In November 2020, the resumed 73rd World Health Assembly declared the year 2021 as the Year of the Health and Care Workers. This move came in recognition of the crucial role the health and care workforce played at the frontlines in facing the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a call to action to invest in […]
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After some weeks of preparation and eagerly waiting, we finally started the 148th Session of the World Health Organization Executive Board Meeting on the 18th of January, which marked the opening of one of the most high-level meetings worldwide concerning health and security. Exciting as the opening ceremony proved to be, the discussions and statements […]
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By TTMSA-Trinidad & Tobago, JAMSA-Jamaica, IFMSA-Honduras, IFMSA-Grenada, IFMSA External Affairs Regional Assistant for the Americas and IFMSA Regional Director for the Americas Climate change has shown to have a direct correlation between global warming and more destructive hurricanes developing in the Atlantic region. We have seen over the past decade a stark increase in the […]
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On the eve of the historic Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) entering into force, we celebrate this essential step towards preventing the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of the use of nuclear weapons and a big win for planetary health. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), International Council of Nurses (ICN), International […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the world and continues to pose huge financial and social burdens every day. The recent breakthroughs in the development and release of safe and effective vaccines has brought sparks of hope towards the end of this pandemic. The International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) recognises the crucial role of […]
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Dear IFMSA family, We would like to announce the opening of the call for applications for one of the main global health events of the year, the 74th World Health Assembly (WHA) and the 9th Youth PreWHA Workshop 2021, in the virtual setting. Background: The 74th World Health Assembly (WHA) will be held from 24th […]
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Dear IFMSA Family, Are you working on an Activity which you are passionate about? Do you truly believe that your Activity is making a change? Could other NMOs follow your lead? Then you should read the Call for the Rex Crossley Awards Applications below! About the Rex Crossley Award The Rex Crossley Awards (RCA) is […]
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From November 9th to 13th 2020, 15 IFMSA delegates attended OpenEd20 (Open Education Conference 2020) which virtually gathered over 1500 participants from around the globe. The Open Education Conference, organized by many partners including SPARC and Openstax, is an annual convening for sharing and learning about Open Educational Resources, Open Pedagogy, and Open Education Initiatives. […]
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Dear IFMSA members,We are opening the call for the IFMSA delegation to the 148th Executive Board Meeting of the World Health Organization, which will take place between the 1st of February and the 9th of February 2021. This email will inform you about all the procedures to apply to be a member of the delegation, […]
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IFMSA delegation at World Health Assembly 73 The World Health Assembly (WHA) 73 – Continued took place from the 9th till the 14th of November, 2020. The WHA is the main decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO) and usually takes place annually in May, in Geneva It is attended by Member States, Observers, […]
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