Knowing of the challenges faced by students and health workers in developing countries, this libguide aspires to break the barriers that hamper access to credible scholarly information. It offers a succinct orientation on how to optimize online searching and provides links to Open Access Journals, Lectures & Clinical skills, eBooks and Databases.
This resource was created in support of efforts ofKenya Heart and Sole to promote global health, research and service learning. The site is supported by University of Massachusetts Boston College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Healey Library and the Office of International & Transnational Affairs
The Foundation of Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, the Children's Institute for Pain and Palliative Care (CIPPC), is offering two competitive scholarships for physicians from developing countries currently working in the field of pediatric pain and/or palliative care.
They are available for physicians from low and moderate income countries for the Pediatric Pain Master Class, Minneapolis, MN, USA (June 1-7, 2013) plus a one-week clinical practicum (May 27-31, 2013) with the Pain and Palliative Care team
The recipients of this scholarship will be selected based on leadership abilities, commitment to moving the field of pediatric pain and palliative care forward, and attending to underserved pediatric populations. The goal of this scholarship program is to identify medical professionals who are in a position to improve acute and chronic pain management for children both in their institution and beyond (region or country).
All applications are due by December 15, 2012 (Incomplete applications will not be considered)
For more information on this scholarship and eligibility criteria click here.
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How your gift supports the IAHPC mission
Achieved: $24,941
Goal: $30,000
83%
Education
Your gift funds the operational costs of our online courses taught by globally recognized experts who volunteer their time and provide educational resources relevant to palliative care topics. It also supports scholarships that enable palliative care workers to attend educational events and congresses, and allows us to maintain Pallipedia, the free, live, online dictionary.
The goal of this pillar is to implement strategies, resources and tools that will improve the competencies of the global workforce for appropriate palliative care delivery. We have two programs under this pillar plus many other resources for our members.
Your gift enables us to build and strengthen the partnerships that accelerate global, regional, and national advocacy for palliative care. We advocate for its integration into primary health care under universal health coverage and effective access to essential palliative care medicines and packages for people of all ages. Your gift supports our work to prepare delegates and participate in technical consultation meetings of the relevant UN organizations.
The goal this pillar is the integration of palliative care into primary health care within the spectrum of universal coverage to improve access to adequate care for patients in need. We offer the following to our members:
Documents on Human Rights and Access to Medicines and Care
Research
Your gift enables us to continue doing research that provides guidance and recommendations for action, based on responses from the global palliative care community. Such research includes our recent evaluation of the impact of euthanasia and assisted dying practices on palliative care workers and the use of essential medicines for palliative care. It also supports the costs of publications focused on research relevant to palliative care.
The goal of this pillar is to design and implement projects that lead to the integration of palliative care into health policies, resolutions, and key documents. Our studies help us provide guidance and recommendations, and take action based on the responses from the global palliative care community.
Your membership enables you to participate in IAHPC projects such as the:
Your gift enables us to continue our in-depth reporting and book reviews in Pallinews, as well as media campaigns that raise awareness about the need to increase access to care and support for patients and families.
We are a small organization that allocates over 80% of our budget to mission driven programs and to the maintenance of our free website. We need operational funding to continue the work.
Give a gift, get a gift
IAHPC members: When you gift a 2-year membership to a colleague in a low- or middle-income country, we extend your membership by 6 months.