Call for Watchers to participate in the 76th World Health Assembly (May 2023 – attendance in person)

PHM is preparing to watch the 76th World Health Assembly (WHA76) of the World Health Organisation. The session will take place from 21st to 30th May in Geneva, Switzerland. The World Health…

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Advancing the Decolonisation of Health in Africa: Challenges, Opportunities, and Collaborations

The Decolonising Health in Africa working group recently held a meeting with Vinh-Kim Nguyen, a physician and anthropologist who co-directs the Global Health Centre in Switzerland. The discussion highlighted the…

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Traditional Birth Attendants in Uganda: Why They’re Preferred Over Professional Health Service Providers

Traditional birth attendants (TBAs) in Uganda are lay persons with minimal or no formal health training who assist during pregnancy, childbirth, and the immediate post-partum period. The History of TBAs…

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