Irish Global Health Network

Today is World Stroke Day! Join us in raising awareness about stroke prevention and recognising its signs. Remember the FAST method: 🧠 Face drooping 🧠 Arm weakness 🧠 Speech difficulty 🧠 Time to call emergency services Early intervention can save lives. #WorldStrokeDay #StrokeAwareness Learn more here https://bit.ly/2HtOzQy

Get ready for the 2024 FMK lecture! 🌍🎧 Take a moment to listen to our latest podcast, From Zambia to Ireland. Get ready for the annual Father Michael Kelly Lecture by listening to 15 years of insights on HIV and AIDS. You can find the podcast here: https://bit.ly/4fdbH0l 🎙️ Join us under the theme "remember and commit" for an evening of reflection and insights about the fight against HIV and AIDS. 📅 28th November 2024 ⏰ 17:00-19:00 Irish Time 📍 Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin More info and register https://bit.ly/409H87w Event hosted on behalf of Irish Aid #FMK2024 #worldaidsday #hiv #aids #hivawareness

💡 Did you know that Ireland has just one, part-time publicly funded psychos.exual therapist? Despite our history of s.exually damaging government practices & non-existent s.exual health policy, and our mental health services more generally being the least accessible in Europe.. 🌎 Along with speakers from the World Health Organization, Trinity College Dublin and Beyond Stigma, I was invited to speak on the mental health & stigma panel at the Irish Global Health Network conference earlier this month, with two hats on - my community work role (migrant rights at Nasc) and separately as a s.ex educator & trainee psychos.exual therapist. It was a really refreshing discussion on internalised stigma, social 'othering' and health rights, and I was delighted to catch up with some powerful health advocates afterwards! 🧠 S.exual wellbeing is increasingly being prioritised by health advocates when it comes to mental health and overall wellbeing. I will continue hoping and advocating for accessible, specialist s.exual & mental health services and education to be prioritised by our next government 🤞 Sx Sláinte

Moments from our IGHNx Taster Session at the IGHN 2024 Conference ✨ Save the date! #IGHNx is coming back! 📅 Date: February 13, 2025 📍 Location: Dublin Castle, Ireland Get your tickets for a discounted price with the code EARLYBIRD25 to get 15% off! You have time till Thursday, 31st October 2024! More info and register here: https://bit.ly/3XXd78j Co-hosted with the Health Service Executive Global Health Programme Rachel Dempsey Eunice Tolu Phillip PhD Scholar Nadine Ferris France, PhD (she/her) Fionnuala Moran matthew chersich #IGHNx2025 #GlobalHealthReimagined #Creativity #Innovation #Activism #SaveTheDate

Some more highlights from our IGHN Conference - Day 2 ✨ Can you spot yourself? 👀 All photos are now uploaded on our website https://bit.ly/3Lovehe Special thanks to our professional photographer Maïté Delneuville 📷 #IGHNConf24 #FosteringHumanity #BetterPlanet GOAL Global Comhlámh, Irish Association of Development Workers and Volunteers Health Service Executive Irish Aid Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) RCSI Institute of Global Surgery Frontline AIDS CBM Ireland Trinity College Dublin ISQua Women in Global Health AkiDwA Irish Family Planning Association HIV Ireland Concern Worldwide

Today is World Polio Day 🌎 Through global vaccination efforts, polio cases have reduced by over 99%, but the fight isn't over yet. Learn how to support the mission to end polio and protect every child, everywhere. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4dWvHDt #Polio #EndPolio #VaccinationMatters

📣 Save the date! The Irish Aid Annual Professor Father Michael J. Kelly Lecture is back! 📅 28th November 2024 ⏰ 16:30-19:00 Irish Time 📍 Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin Join us under the theme "remember and commit" for an evening of reflection and insights about the fight against HIV and AIDS. Event hosted on behalf of Irish Aid More info and register here https://bit.ly/409H87w #FMK2024 #worldaidsday #hiv #aids #hivawareness

October 22 is International Stuttering Awareness Day, a time to raise understanding about stammering and empower those who stammer. In Ireland, over 1% of the population is affected by stammering, a condition that can impact communication but not intelligence or abilities. The Irish Stammering Association offers support and advocacy to help create a more inclusive society. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3NffBtI #StutteringAwareness #InclusiveCommunication

Global Health. A Part of Your Workload? Absolutely! 🏥 🌏 In today’s interconnected world, global health is everyone's responsibility. Dr. Brendan O'Shea emphasises how local actions can have a global impact, and why Irish healthcare professionals should embrace the global health agenda. Read more here https://bit.ly/48hVKn7 Irish Medical Times #GlobalHealth #Healthcare #GlobalImpact

Khalifa Elmusharaf Re-Elected as Chair of the Irish Global Health Network 🌍 We are proud to announce that Dr. Khalifa Elmusharaf has been re-elected for another term as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Irish Global Health Network (IGHN). Dr. Elmusharaf’s visionary leadership has been pivotal in driving IGHN’s growth and impact in global health, both in Ireland and internationally. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Elmusharaf has demonstrated a deep commitment to building a more equitable global health landscape. His strategic vision has not only steered the organization through significant milestones but also set the course for its future success. Under his leadership, IGHN has: 🌟 Elevated global health discussions by leading the organization to host over 50 events, drawing participants from over 80 countries to address critical issues such as pandemic preparedness, health system strengthening, and equity in healthcare. 🚀 Empowered over 500 global health professionals, with cutting-edge capacity-building programs aimed at equipping the next generation of health leaders to tackle emerging global challenges. 🤝 Shaping strategic partnerships with key global health stakeholders, enhancing IGHN’s role as a leading platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and policy influence. 🌱 Promoted a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that marginalized communities are central to global health conversations. As he embarks on another term, Dr. Elmusharaf’s vision is to further expand IGHN’s reach and impact, ensuring that the organization continues to address the most pressing health challenges of our time. His leadership is an inspiration to all as we work toward a world where everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has access to quality healthcare. We look forward to another term of impactful leadership from Dr. Khalifa Elmusharaf, driving IGHN’s mission to new heights, in collaboration with an exceptional executive team, dedicated secretariat, and outstanding board members. Learn more about our work here: https://bit.ly/3tAbf7z #Leadership #GlobalHealth #IGHN #HealthEquity #CapacityBuilding #StrategicVision