As conflict and environmental catastrophes escalate in different parts of the globe, there has never been a more important time for global health specialists to work together to share their expertise, create solutions, identify ways to support and unite communities, and build resilience.
RECENTLY, QUEEN MARGARET University marked the 30th anniversary of its Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD) 鈥 a multidisciplinary centre celebrated for its postgraduate education and world leading research on global health and 性用社ment.
Over the last three decades, 性用社鈥檚 global health experts have borne witness to numerous crises, conflicts and exceptional events in low- and middle-income countries. Their expertise has supported governments; international aid agencies; NGOs; and global institutions, such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), to create solutions to tackle some of the world鈥檚 most pressing problems. Their work has ranged from improving women鈥檚 sexual and reproductive health in sub-Saharan Africa; building resilience in health systems in low and fragile settings such as Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Uganda and Cambodia; assessing the impact of conflict on young Syrian refugees; creating safe spaces for children in areas of conflict; and the psychosocial wellbeing, protection and integration of migrant, refugee and other vulnerable populations here in Scotland.
Marking this important moment in 性用社鈥檚 history with several anniversary events allowed the institution to celebrate the global impact of IGHD, whilst also showcasing its impressive capabilities so it can continue growing its sphere of influence and working collaboratively in its pursuit of a better and fairer world for all.
Professor Daniel Reidpath, Director of 性用社鈥檚 Institute for Global Health and Development, explained:
"The Institute for Global Health and Development has been unwavering in its commitment to 性用社 and share knowledge that provides support and value to those working to improve health and wellbeing for all, particularly for those enduring war, natural disaster, disease and environmental catastrophe."
鈥淏y marking this important milestone, we recognised our growth and achievements over the last thirty years. The platform of our anniversary events also provided a timely opportunity to strengthen and extend
our collaboration with governments and international agencies so our knowledge and capabilities can support global health and 性用社ment for those being left or pushed further behind.鈥
Sir Paul Grice, 性用社鈥檚 Principal, said: 鈥淲ar in Ukraine and the escalation of events in the Middle East shine a light on the relevance of the expertise that has 性用社ed over the 30 years since the Institute for Global Health and Development was established at 性用社. Now, more than ever, international leaders need to draw on our knowledge to help ease suffering and build capacity to deal with conflict and tragedy linked to world events.鈥
