Hot Topics in Global Health conference
Hot Topics in Global Health returns in 2025
Cross-specialty international global health conference
23–24 June 2025
Japan House
101–111 Kensington High Street
London
W8 5SA
Following the success of our inaugural conference in 2024, we are delighted to announce that Hot Topics in Global Health will return in 2025, hosted by the Trust's Postgraduate Medical Education Department.
This international, cross-speciality event is designed for resident doctors (FY2 and above) with an interest in global health. We are pleased to offer an opportunity to address the gap in global health education within UK postgraduate training.
Building on the esteemed work of our royal colleges, leading institutions, and NGOs in tropical medicine, this conference will bring together experts to share insights and explore challenges across specialities.
We would be delighted to welcome you to this important gathering.
Agenda
Mon 23 Jun 2025
- 0900 Introduction
Dr Arabella Chapman and Dr Dana Walshaw (Postgraduate Medical Education Fellows), Dr Orhan Orhan (Consultant in Respiratory and General Medicine) - 0910 Keynote Speaker: Surgery in Humanitarian Zones
Mr Ammar Darwish (General and Trauma Surgeon) - 1000 A Clinical Approach in Low Resource Settings
Dr Sylviane Defres (Consultant in Infectious Diseases) - 1045 Break
- 1100 Leprosy – A Changing Picture but Continuing Challenge
Prof Diana Lockwood (Leprologist, Professor of Tropical Medicine) - 1145 Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Prevention as Global Health Issues
Dr Luke Moore and Dr Nabeela Mughal (Consultants in Infectious Diseases) - 1245 Lunch
- 1330 HIV Implementation and Global Health Inequity: Initiatives from Indonesia
Dr Keerti Gedela (Consultant in HIV) - 1410 Trends in Premature Mortality
Prof Shabbar Jaffar (Director of UCL Institute for Global Health) - 1450 Updates from RCP Global
Dr Omar Mustafa (Consultant in Diabetes and General Medicine), Dr Tamara Phiri (Consultant in Internal Medicine) - 1530 Break
- 1545 Experience of the HEE Global Health Fellowship
Miss Sally Grice, Dr Florence Saddler, Dr Xavier Frisch (NHS Global Health Fellows) - 1630 Healthcare in Humanitarian Zones: Lessons Learned from UK-Med’s Responses
Dr Ram Vadi (UK-Med Health Director)
Tue 24 Jun 2025
- 0900 Conflict, Humanitarian Health and Displacement
Dr Aula Abbara (Consultant in Infectious Diseases and General Internal Medicine) - 0940 Delivering Mental Health Care in Low and Middle-Income Countries - Prof Julian Eaton (Professor in Global Mental Health)
- 1020 Break
- 1035 Challenges of Global Emergency Care: Ethics, Models & Creating an Impact
Dr Taj Hassan (Consultant in Emergency Medicine) - 1115 Neglected Tropical Diseases
Prof Janet Hemingway (Professor of Tropical Medicine) - 1155 Digital Health in Low and Middle-Income Countries
Dr Marcus Harbord (Consultant Gastroenterologist), Dr Sveta Alladi-Sekidde (Consultant Paediatrician) - 1235 Lunch
- 1325 Delivering Primary Care in LMI Settings
Dr Mamsallah Faal-Omisore (GP and Clinical Director of Primary Care International) - 1405 Updates in Maternal and Neonatal Health in LMI Countries
Prof Charles Ameh (Professor in Global Health) - 1445 Updates in RCPCH Global
Dr Sebastian Taylor (Head of Global Child Health, RCPCH) - 1515 Break
- 1530 Delivering Anaesthesia & Intensive Care in a Low Resource Setting
Dr Sampath Weerrakody (Consultant in Intensive Care) - 1600 What Makes a Good Global Health Fellowship?
Dr Shweta Gidwani (Emergency Medicine Consultant) - 1620 Panel Discussion: What Are the Practicalities When Considering a Career in Global Health?
Chaired by Dr Shweta Gidwani - 1720 Close
2024 event
Hot Topics in Global Health brought together healthcare professionals for a two-day cross-speciality conference, focusing on challenges and priorities in global health, particularly in low-resource settings. This unique event, the first of its kind in the UK, provided a platform for FY2+ doctors, consultants, and NGO healthcare workers across various specialties to explore critical topics.
Key highlights from the 2024 event
Day 1: Challenges and priorities
- Discussions opened with a focus on non-communicable diseases intersecting with maternal health, led by Dr Jack Milln.
- Dermatology and refugee health were explored, showcasing person-centred approaches and innovative initiatives like the Burma Skincare Initiative.
- Updates in neonatal, child, and maternal health included insights from leading experts such as Prof Hassan Shehata.
- Afternoon sessions addressed neglected tropical diseases and field hospital medicine, with impactful contributions from UK-Med and other specialists.
- The day concluded with a panel on public health challenges, examining outbreaks past and future.
Day 2: Low-resource settings
- The second day highlighted implementation research on HIV and sexual health in Indonesia, trauma care in the DRC, and the use of POCUS in Bangladesh and South Sudan.
- Sessions on anaesthetics, ITU, and mental health, including lessons from Ukraine, provided actionable insights for attendees.
- A standout session on cultural and clinical competencies for working in low-resource settings offered valuable career guidance.
Speakers and organisations
Esteemed organisations like the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK-Med, and the David Nott Foundation delivered engaging talks alongside experts from the Royal Colleges. Their contributions enriched discussions with a blend of clinical expertise and global perspectives.
Why attend next year?
The 2024 conference was a resounding success, offering attendees a chance to learn, network, and share best practices. With thought-provoking discussions and actionable insights, it set the stage for continued innovation in global health.
Stay tuned for the announcement of next year’s date—don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this impactful event.
If you have any questions or need further information, please email chelwest.chelwestpgteaching@nhs.net.