Clubfoot Care project featured in UniWorld magazine
January 16, 2013
Pioneered by UBC’s Shafique Pirani and Richard Mathias, the Uganda Sustainable Clubfoot Care project is featured in the Fall 2012 issue of UniWorld magazine. Article Read More >
Call for Abstracts – Bethune Round Table 2013
January 10, 2013
Abstracts are sought for podium and poster presentations in the following four theme clusters: Implications for national health services Implications for NGOs Implications for academic institutions/partnerships Implications for underserved populations including aboriginal communities In submitting your abstract consider the following questions: What guidelines are used to prioritize initiatives towards improving surgical care delivery? What role […] Read More >
Register Now for CUGH Conference
January 8, 2013
Time is running out! With only TWO weeks left until our big event, it’s important that you Register Now for our 4th Annual Conference being held inWashington, DC on March 14-16, 2013. Hotel rooms at the Marriott Wardman Hotel are also booking up fast, so get your CUGH Discounted Room now before they run out! The Consortium of Universities for Global Health’s Fourth Annual […] Read More >
Collaborative Workshops address Antimicrobial Resistance in Ecuador
November 29, 2012
Faculty and students from UBC’s SPPH recently participated in collaborative events to address antimicrobial resistance in Ecuador. Drs. Annalee Yassi and Jerry Spiegel were joined by Dr. David Patrick, Director, School of Population and Public Health, and Global Health Research Program graduate students, Bjorn Stime and Nelson Gorrin, as they participated in workshops hosted by […] Read More >