Policing is a threat to public health and human rights. We propose a definition for abolitionist public health. gh.bmj.com/content/bmjgh/…

"growth is a distraction from what truly matters, namely: poverty eradication and well-being for all. (...) the economies of rich countries have grown far beyond what isnecessary to allow people to flourish; they have become obese." documents.un.org/doc/undoc/gen/…

200 nationalities, one NHS. Huge thanks to everyone who has dedicated their lives to caring for others.

And remember: If you live in Harlem, it will likely NOT feel like 97 degrees on Tuesday—it will probably feel 30 degrees hotter. This is due to a history of racist urban planning—cutting trees in these neighborhoods which make it many many degrees hotter than other NYC areas.

We can't wait seeing you, we are excited for the panel discussions at #AfCEM24 on "Getting Published" and "Becoming a Reviewer" with eminent editors Prof. Ellen Weber (EMJ), Prof. Petra Brysiewicz (Int J of Emerg Nursing), and A/Prof. Peter Hodkinson (Afr J Emerg Med).

📢New Fellowship Opportunity📢 Exciting 1 year placement in Sierra Leone for an NHS Band 7 A&E nurse or minimum 4th year specialist emergency medicine trainee, starting at the end of this year. Deadline to apply 2nd Aug 2024. More info & apply here👇 kcl.ac.uk/kghp/volunteer…

The richest 1% are responsible for the same quantity of planet-wrecking greenhouse gases as two-thirds of humanity. These are not natural facts. They are the result of humanity’s choices. We can, and must, decide to do things differently.

My book 'Safer Surgery for Africa' is now available as an ebook on Kobo: kobo.com/za/en/ebook/sa… (I really like the formatting and style in Kobo)

Strengthening Healthcare in #SierraLeone 🇸🇱: King's Global Health Partnerships team from London visited Freetown King's Sierra Leone Partnership to advance healthcare initiatives at Connaught Hospital. New Emergency Care Strengthening project launched. Join us in making a difference: tinyurl.com/5c3b92ka #GlobalHealth

This is an open letter addressed to President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris , and Jill Biden signed by 45 American physicians and nurses, about what we saw while working in Gaza. Please feel free to distribute. A PDF can be downloaded from the link and/or QR code on page 1.

The longer I work in psychiatry, the more & more I'm reminded that poverty is one of the most harmful factors (if not the most harmful factor) affecting peoples' mental health.

Reeves claims we are at risk of economic instability. Now she cancels the winter fuel allowance. I don’t need it but millions do. Why is she punishing the vulnerable and not taxing the rich? October 30 is budget day. There will be “difficult decisions”. Tax is on the agenda.

Speaking out against the blatant and violent racism that is putting the lives of millions of brown and black people in the UK in danger is also #GlobalHealth. Global Health is not technical solutions to political problems. It is political by nature.

THET condemns recent riots and stands firmly with #diaspora healthcare staff in the UK. Read the full statement 👇 buff.ly/3WUjBW7

Mpox outbreaks in Africa— the African region must manufacture tests, medicines, and vaccines, and must have full access to modern technologies like the mRNA platform bmj.com/content/386/bm…

BREAKING: The Lancet backs UNAIDS call on Gilead to drop the price & share the tech for the new HIV prevention medicine that only needs two injections a year. Their Editorial demands “the price will need to be a lot lower” and warns “the world is watching to see how Gilead acts.”

When is enough, enough? Humanitarian rights and protection for children in conflict settings must be revisited bmj.com/content/386/bm…

Years of anti-migrant policies and dehumanising rhetoric culminated in the far-riot riots we saw in the UK. The UK government must take action to address structural #Racism, xenophobia and #Islamophobia. thelancet.com/journals/lance…