I was born in 1962 and witnessed the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., at the age of 6. My family and I watched the looting and the riots in Washington, DC, from the relative safety of […]
Read MoreThe International Year of the Nurse and Midwife is shining the spotlight on nursing in ways no one could have predicted. Across the globe, nurses have stepped up to meet the COVID-19 crisis and save lives. Their […]
Read MoreMore than 3,000 people from across the globe came together at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland to address some of the most pressing issues on the international agenda. Participants spent four days discussing […]
Read MoreIn December, I was honored to be the featured guest on the webcast “Voices of Leadership” at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The series invites leaders to speak candidly about their experiences confronting major […]
Read MoreAs the newly appointed chair of the British Science Association’s Board of Trustees, Gisela Abbam provides strategic oversight of BSA’s vision and aims. She works to ensure a world where science is seen as a fundamental part […]
Read MoreI was privileged to contribute my expertise to the report “Strategic Direction for Nursing in the Region of the Americas,” recently published by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). PAHO is the international health agency for the […]
Read MoreAs we prepare to celebrate Florence Nightingale’s 200th birthday in 2020, organizations around the world are using the occasion to put the spotlight on nursing. The campaigns may be different, but the focus is the same: how […]
Read MoreIt was a high honor to be invited to attend the International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards at the State Department in March 2019. Secretary Mike Pompeo hosted the event, which pays tribute to 10 extraordinary women […]
Read MoreHow Evidence-Based Research Can Improve Global Health (For Spanish Version) By Francisco Becerra-Posada, MD, DrPH, MPH Research plays a critical role in almost every field. In the areas of health care, public policy and global health, research […]
Read MoreThe new year brings new beginnings. Fresh starts. A renewed focus. For many people, this means a recommitment to personal goals – perhaps they’ll try to eat healthier in 2019 or get more exercise or lose those […]
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