Family Medicine in Sudan
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 part of
Association of Iraqi Academics UK 2nd Annual Medical Conference 13th of June 2015
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 UK 2nd
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
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
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 March 2015).
MPH student presentation at the Chevening Conference
What is the link between Ebola outbreaks and Health Systems? This is a question which needs to be asked in order to understand how this virus came to find its
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
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: A life
2015 Arab Health Award for Innovation & Achievements
In a very glamorous award ceremony in the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center on the 27th of January, 2015, Professor Tawfik Khoja received the 2015 Arab Health Award for
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Living conditions in Iraq must improve if health investment is to yield results
A new review has shown that the health of Iraqis will continue to deteriorate unless there is an improvement in living conditions. Despite enormous investment in Iraq’s health system in