The school year is starting this week at the University of Malawi College of Medicine! We just received pictures from our partner in Blantyre and wanted to share them with you. Visit our website for information on our current projects https://t.co/9KCH26KF59
#malawi#CMF
Today is the final day of the Canadian Conference on Global Health!
Happening right now –"Inclusive knowledge translation approaches to advance health equity: lessons from the Partnership for Evidence and Equity in Responsive Social Systems"
#CCGH2022
Day 2 of the Canadian Conference on Global Health
First plenary session happening right now – Stories for Change: Realizing Indigenous Maternal Child Health
Alexandra King, Cheryllee Bourgeois, Karen Lawford, Norma Rabbitskin, Samir Shaheen-Hussain
#CCGH2022
The Canadian Conference on Global Health 2022 has officially begun! Eva Slawecki welcomes all participants joining virtually and in-person #CCGH2022#Globalhealth
Today is the first day of the Canadian Conference on Global Health. First session happening right now – Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Justice: Abia Akram (Disability Rights Activist), Dr. Perez-Brumer, Beverley Essue (UofT), Madhu Pai (McGill Un.) & Dr. Magda Robalo
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Congratulations to CMF Board Director, Major (Retired) Dr. Karen Breeck, the recipient of the Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation in recognition of her dedication to military women’s health and well-being.
#lizhoffmanmemorialcommendation#awards#cmf#healthcare
This year 150 young black leaders were awarded prestigious @theBBPA National Scholarships, including the Canadian Medical Foundation's Bursary for Black Medical Students. To learn more about our bursary visit https://t.co/sIq4gjuSt6
#bbpa#medicalbursaries
Today, June 21, is National Indigenous National Indigenous Peoples Day🧡 It was created to give people an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the unique history, traditions, and knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
Congratulations to CMF's new Director, Dr. Michael Dan, and his wife Dr. Amira Dan, who just received the Association of Fundraising Professionals Outstanding Philanthropist Award.
#philanthropists#cmf#Awards
September 30, 2021, marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Let's make the commitment to learn more about Indigenous history and the ongoing impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities.
We are pleased to announce the completion of CMF’s project with GlobalMedic, and the distribution of Family Emergency Kits (FEKs) to families who were affected by displacement and conflict in Northwest Syria. https://t.co/WxAr1rfEvM
#syria#closethegap#stopthespread#Health
CMF’s Bursaries for Indigenous Medical Students is Indspire’s only bursary open to medical students across Canada. Read more https://t.co/ptUdv5cvs4
#indigenouseducation#indigenousmedicalbursary
Vital hygiene supplies delivered to healthcare workers in Northwest Syria! Completed in partnership with the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations-Canada (UOSSM Canada)
Read more https://t.co/v9NoB7rDl5
#hygiene#healthcare#healthcareworkers
CMF mourns the loss of the children whose remains were discovered at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. The injustice did not end with the closing of residential schools, it continues with further injustice including access to health care and health outcomes.