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LAST CHANCE TO APPLY TO JOIN OUR 2020/2021 COMMITTEE! The deadline to get your application in is tonight! Click the link to access the application and get more info!. If you have any questions just drop us a message, or email mcrglobalhealth@gmail.com mcrglobalhealth.com/2020/05/09/joi…

It’s World Refugee Day. At least 1% of the world's population have fled their homes as a result of conflict or persecution. This year it is imperative we continue to fight for a more inclusive and equal world. See the infographic and link for more info! unhcr.org/refugeeday/

This year it is also important to acknowledge the negative impact COVID-19 has had on victims and survivors of sexual violence in conflict. Read learn more info on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: un.org/en/observances…

It is estimated that for each rape reported in connection with a conflict, 10 to 20 cases go undocumented due to the stigma associated with sexual violence. Learn more more on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict here: un.org/sexualviolence…

Today is World Environment Day! 24% of all global deaths are linked to the environment. It’s important to improve our earth in order to improve our health. Please see the link below for some virtual events that you can get involved with! worldenvironmentday.global/latest/schedule

It’s World No Tobacco Day! Ever wondered what the world would be like if nobody smoked? Check out this video to see the impact that no smoking for just one day could have on the world. #TobaccoExposed youtube.com/watch?time_con…

It's World No Tobacco Day! It’s time we expose the tactics used by the tobacco industry, and empower people of our generation to stand against tobacco . Check out the WHO’s Q&A about strategies employed by the industry to influence youth! #TobaccoExposed who.int/news-room/q-a-…

Committee applications for 2020/21 are open! If you would like to become more involved in the society, check out the positions available and apply via the link below. Applications open to all @OfficialUoM students, deadline 2nd October 2020 mcrglobalhealth.com/2020/05/09/joi…

All are welcome to attend the first online Making a Difference Awards on the 7th of May! @lemnsissay will be presenting the winners with their awards and will also be available after the awards for a short Q&A. We look forward to seeing you! #MaDAwards youtube.com/watch?v=l1ASwH…

Anyone can be a vaccine champion, and education is the key to improvement! Talk to people about the benefits of vaccination through using the 5 simple facts below. #VaccinesWork

In light of the COVID-19 situation it is important to look at how the pandemic affects routine vaccinations! Click the link to see some of its potential repercussions on measles and the WHO's guidance. #VaccinesWork who.int/immunization/d…

It’s World immunisation week. Vaccines mean protection for the population. Click the link to read some incredible stories on how some are making vaccines accessible to all! #VaccinesWork who.int/news-room/camp…

The world's poorest and most marginalised people are hardest hit by malaria, and they are also likely to be the most affected by COVID-19. This #WorldMalariaDay we are reminded of the importance of building secure health systems to defend against disease!

Today is World Malaria Day! Sustained global investment to end malaria prevents almost 100M cases of malaria and saves nearly 600,000 lives each year! Watch the video to see one of the many stories of how the malaria vaccine is changing lives. #endmalaria youtube.com/watch?time_con…

It's world immunization week! This year it’s all about vaccines working for all! But, there are almost 20 million unvaccinated and under-vaccinated children in the world today. Check out some fast facts on the impact of immunization below! #VaccinesWork unicef.org/stories/infogr…

Today is World Health Day! This year is all about supporting our nurses and midwives. They make up 50% of the global healthcare force and are vital in our quest for universal health coverage. So take a moment to say thank you!

💧World Water Day💧 71% of the world is water but only 2.5% of that is drinkable. Although our water is recycled (water in London taps has been recycled 7 times), large amounts of drinking water is still lost in each cycle. Here is how you can save!

Lizzy Haughton, the Activities Officer at @ManchesterSU on the #ClimateCrisis - we need to advocate for community and connectedness. Message of tonight's event - only by working together can we tackle the greatest crisis and threat to life our planet and its people have faced.

Dr Raja @DrRajaMurugesan talks about inequality in climate change - those who contribute the LEAST to emissions are the MOST impacted. The most vulnerable and deprived suffer the most, "cradle to grave". #ClimateChange #HealthInequalities

There are significant health inequalities both globally and locally when it comes to climate change's impact on our health, says @DrRajaMurugesan from @ManchesterHCC and the Manchester Climate Change Partnership #ClimateCrisis #HealthInequalities