News
The latest news stories, announcements and opportunities from CGHP.
Second Day of the East of England Global Health Conference – Research, Education & Practice
19 November 2020
The second half of our East of England Global Health Conference took place on the afternoon of the 19th November. Attendees were offered the choice of three panel sessions focussing on Research, Education and Practice. We heard from experts and engaged in stimulating discussion with attendees.
Opening day of the East of England Global Health Conference – Research, Education & Practice
9 November 2020
The first of two half day sessions focussed on primary care and public health. Chaired by Dr Tony Jewel, we heard from an interdisciplinary panel of experts discussing a range of topics including impact of diet, access to antiretroviral therapy, drug resistance, the role of Cambridge in global health and planetary health. The keynote was delivered by Professor Amanda Howe who reminded us that primary care is the cornerstone of equitable global health, and the considerable need for multi-sectoral collaboration.
Cancer Initiative shares first newsletter
1 October 2020
Read the first Cambridge Cancer Initiative newsletter here. The initiative is a collaboration with the Uganda Cancer Institute in Kampala, and brings together experts from across Cambridge and Uganda to collaborate across research, practice and education.
Myanmar partnership hosts first virtual training session
29 June 2020
A group of critical care and microbiology consultants from Cambridge University Hospitals hosted a virtual training session for partners in Myanmar. The session, which was led by UK partnership lead, Dr Rowan Burnstein, was titled COVID-19 – Sharing and Learning with a Focus on Critical Care.
The CGHP Challenge reaches Kampala
8 June 2020
The team are delighted to announce that we have reached our goal, and have arrived (virtually) in Kampala! Thanks to the 95 individuals who have been walking, running and cycling. We have covered an impressive 58000 miles, traversing the Pyrenees, crossing the Sahara, skirting the national parks of the DRC, to finally meet our partners in the city of 7 hills.
Funding to support health partnership COVID-19 response and recovery
1 June 2020
CGHP is delighted to have received funding from the THET Health Worker Action Fund, following a successful grant application. The funding has allowed partners in Kampala, Uganda, to procure vital PPE and infection prevention control supplies.