FRRHH News

FRRHH News items from July 2023

The Role of a Clinical Advisor in a Humanitarian Organisation

Published: 28 July 2023

Judith Kendell, FRRHH member, discusses her role as an advisor in Anaesthesia with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), a humanitarian organisation providing medical care in conflict, disaster, remote and rural healthcare settings. The advisor's responsibilities include clinical work, teaching, and managerial tasks, while collaborating with other organisations to develop standards and guidelines for low-resource contexts.

World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine Conference

Published: 27 July 2023

In May of this year a truly international and multidisciplinary group of disaster and emergency medicine champions gathered in Killarney, Ireland for the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine Conference (WADEM). WADEM saw the presentation of research, an enthusiastic exchange of ideas, best practice and provided the opportunity to forge strong international connections.

Medilink - Developing Local Talent

Published: 24 July 2023

Now more than ever, many countries recognise the need to grow and develop their national capabilities in a variety of fields towards an international standard. This is often particularly relevant in the area of the delivery of healthcare. Developing well trained doctors, medics, and nurses from local resources offers great benefit to industries operating in countries where traditionally there has been an overreliance on expatriates and foreign expertise.

FRRHH Welcome The Humanitarian & Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) as Newest Organisation Member

Published: 24 July 2023

The Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare are delighted to announce our newest Organisation Member, The Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI).