Global citizenship on the agenda for Scotland’s NHS workers
NewsPosted by: Dental Design 7th November 2018
Medical professionals from across Scotland have gathered at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow today (Friday 2nd November) to participate in the first NHS Scotland Global Citizenship Conference. Held in partnership with the Scottish Government, the conference has brought together a wide range of surgeons, doctors, dentists, nurses and other health professionals in Scotland to take part in international opportunities to promote global health and global citizenship.
During the day, delegates will hear from projects as varied as a partnership between NHS Borders and the St Francis Hospital in Zambia, to how a project to support the donation of equipment to health projects in Uganda has made a positive difference to healthcare there.
Speaking at the opening of the event, Mike McKirdy, the College’s Director of Global Health welcomed the delegates, and set out the College’s vision for this work. He said:
“As far back as the days of the great David Livingstone and beyond, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow has had a long and proud history of supporting the development of health care in the developing world.
“Today’s event places this work firmly in the twenty-first century.
“This event will allow attendees to hear about the fantastic Scottish projects that are already underway, and set in place plans to develop this work in the future. The valuable work our NHS Scotland staff and volunteers are already involved in not only helps to reduce common challenges such as disease epidemics but also to provide mutual learning opportunities which produce a more reinvigorated skilful workface.
“We’re grateful for the support and commitment that the Scottish Government have already shown for this issue, which has resulted in the establishment of the new Global Citizenship Programme and its associated Champions Network. That’s why we’re particularly delighted to be able work in partnership with the Scottish Government to host these champions amongst our delegates here today.
“With the commitment of our partners and the enthusiasm and professionalism of today’s attendees I look forward to a bright future for the global citizenship agenda here in the Scottish NHS.”
