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GHI Applications 2021-2022
Hello everyone! Applications for the Global Health Initiative positions are open! GHI is looking for students to fill the role of Co-Chair and Communications Lead for the upcoming academic year! This is an outstanding opportunity to apply your leadership skills and to liaise with global health leaders around the province. Co-Chair Roles and Responsibilities: Overall […]
Climate Health Workshop Series
Hello all! This January and February, UBC Medicine Global Health is hosting a three-part Climate Heath series of workshops. We hope you’ll join us for these interactive sessions with some fascinating speakers! Please RSVP for the workshops here. Workshop 1: PaRX: Prescribing Nature January 25th, 8-9 PM Join us for an interactive workshop on the […]
SCOPEN Pals Project
UBC GHI introduces the SCOPEN Pals Project! While we cannot plain in-person exchanges during 2020/2021, the CFMS i sinstead using this season to create virtual experiences for students. Because, even though we can’t do exchanges, we can still “exchange the world”! What is SCOPEN Pals? This program is a pen pal program/networking/mentorshp match. […]
GHI Applications Open!
Hello everyone, The application to participate in projects such as the Climate Health and Refugee Health Initiative with the Global Health Initiative (GHI) is open!! GHI offers opportunities to participate in global health projects in India, Nepal, Kenya, Taiwan, Bhutan, and Canada, and is an incredible way to experience global health education and hands-on skills […]
Global Health Newsletter – July 2020
Hello everyone! Welcome to the July edition of the Global Health Initiative newsletter! Top Local News Coronavirus live updates – a great source of up-to-date news in this pandemic BC Local News Top World News Hong Kong’s new security law explained Blast off for NASA mission to detect life on Mars Top Medical News COVID-19 […]
Global Health Newsletter – June 2020
Hello everyone! Welcome to the June Global Health Initiative newsletter! How crazy is it that we are halfway through 2020 – this year has seen much strife and chaos. I hope everyone is safe, well, and healthy. Top Local News Coronavirus live updates – a great source of up-to-date news in this pandemic BC Marks […]
Global Health Newsletter – May 2020
Hello everyone! Welcome to the May Global Health Initiative newsletter! As with the previous newsletter, the world has seen a lot of change this month, and many nations are cautiously and slowly-reopening! We are flattening the curve! Top Local News Coronavirus live updates – a great source of up-to-date news in this pandemic 250,000 front-line […]
Immunization Week: Friday!
Hello everyone, Here’s is Friday’s Immunization Week post from the Global Health Committee at BC Children’s Hospital! – – – – – – – – Good morning! Today is the LAST day of our Immunization week! 1. FAQ – Vaccination – We are answering your questions ! – Learn about […]
Immunization Week: Thursday
Hello everyone, Thursday’s Immunization Week is brought to you by the Global health Committee at the BC Children’s Hospital! Hi all, It’s Thursday, let’s talk about The Impact of the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic on Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. – Learn about measles. – Learn about polio and the current situation. Click here for full information: Immunization week 2020 […]
Immunization Week: Wednesday
Hello everyone, Here is Wednesday’s edition of Immunization Week from the Global Health Committee at BC Children’s Hospital! Good Morning, It’s Wednesday already! Today, let’s talk about how to continue to be Protected together even during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we all know, many services are close. Clinics and hospitals are still open but their […]