May 2015

June 29 & 30, 2015. Hotel Fort Canning, Singapore. A healthy way of life should be every individual’s goal. However, healthcare privileges differ across societies, and requires the combined efforts of government, the private sector, the public and health workers themselves to ensure both the accessibility and affordability of healthcare services. Funding for health and medical facilities are vital to the health and well-being of the public.

Tuesday May 19, 2015 @ 7pm. Room 1058 Mona Campbell Building, 1459 LeMarchant Street, Halifax. Featuring Dr. José de Jesús Portilla García Free event/donations accepted. All funds raised go to CNC's Cuba for West Africa Fund. The Nova Scotia Cuba Association is pleased to welcome Dr. José de Jesús Portilla García to Halifax on Tuesday, May 19. Dr. Portilla Garcia is taking part in a nation-wide tour organized by the Canadian Network on Cuba (CNC) to discuss the invaluable contribution of the Cuban medical brigades to the global fight against Ebola in the West African nations of Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone.

Aug 24-27, 2015. Manila, Philippines. Engage to Change. An outstanding conference program with over 70 sessions across 2 tracks covering 6 themes. Whether you are a senior government official, policy maker, researcher, scientist, NGO, CSO, student...there is something for you. Also, featuring innoplace, a marketplace where the latest start-ups and established players across the industry are showcasing their innovations.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2015. Award Value: $50,000. Open to current or entering postdoctoral fellows from any global health related discipline.