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From Taboo to Transformative: A call to action to recognize proper sexual and reproductive health as a human right

By Camille Rich, Key Correspondent for the Irish Global Health Network Sex. Condoms. Genitals. Abortion. Words like these describing aspects of sexual health often make people feel uncomfortable or … Continue reading "From Taboo to Transformative: A call to action to recognize proper sexual and reproductive...

Ireland’s International Development Policy: Implications for Health – 14 January, 2020

by globalhealth on Oct 14, 2019 in Past Events

IGHN together with RCSI and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade hosted an event to present and discuss Ireland’s new International Development policy: A Better World as it relates to … Continue reading "Ireland’s International Development Policy: Implications for Health – 14 January,...

Smart Cards are increasing health access for the urban extreme poor in Bangladesh

by globalhealth on Oct 14, 2019 in Global Health Exchange 2019, Key Correspondent Articles, Key Correspondent News

By Xueyuan Deng, Key Correspondent for the Irish Global Health Network Speaking at the 2019 Global Health Exchange Conference in Dublin, Md. Mosarouf Hossain, Programme Manager of PROSHOMON (Promoting Sustainable … Continue reading "Smart Cards are increasing health access for the urban extreme poor in...

Mobile Healthcare: Enhancing Accessibility in Conflict-Ridden South Sudan

by globalhealth on Oct 10, 2019 in Global Health Exchange 2019, Key Correspondent Articles, Key Correspondent News

By Rosie Jervase, Key Correspondent for the Irish Global Health Network From 2013 onwards, the people of South Sudan have been strongly affected by an ongoing civil war. Persistent disputes … Continue reading "Mobile Healthcare: Enhancing Accessibility in Conflict-Ridden South...

SURVIVING SURVIVAL: A PLEA TO BETTER THE LIVES THAT ARE BEING SAVED, AFTER THEY ARE SAVED

by globalhealth on Sep 27, 2019 in Key Correspondent Articles, Key Correspondent News, News

By Ashley Scott, Key Correspondent for the Irish Global Health Network On Thursday 12th September 2019, I had the privilege to attend Dr. Cliona O’Sullivan’s aptly named talk: “Is Survival … Continue reading "SURVIVING SURVIVAL: A PLEA TO BETTER THE LIVES THAT ARE BEING SAVED, AFTER THEY ARE...

Professor Michael Kelly HIV and AIDS Lecture – November 28, 2019

by globalhealth on Sep 27, 2019 in IGHN Conferences, Past Events

We are pleased to announce that this event was successfully hosted with more than 120 participants attending this year’s annual lecture. Video Presentations from Speakers are Available on the official … Continue reading "Professor Michael Kelly HIV and AIDS Lecture – November 28,...

4th ESTHER Ireland Partnership Forum – December 3, 2019

by globalhealth on Sep 27, 2019 in IGHN Conferences, Past Events

The 4th ESTHER Ireland Partnerships Forum was successfully hosted on December 3. Venue: Smock Alley Theatre Time: 09:30 to 15:30 VIEW THE VIDEO PLAYLIST VIEW THE PROGRAMME DOWNLOAD FUNDRAISING PRESENTATION … Continue reading "4th ESTHER Ireland Partnership Forum – December 3,...

The Legacy of Kevany

by globalhealth on Sep 26, 2019 in Key Correspondent Articles, Key Correspondent News

By Key Correspondent, Libhan Collins The lifetime work of John Kevany, Professor Emeritus of International Health at Trinity College Dublin who passed away in 2003, is celebrated through the John … Continue reading "The Legacy of...