News
The latest news stories, announcements and opportunities from CGHP.
Autumn Newsletter
14 October 2021
We shared our CGHP Autumn newsletter this week. The newsletter includes updates from some of our partnerships, recommended reads and upcoming events.
“My experience to date has taught me that partnership is at the heart of global health”
16 September 2021
Earlier this week, CGHP committee member and partner in the Cambridge Yangon Trauma Intervention Partnership, Dr Tom Bashford, published a short article for the Coalition for Global Prosperity. The piece titled, The Future of Aid: Development in the 2020s, offers an insightful and thought provoking read for those looking to engage in global health opportunities. Grab a coffee and have a read!
Creating videos for emergency care in Myanmar
16 August 2021
Last week doctors and nurses from the East of England region, Wales and the Lake District came together to create video tutorials using the simulation facilities at Cambridge University Hospitals. Many were members of the Burmese diaspora, who are healthcare workers in the NHS.
Collaboration to offer students global health opportunities
21 June 2021
CGHP is working with the Cambridge University Clinical School to offer an International Healthcare Supplementary Unit July 12 – 19. A series of short optional activities will be offered for 5th year medical students in recognition that overseas travel has not been possible this year during the medical elective.
We welcome new Chair of Committee, Catherine Arnold OBE
15 April 2021
After 6 successful years as Chair of Committee, David Wherrett, Director of Workforce at Cambridge University Hospitals, has stepped down. We thank David for his wonderful chairmanship and we now welcome new CGHP Chair, Catherine Arnold OBE.
CGHP says farewell to Intern, Fiona
1 April 2021
We said goodbye to our wonderful 2019-2020 Intern, Fiona Elliott. Fiona has supported the team in delivering the East of England Conference, numerous online events and the annual monitoring and evaluation report. The report explores the impact of global health engagement on NHS volunteers.