UNC Chapter of the American Model World Health Organization is approaching 10th It's an anniversary, and the group is gearing up for what will be a paid conference this year. AMWHO Theme Co-Director Chidima Ahramibe Said.
To commemorate their anniversary, Conference Co-Director Viha Patel Said At this year's conference, Scheduled for April 5th to 7thwill feature a panel of former AMWHO members who will discuss how their involvement with the organization has impacted their careers.
This annual conference is an opportunity for students from chapters across the country, state, and this year around the world to gather at UNC to interactively simulate the World Health Organization's World Health Assembly in Ahramibe. Said.a range Many of the roles students take on, from representing their country to overseeing their region. stand.
This year's conference theme isfix Historical and contemporary prejudices and recessions that are undermining global health – Ahramibe's themes Said It can be unpleasant, but it can also be very important.
“I want this year to be very impactful,” she said. Said. “If anything, I think it's simply because of everything that's going on in the world right now. Global health and global conflict are at the forefront.”
Aframibe Said There are five subthemes that address specific issues within this year's overarching theme. effect colonialism and imperialism. Racism In medicine. ethnic Persecution and health. sex, Sexual and homosexual violence and immigration Health and religious persecution.
In each sub-theme, Ahramibe Said Participants will analyze case studies that reflect specific local issues. For the Migrant Health and Religious Persecution sub-theme, please visit UNC AMWHO schedule To promote research on related issues such as the Russo-Ukrainian war and the unequal health care deficiencies in Palestine.
At the same time as this research, Patel Said Students also learn from speakers who work directly in fields related to their respective subthemes.Patel Said This year's conference will include experts in the field of public health, including keynote speakers. susan kimPrincipal Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
During lunch break on Saturday, Patel Said Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a lunch and learn networking opportunity event. Participants are divided into small groups and a speaker presents information in a casual setting.On the final day of the conference, participants Vote Prepare a position statement and send your final conclusions to the World Health Organization.
