This event took an alternative look at global health from the viewpoint of those who have pre-existing personal links to lower-resource settings. We brought out some challenging truths as well as unique opportunities afforded by these connections. Using short key-notes, break-outs and panel discussion we explored how to use these connections to start having more conversations: minimising assumptions and maximising the potential for more informed and responsible global health engagement. Watch a recording of the keynotes and panels, with details of our keynote speakers found below.
Dr Farida Khawaja
Farida grew up in Sialkot, Pakistan. She is a fellow of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) and holds a diploma of Public Health from the LSHTM. Currently, she is a full-time consultant at the Launceston General Hospital, a co-Director of EM Training, deputy censor for Tasmania, and co-country representative to Pakistan for ACEM. Her interests are in equity in access to emergency care, training and clinical practice in resource-poor contexts, leadership and climate health. In Pakistan, together with the Pakistan Society of Emergency Medicine (PSEM) she has facilitated launching the Emergency Life Support program, and regularly coordinates courses in various locations.
Dr Taj Hassan
Taj is a consultant in Emergency Medicine at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Immediate Past President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (2016 – 2019). He is also the Board Chair for Europe on the International Federation for Emergency Medicine. He has recently led initiatives to help develop Emergency Medicine in his country of birth, Pakistan and is Chair of the International Committee of PSEM as well as supporting other neighbouring countries where the specialty is still evolving.