Developing world health symposium

[ May 16, 2007; 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Is medical aid a hindrance or a help?
Come and hear speakers debate this fundamental issue about health and human rights.

Speakers include:

Professor Tarantola - AIDS specialist who previously work for the WHO
Philipe Tanguy - Head of communication of MSF
a human rights lawyer.

16th May 2007 - 5:30 for 6pm start

Edmund Blackett theatre, Prince of Wales Hospital

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IFMSA General Assembly AM 2007, Canterbury UK

[ August 4, 2007 to August 10, 2007. ] Applications are now being received for the Australian Delegation to the IFMSA General Assembly August Meeting 2007. The GA AM 2007 will be held in Canterbury, UK and will be an amazing opportunity to engage in global health issues on a truly international level.

Read on to view the promotional video and find out more about applications

Dr Sujit talk available

globalHOME recently hosted an inspirational evening featuring Dr Sujit from the Calcutta Village Project, India. Dr Sujit shared his inspirational story of establishing the Indian Institute for Mother and Child (IIMC) in Calcutta and his experiences over the past 20 years.

A rich media presentation is now available

Health Advocacy Forum presents, Dr Sujit

[ March 19, 2007; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Dr Sujit is founder of The Calcutta Village Project and he enables the delivery of medicine to some of the poorest people in India. In 1988, he began this work from an abandoned stable. Today, his hospital and surgeries treat 5,000 children each month and 50,000 people every year. He has also expanded his efforts to facilitate sanitation, education and micro-credit for the lasting benefit of these communities.

Dr Sujit is currently visiting Australia to talk about his work and share his perspective on sustainable community development.

He will be in Sydney for one night only. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear his remarkable story.

When: Monday 19th March, 6pm refreshments for a 6.30pm presentation
Where: Footbridge Theatre, The University of Sydney

Wine and light food will be provided
All are welcome, including members of the general public
Admission is free

Read on to find out more!

First globalHOME meeting for the year

If you are interested in getting involved in globalHOME or just want to find out a little more about what we do, come along to our first meeting for 2007.
The details are:
When: Monday, 5th March - 5:30pm
Where: Mackie Building (upstairs)
For more information please contact Michelle Nicholson at mnic6802@med.usyd.edu.au.