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The latest news stories, announcements and opportunities from CGHP.
Global Health Fellowships open to nurses, midwives and allied health professionals
15 July 2024
Applications for Global Health Fellowships (GHFs) are now open to nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (AHPs). The fellowships are a fantastic opportunity to develop greater understanding and participate in global health activities. Global Health Fellowships are offered to Band 6+ nurses, midwives and AHPS employed at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) with a minimum of two years’ continuous service at CUH.
CGHP announces new interim Chair
10 July 2024
We’re delighted to announce Dr Mike Knapton as Chair (interim) of the Cambridge Global Health Partnerships’ (CGHP) Committee. After more than three years as Chair of the CGHP Committee, Catherine Arnold OBE is stepping down. Mike is already a member of the CGHP Committee, having joined in 2023, and brings a wealth of relevant understanding and experience to the Chair role.
My CUH Story – Debbie Morgan
12 June 2024
Debbie Morgan joined Cambridge University Hospitals Trust (CUH) 30 years ago as a trainee clinical cytogeneticist. Since then she’s undertaken a range of senior leadership roles, including being involved with global health work with partners in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). She is a firm believer in the wide-reaching benefits of global health work, describing it as profoundly impactful in terms of personal development as well as providing valuable learning opportunities for the NHS and colleagues in LMICs.
Critical Care Nursing team recognised with CGHP award for International Day of the Nurse
16 May 2024
A team of Cambridge University Hospitals Trust (CUH) critical care nurses, led by Education Lead Lisa Enoch, are the recipients of a CGHP sponsored award in recognition of International Day of the Nurse 2024. The award acknowledges their ongoing work with partners in Uganda, to develop and share best practice in critical care in both the UK and Uganda.
From registered nurse to divisional director: remembering the impact of global health work on a long carer
19 April 2024
In this fascinating staff profile Tracey McClelland explains more about her career trajectory and the huge impact her work with CGHP in Botswana and the Philippines has had on her personal and professional development. As a member of the CGHP committee, Tracey continues to champion global health partnerships, supporting and promoting the opportunities to get involved to healthcare professionals at CUH.
Celebrating the contribution of overseas NHS staff to global health
29 February 2024
Overseas NHS Workers Day recognises the extraordinary contribution that people who’ve moved or migrated to the UK make to our health service – as well as to healthcare globally. Here we share the stories of staff who are contributing to global health by sharing their skills, time and expertise through CGHP partnerships and by participating in reciprocal training programmes.