AMSA Global Health Conference 2019

The 50+ smiling faces of our GHC2018 team once again and for the final time, would like to extend our gratitude to everyone for making our event an experience to hold onto for a lifetime. As we hand over to GHC19 now, we hope that as you go onto #seethespectrum global health 🌏

We reject the Australian Government's policy of detaining asylum seekers and refugees in offshore detention. By signing our Open Letter calling on the Government to abolish this inhumane policy, YOU are reaffirming these core principles. SIGN THE LETTER: goo.gl/Nzr76N

One final announcement at our very own closing ceremony. Katherine Middleton (Code Green National Coordinator) and Alex Farrell (AMSA President) proudly announce AMSA's divestment from fossil fuels! @youramsa #seethespectrum

Our final plenary for today. Doctor and magician extraordinaire: Vyom Sharma #seethespectrum

“We need to reframe nuclear weapons from being a policitical issue to a major public health issue” - Margaret Beavis, ICAN Vice President #seethespectrum

With an increase rejections for asylum seekers, there is an increase in PTSD. ‘A person who is asking for refugee status are asking people to believe their story of fear and persecution - each time they are rejected, they are sent the message someone doesn’t believe their story.

#flipped classroom: Nobel prize winners taking notes on ideas from our delegates a workshop with @nuclearban #seethespectrum

Today we're in conversation with Tilman Ruff about the threat of nuclear weapons and the Nobel Peace Prize Winning @ican_australia #seethespectrum

Behrouz Boochani has two requests “1. Acknowledge that 12 people have died under the care of the current government and put pressure on the government to investigate these deaths and 2. Put IHMS on your blacklist - never try and justify or defend them” #GHC2018

“The medical system is one of the biggest systems controlling immigration. To prevent ourselves from dying, we end up going back to where we fled from” Behrouz Boochani #GHC2018 #changethepolicy #nofriendbutthemountain #seethespectrum

A GHC first - Phone call with Behrouz Boochani in Manus Prison from our GHC main stage. Live from Manus: “12 people have died so far - this should give you a clear indication of the services provided here” #GHC2018 #seethespectrum #changethepolicy

A fully packed Projects room creating tangible advocacy outcomes for nutrition in healthcare “the number one risk factor for death in the US is a poor diet” -Dr Heleen Roex (@DrRoex) at #GHC2018 #seethespectrum

"Culture is not an excuse for any form of violence" - @KhadijaGbla

This is the third academic day. It's all about Insight to Action. Were starting it off in conversation with @KhadijaGbla talking FGM. #insighttoaction #seethespectrum #GlobalHealth

Our final plenary of an insightful, inspiring and overall fantastic academic day. Here, we're discussing healthcare in conflict zones with Isabel Robinson, Brigadier Leonard Brennan, Dr Chatu Yapa and Dr Michael Keem. #seethespectrum #healthcareindanger #globalhealth

“I strive for wellness, not whiteness” - Dr Chelsea Bond (@drcbond) on Indigenous Health at #GHC2018 #seethespectrum 🌈

“Everyone is different, every family is different, we need to take all of those differences into account to provide the best care” - A/Prof Michelle Telfer (@michelle_telfer) at #GHC2018 #seethespectrum 🌈

‘Having compassion towards others is so importantly about having compassion for yourself’ - Dr Chatu Yapa on Vicarious Trauma at #GHC2018 🌈🙏🏽

‘Global health work is not colonialism, it’s solidarity’ - Grace Dugan #GHC2018 #seethespectrum 🌈

“My final crusade before I fall off the branch is to push back” - @GillianTriggs on advocating #GHC2018 #seethespectrum 💪🏽