Callum Forbes
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18-03-2018 18:16:34
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Phenomenal scoping review on surgical simulation-based training across Sub-Saharan Africa by Barnabas Alayande and colleagues incl. Abahuje Egide Robert Riviello Jamie Robertson (she/her) Prof. Abebe Bekele #NOTSS #simulation The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Prof James Garden
link.springer.com/article/10.100…
Check out our systematic review on the impact of #climatechange (through 'climate pressures') on surgical care (through bellwether procedures (c-sections, laparotomies & open fracture care)) where we assess the evidence & knowledge gaps.
bit.ly/bellwether-cli… #globalsurgery
Great panel #ClimateAction & #HealthEquity Foreign Policy this ☀️We MUST:
•Strengthen capacity in local communities
•Amplify all voices🗣️
•Transform our health structures & financing to ⬇️ carbon 👣🌱
•Promote sustainable development
•Be accountable
#UNGA2023 #UNGA77
“We need technology & resilience.
We need to strengthen health systems & flexible financing going to local communities.
And we *must* be accountable! It is our debt!” Anil Soni
#UNGA2023 #UNGA78 #GlobalHealth #GlobalSurgery #SurgeryUHC #UHC2030 #ClimateActionNow
“We have a debt to LMIC communities at most risk from the #climatecrisis whose resources we have stolen”
Strong response from Anil Soni following calls for debt review to fund #climatechange #health adaptation from Awa Marie Coll Seck during Foreign Policy 'Time to Adapt' forum @UNGA
The time for questioning & indecision is over: we know the #climate crisis is a #health crisis + we need to act now. Grateful for the The Guardian coverage of our event yesterday on the sidelines of #UNGA78 highlighting this issue. Read the article here ➡️theguardian.com/global-develop…
Primary healthcare holds immense potential, yet remains underutilized. It’s time to empower individuals, equip them with the right tools, train a new generation of community health workers, and importantly, ensure they’re fairly compensated. 🌍 #SurgeryUHC #CommunityHealth
Deep thanks to the leaders & decision makers who joined Seed Global Health for an urgent conversation about #ClimateChange and #Health in the run up to #COP28 . Grateful for your calls to action Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Dr Maria Neira Office Of The UAE Special Envoy For Climate Change World Bank Dr. Lazarus Chakwera Austin Demby #UNGA78
' #Climate change is killing us today. We can reverse its inequitable impacts by investing in heath, building resilient h/care systems'
Vanessa Kerry, MD MSc advocating for a #health -centered approach to climate investment at #NYClimateWeek session on addressing the climate-health-equity nexus
'At #UNGA78 let's remember that the health of our planet and the health of our people are intertwined. 🌴☀️The message is very clear. It's time to take bold steps towards climate justice and health equity. 💪🤝 #GlobalHealth #ClimateWeekNYC #UHC2030 #SurgeryUHC #GlobalSurgery
'The intersection of Climate action and health equity is where the future of our planet snd well-being converge. 🌍💚 team #PGSSC HarvardGlobalSurgery joins the conversations at #UNGA78 . Lets build a sustainable, equitable world together. 🌱🤝 #Health4all #UCH2030 #UNGAHLM #ClimateWeek
Excited for next weeks' #UNGA78 and #Climate WeekNYC . Led by the fearless Kee Park, our team of committed fellows and collaborators are looking forward to advocating for #Health4all and #Climate action! Stay tuned for live updates.
HarvardGlobalSurgery getting ready for #UNGA78
Gathering forces to advocate for #GlobalSurgery and #GlobalHealth 🌎Let's use this opportunity to push for stronger and equitable health systems worldwide, endorse #UHC2030 , and promote #Health4all
Honored to be appointed today by Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as World Health Organization (WHO) Special Envoy for #ClimateChange & Health. The climate crisis is a health crisis & we need urgent action to drive awareness, invest in climate smart #HealthSystems + develop mitigation & adaptation solutions. #ClimateHealthNexus
The #ClimateCrisis significantly impacts #maternal outcomes, particularly in #LMICs 🚨
Read our strategic policies that can anticipate & protect #pregnant women 🌍🤰🏥
#Pakistan #Flood
HarvardGlobalSurgery Sabrina Juran (she/her/ella) IJGO
Lunds universitet
obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10…
This paper reminds me why I am so lucky to work HarvardGlobalSurgery. Passionate people advancing the dialogue on important aspects of #globalsurgery . Grateful to be able to work with this stellar crew. Callum Forbes Vanitha Raguveer John G Meara 🇲🇹🇦🇺🇺🇸 Matt Hey Hamaiyal Sana Abbie Naus MD, MPH Craig McClain, MD, MPH
It’s time for the surgical community to take more climate-conscious action, starting with increased accountability and tracking of carbon emissions
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Read more about E-liability accounting in surgical care in our piece for BMJ Global Health