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AMA Journal of Ethics Sep 2019A rise in international medical volunteering (IMV) poses complex issues for organizations, clinicians, and trainees to navigate. This article explores ethical...
A rise in international medical volunteering (IMV) poses complex issues for organizations, clinicians, and trainees to navigate. This article explores ethical implications of IMV, such as scope of practice, continuity of care, and erosion of local health systems, and offers a personal perspective from a related field.
Topics: Developing Countries; Health Personnel; Humans; International Cooperation; International Educational Exchange; Medical Missions; Travel; Volunteers
PubMed: 31550232
DOI: 10.1001/amajethics.2019.815 -
Ambio May 2017Impressive numbers of global and regional governmental and non-governmental organizations are working in the field of the marine environment and its resources. Many of... (Review)
Review
Impressive numbers of global and regional governmental and non-governmental organizations are working in the field of the marine environment and its resources. Many of these organizations operate within international legal frameworks ranging from comprehensive global conventions, such as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to regional agreements aiming at protection and development of regional seas. Characteristic for the management of these seas, both at the national and international level, is that sectoral approaches predominate. Over time, several initiatives have been taken to improve cooperation, coordination and integration to achieve greater coherence of policies and strategies between different organizations dealing with marine and maritime management, within and outside the United Nation system. However, the success has been limited. The weaknesses of international organizations depend fundamentally on problems at the national level. The international organizations are no stronger than their Contracting Parties allow them to be.
Topics: Caribbean Region; Conservation of Natural Resources; Europe; International Agencies; International Cooperation; Oceans and Seas
PubMed: 27848103
DOI: 10.1007/s13280-016-0847-9 -
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology Sep 2020
Topics: Anniversaries and Special Events; Biomedical Research; Dermatology; Europe; History, 20th Century; History, 21st Century; International Cooperation; Publishing; Societies, Scientific; United States
PubMed: 32800155
DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2020.02.034 -
The Lancet. Planetary Health Jan 2020
Topics: Biodiversity; Climate Change; Conservation of Natural Resources; International Cooperation
PubMed: 31999947
DOI: 10.1016/S2542-5196(20)30007-3 -
Lancet (London, England) Jun 2022
Topics: China; Developing Countries; Humans; International Cooperation; Mental Health
PubMed: 35691305
DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(22)01051-0 -
Revue Scientifique Et Technique... Aug 2017The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) was the first international treaty to effectively prohibit an entire category of weapons of mass destruction. In its Preamble,...
The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) was the first international treaty to effectively prohibit an entire category of weapons of mass destruction. In its Preamble, the BWC clearly affirms the norm against the use of biology as a weapon by stating that such use would be 'repugnant to the conscience of mankind'. Few would dispute the strength of the norm against biological weapons, but the BWC itself, as the legal and widely accepted embodiment of this norm, requires continuous support and attention. Even after 40 years, it is not yet universal and its implementation is less than satisfactory. However, the treaty, and particularly the annual meetings of its States Parties in Geneva, have served as a venue in which all relevant stakeholders can come together to share information, experience and expertise and develop common understandings at the global level. In recent years, these meetings have been attended by a wide range of experts from national, regional and international entities from the public, private and civil sectors. International organisations such as the World Organisation for Animal Health, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization have been regular participants in the BWC meetings and their contributions are much appreciated by BWC States Parties. Cooperation and collaboration at the international level is also vital in facing the threats posed by the misuse of biological agents against humans, animals or plants. However, the recent Eighth BWC Review Conference was only able to find agreement on a small number of issues, which could put into question the role the BWC should play in countering biological threats in the future.
Topics: Animals; Biological Warfare Agents; Bioterrorism; Global Health; History, 21st Century; Humans; International Cooperation; United Nations; Weapons of Mass Destruction
PubMed: 30152458
DOI: 10.20506/rst.36.2.2679 -
Clinical & Experimental Metastasis Feb 2023Cancer is becoming a massive public health burden in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). 70% of all cancer deaths globally are attributed to LMIC while the...
Cancer is becoming a massive public health burden in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). 70% of all cancer deaths globally are attributed to LMIC while the incidence proportion is below 60%. The main reason for the higher mortality rate is "late-stage presentation" of patients with stage III or IV diseases when being diagnosed. Main reasons for this are limited (financial) resources, poor knowledge of health service provider about cancer, misbelieves and fear among patients as well as low health literacy rate. During the 1st International Conference on Hospital Partnerships, conducted by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), cancer specialists from seven LMIC and Germany discussed opportunities, challenges and solutions of the development of cancer services. Two days of in-depths discussion identified five topics to be playing a key role in the effort to reduce the cancer burden in LMIC: Health Policy & Financing, Barriers to Access, Capacity Building, Cancer Registries and Adapted Treatment Guidelines. By using mind-mapping technique, stakeholders, core topics, main and important topics were visualized and interconnections displayed. Many topics can be addressed through international cooperations but political willingness and commitment in the respective countries plays the crucial role. An essential contribution will be to assist policy makers in formulating and endorsing affordable and effective health policies. Another lesson learned from this workshop is the similarity of challenges among the participating representatives from different LMIC. The authors of this letter emphasize on the importance of building international long-term cooperations to advance oncology care on a global scale.
Topics: Humans; Developing Countries; International Cooperation; Neoplasms; Germany
PubMed: 36646888
DOI: 10.1007/s10585-022-10196-1 -
The Lancet. Planetary Health Aug 2019
Topics: Climate Change; International Cooperation; Paris
PubMed: 31439309
DOI: 10.1016/S2542-5196(19)30133-0 -
BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.) Mar 2007Changes to training and revalidation may impede the UK's support of health care in developing countries
Changes to training and revalidation may impede the UK's support of health care in developing countries
Topics: Developing Countries; Global Health; International Cooperation; United Kingdom
PubMed: 17379863
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.39147.396285.BE -
BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.) Nov 1993
Topics: Child; Child Welfare; Developing Countries; Humans; Immunization; International Cooperation; Mortality; Poverty Areas
PubMed: 8274882
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.307.6916.1369