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The aim of the Irish Forum for Global Health is to contribute to improvement in the health of individuals and populations globally by creating networks that will promote research and education and advocate for investment in global health.

Irish Civil Society Meeting with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria

The Irish Forum for Global Health and Dochas HIV&AIDS Working Group are pleased to invite you to a breakfast meeting with Mr. Michael O'Connor, Manager of the Civil Society and Private Sector Partnerships at the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria.

IFGH 2012 International Conference: Update 20 January 2012

The draft programme for the Irish Forum for Global Health Conference - Global Health Workforce: Pathways to Health is now available online. Registration is also open.

Call for Abstracts: Irish Forum for Global Health International Conference

Call for Abstracts: Irish Forum for Global Health International Conference
Global Health Workforce: Pathways to Health
hosted by Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland,
2-3 February 2012

Take part in World AIDS Day 2011 in Ireland (WAD2011)!

World AIDS Day this year is about 'Getting to Zero'
- Zero New HIV Infections
- Zero Discrimination
- Zero AIDS Related Deaths

DCU News Headlines: 'The Global Health Workforce: Pathways to Health', Symposium and learning event: School of Nursing and Human Sciences DCU, 20 October 2011

'The Global Health Workforce: Pathways to Health', Symposium and learning event: School of Nursing and Human Sciences DCU, 20 October 2011

The School of Nursing and Human Sciences at DCU recently co-hosted a one day symposium and learning event on the theme of 'The Global Health Workforce: Pathways to Health'. The event was co-hosted with the Irish Forum for Global Health (IFGH), and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, in association with Irish Aid. Health workers are the cornerstone of efforts to promote health and bring health services to those who need them, and more so in low income-countries where the needs are greatest.

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UPDATE: 17 October 2011 - Working Document for Participants on 20th October 2011

Materials for the 20th October Symposium

Global Health Workforce - Pathways to Health: Upcoming Events

Two upcoming Global Health Workforce - Pathways to Health Events!

- 20th October 2011: One Day Symposium and Learning Event - Co-hosted by School of Nursing, DCU and IFGH: More details under 'IFGH 2011-2012 Conference and Events'

- 2 until the 3rd February 2012: International Two Day Conference - Co-hosted by RCSI and IFGH

Health Dialogues: Dialogue on Diarrhoea

Dialogue on Diarrhoea : Hygiene, Sanitation and Water: Forgotten Foundations of Health? 15 March 2011

To mark World Water Day the Irish Forum for Global Health hosted a health dialogue on diarrhoea and WASH.

World AIDS Day 2010 - Father Michael Kelly and James O Connor on Pat Kenny Live

World AIDS Day 2010 - Father Michael Kelly and James O Connor on Pat Kenny Live

Health Dialogues: Strengthening health systems needs sharper service delivery focus

Health Dialogues - Irish Forum for Global Health and Irish Aid: 14 September 2010: Strengthening health systems needs sharper service delivery focus: Experiences and evidence from the field

IFGH Biennial Conference 2008

Global Health Challenges: Environment, Hunger and Diseases of Poverty

Wise Words

"Let me emphasize that our position is that nutrition is not a substitute for appropriate treatment, but prolongs good health and serves as a solid foundation that determines the success of other medical interventions."

- Jacob Zuma - President Of South Africa

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Financial transaction tax, aid effectiveness: Key moments for action

Financial transaction tax, aid effectiveness: Key moments for action This November provides decision-makers with two opportunities to make decisions which could make a huge difference to development and global health programmes.

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Donors and the Global Fund

Irish has been a very strong supporter of the Global Fund since its very beginnings in 2002.

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Breaking the silence on aid workers salaries

A new international Task Force has been set up to promote 'a fair day's work for a fair day's pay' for workers and to develop organisational capacity in lower income countries. The research which found discrepancies between the salaries earned by loc...

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