The international movement for health is still shocked with the unbelievable news of the premature departure of our comrade and friend Amit Segupta. Amit was a leader of our movement. His sharp academic and research view combined with his clear philosophical perspective resulted in his dynamic and influential involvement in the international popular movement forContinue reading “In memory of our comrade and friend Amit Segupta”
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People’s Health Movement (PHM) tribute: Dr Amit Sengupta
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing away of our dear comrade Dr. Amit Sengupta, a beloved colleague, friend, mentor and activist. Amit passed away on 28 November 2018, in a swimming accident in Goa, India. Amit was a founding member of PHM at its creation in 2000 in Savar, Bangladesh. TrainedContinue reading “People’s Health Movement (PHM) tribute: Dr Amit Sengupta”
Political Economy and Health – Open Lecture Series year III – Academic year 2018/2019
22nd November 2018| 5.30 pm Michael Mason seminar room, Yvonne Carter Building (Whitechapel Campus) 58, Turner Street E1 2AB Stavros Mavroudeas: “Financialization Hypothesis: A Creative Contribution or a Theoretical Blind Alley?” The financialization hypothesis has been interpreted in varying ways. Mavroudeas argues that it misrepresents contemporary developments in capitalism and fails to understand the functionContinue reading “Political Economy and Health – Open Lecture Series year III – Academic year 2018/2019”
Professor Onur Hamzaoğlu is free!
On July 19th, the physician and professor Onur Hamzaoglu, known as “Haka”, “Teacher”, was set free, after 150 days of detention in the highest security prisons of Ankara. He was arrested at the beginning of February for signing a solidarity call for the people of Afrin, demanding Turkey’s war operation (“Olive branch)” to stop. A professorContinue reading “Professor Onur Hamzaoğlu is free!”
PHM: Condemn Israeli action against Palestinian people
The People’s Health Movement condemns in the strongest terms recent Israeli violent actions against Palestinian people in the Gaza strip and in the West Bank, in particular the unrestrained use of force, including lethal means, against peaceful protesters, journalists and medical personnel. We pay tribute to the health workers and medical personnel, many of whomContinue reading “PHM: Condemn Israeli action against Palestinian people”
Contra el despido de la profesora Sonia Fleury
Quienes suscribimos, académicos y profesionales de la salud de todo América Latina externamos nuestro asombro e indignación por el despido de nuestra amiga y compañera Sonia Fleury. Con esta medida se desconoce su amplia trayectoria académica y sus aportes como investigadora y militante política que la han llevado a una alta valoración en el campoContinue reading “Contra el despido de la profesora Sonia Fleury”
Trade Unions Are Under Attack In Turkey!
The executive officers of Tüm Bel-Sen (Union of All Municipality Civil Servants) and Egitim-Sen (Education and Science Workers’ Union) in Izmir, Turkey are being held in custody for the last 6 days. Tüm Bel-Sen (Union of All Municipality Civil Servants) and Egitim-Sen (Education and Science Workers’ Union) are two unions that are members of KESKContinue reading “Trade Unions Are Under Attack In Turkey!”
XV CONGRESO De Medicina Social y Salud Colectiva
Compañer@s Alameñ@s desde la ciudad de La Paz a 3600 metros sobre el nivel de avances y contradicciones en el proceso de cambio, el Estado Plurionacional de Bolivia, tendrá el Honor de acogerlos en el XV CONGRESO DE Medicina Social y Salud Colectiva “Saber y poder popular en la conquista del derecho a la saludContinue reading “XV CONGRESO De Medicina Social y Salud Colectiva”
Prof Onur Hamzaoglu arrested by turkish police
Prof Onur Hamzaoglu was arrested a few hours ago after a raid of the police in his house in Istanbul. Prof Onur Hamzaoglu is an internationally known scientific researcher and practitioner, recently reelected in the Executive Board of the International Association of Health Policy in Europe in its 18th International Conference held end September 2017.Continue reading “Prof Onur Hamzaoglu arrested by turkish police”
Unprecedented oppression against Turkish Medical Association and civil liberties
The International Association of Public Health in Europe is expressing its anger over the oppression expressed against the Turkish Medical Association and the arrest of its leadership accused to be terrorists because they just fulfilled their duties. The International Association of Public Health in Europe, as an association of scientists committed to public health, isContinue reading “Unprecedented oppression against Turkish Medical Association and civil liberties”
International Association of Health Policy 