This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Mrs Lizzy Morgan. The writer is the Medsin-UK’s director of finance. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). However, the opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, nor The European Sting’s one. The recent refugee […]Migration crisis: how big a security threat it is?
January 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Mrs Lizzy Morgan. The writer is the Medsin-UK’s director of finance. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). However, the opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, nor The European Sting’s one. The recent refugee […]Global health challenges require global medical students
January 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Ms Apeksha Kakkar. The writer is a 5th year student of Medicine at Grant Gov’t Medical College (GGMC) & Sir J.J Group of Hospitals, India. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). The word Global conveys a significance quite contrary to its length. Random words like Humanity Healthcare, Culture, […]Fostering global citizenship in medical students through exchanges
January 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Mr Sheharyar Zameer. The writer is is currently a student at Army Medical College, Pakistan and a co-ordinator at Together We Can Foundation. He is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). Youth Exchanges is a relatively newer concept, yet one that has easily become one of the most considered opportunities […]The importance of pre-departure training for a better understanding of global health issues
December 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Ms Xiya Ma. The writer is a medical student from Québec (Canada) who has served as national officer of research exchanges for the Québec chapter of the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA-Québec) for the past 2 years. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). For many of us, there’s […]Exchanges of medical students and the true understanding of global health issues
December 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Ms Iris Blom. The writer is a third year medical student at the University of Amsterdam. Mrs Blom is the National Exchange Officer General 2016-2017 of IFMSA-NL. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). Medical Student on his Professional Exchange in Kenya: “I think everyone in the medical field should […]The importance of exchanges for the medical students of the world
December 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Mr Anton Sundberg. The writer is a first-semester medical student at the Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany. Mr Sundberg is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). Systems of any kind are naturally a reflection on the culture and history they are based on. As a result, nuanced schemes have been formed […]Why exchange programs are essential for the medical students of the 21st century
December 23, 2016 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Mr Amro Aglan. The writer is a final year medical student from Egypt. Mr Aglan is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). Can going on an exchange program prepare medical students for tomorrow’s health challenges? Is it really worth it to explore health systems in different cultural and social settings? Is […]Fostering global citizenship in medicine
December 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Ms Firda Muthia Elsanty. The writer is a fourth year medical student from Indonesia. Mrs Firda Muthia Elsanty is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). We can feel the social demand in modern medicine keeps going to its higher point. Expanding knowledge beyond borders and building global learning more […]From inconvenience to opportunity: the importance of international medical exchanges
December 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Ms Laura Kalkman. The writer is a fourth year medical student from The Netherlands. Mrs Kalkman is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). I vividly remember the feeling of desperation in my chest when I was being told no by the study advisor of my university. As National Exchange […]At the edge of humanity: refugee healthcare in Greece and the EU
December 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Ms Eleana Strouthou. The writer is a second year medical student at European University Cyprus Nicosia. Mrs Strouthou is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). We were driving in Lesvos, Greece, passing by the people walking towards the port, a 12-hour distance by feet. “Stop there, let’s help the […]Beyond self-regulation: dealing with Europe’s consumption problem
November 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Mr Priit Tohver. The writer is the Regional Director for Europe in the IFMSA for the term 2016/17. He is a fifth year medical student from Tartu University, Estonia. Mr Tohver is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). The European Parliament is currently discussing a revision to the Audiovisual […]How to provide health education and thus create better health systems
November 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Ms Maria Khan. The writer is a third year medical student at Army medical college in Pakistan. Mrs Maria Khan is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). Health education or Education for health begins with people. It hopes to motivate them in improving and leading a healthy lifestyle whether […]Health Education, is it a necessity?
October 28, 2016 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Ms Rana Hatem Moshref. The writer is a 5th year medical student at King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia. Mrs Rana Hatem Moshref is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do”.– Goeth So what is health education? […]Does Switzerland really need more medical students?
October 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Jérémy Glasner & March Eich (swimsa Co-Vice-presidents for Medical Education 2015/16), both medical students from Switzerland. The translation was made by Federico Mazzola (swimsa President 2016/17). The writers are members of Swiss Medical Students’ Association (swimsa) Medical Education Committee, affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). It is no secret – every […]Who is responsible for public health? The tendencies and its benefits –or not– on Health Education around the world
October 19, 2016 by 3 Comments
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Ms Gabriela Amaral, medical student from Brazil. Mrs Amaral is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). Since the Ancient Greece, when Hippocrates instituted a new concept of medical analysis – Normality x Pathology – until nowadays where the scientism rules, medicine has acquired different roles into people’s lives […]The quality of health education around the globe
October 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Mr Momoh Folagbade Sesan, medical student at the Medical Academy of Crimea Federal University. Mr Momoh is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). I can vividly remember one of the classes I am always happy to attend was the health education class, although always wondering why it was […]Modern humanitarian aid at times of global crises
October 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Mr Sikhar Mehta, final year medical student with experience in humanitarian action. Mr Mehta is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). Our world has been ravaged by demons of war, poverty, famine, terrorism, drought, illiteracy, pandemic and natural disasters to name a few. From civil war is Syria to […]Humanitarian Aid 2016: The needs, the highlights, the crisis and the relief
October 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Mrs Simran Inlani, medical student with experience in humanitarian action. Mrs Inlani is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s more persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Humanitarian aid is the aid and plan of action designed to save lives, […]Out with the old: Young People transforming Humanitarian Action
September 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Ms Alice Claeson and Mr Marian Sedlak, medical students with experience working in humanitarian action. Both students are affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). The humanitarian landscape is shifting. Today, an increasing number of people are affected by humanitarian crises as natural disasters, conflict and displacement. Humanitarian needs have […]Disaster Medicine in Medical Education: the investment you just can´t afford to ignore
September 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Mrs Moa M Herrgård and Ms Marie My Warborg Larsen, medical university students in Stockholm and Copenhagen respectively. Both students are affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). Over the last century, the number of disasters has remarkably increased, as have the number of affected […]Is “Sustainable Development” a concept that integrates Health Literacy and Health Policy as a global health action?
August 15, 2016 by 1 Comment
Exclusively written for the Sting by Ms Bruna Schwaab, student of Medicine at the Univille University in Joinville City, Brazil. Ms Schwaab is afiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA). Health Literacy is the degree to which an individual has the capacity to obtain, communicate, process, and understand basic health information […]The Indian case: health policies need to keep pace with public health literacy
August 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Exclusively written for the Sting by Ms Ramya Jayasimha, a third year medical student at Bangalore Karnataka. Ms Jayasimha is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA). The incidence of disease across the world has been on the decline from more than half a century, with better healthcare, better technology and new scientific advances […]Where do health literacy and health policy meet?
July 29, 2016 by 1 Comment
Exclusively written for the Sting by Ms Ude Ucha Kalu, a medical student at the Federal University of Lagos, Nigeria. Ms Kalu is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA). Health literacy and health policy are important, but why? Health literacy refers to the ability and degree to which an individual can read, utilize information of healthcare to […]The issue of health literacy and how it affects European health policies
July 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Exclusively written for the Sting by Ms Lili Diana Szabo, a medical student at Semmelweis University, Hungary. Ms Szabo is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA). Health literacy is a growing topic that affects health systems and trends worldwide. There is no question that modern health policies should be influenced by health literacy. The […]Access to healthcare: what do we lack?
July 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Healthcare has always been a concern for the world. The problems vary; by region, by country, and from person to person. The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that, globally, around 400 million people lack access to one or more health services. Access to healthcare is a broad concept, but it basically comprises: 1. Service Availability: This involves […]Access to health in the developping world
July 8, 2016 by 1 Comment
Exclusively written for the Sting by Ms Unsa Athar, a fourth year medical student from King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan. Ms Athar is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA). Access to health in developing countries like Pakistan is affected by a number of factors. Poverty, poor infrastructure, low literacy rate, […]“Access denied”: the Greek health system under pressure
July 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Exclusively written for the Sting by Ms Vassiliki Samartzi, a third year medical student at University of Patras, Greece and Mr Nikolaos Karvelas, first year medical student at University of Athens, Greece. Both students are affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA). Access to healthcare, one of the core human rights, nowadays is not taken for granted […]Access to health in the developped and developing world
July 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Exclusively written for the Sting by Mr Aluko Oluzabusayo Daniel, student of medicine and surgery at Lagos University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria. Mr Aluko is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA). The idea that complete access to optimum health care is reserved only for the financially stable in the society or that […]A reflection of health inequity in recent epidemics
July 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Exclusively written for the Sting by Miss Charlene Chau, student and global health enthusiast, eager to exchange solutions on global health issues and health policies. Miss Chau is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA). Ebola, the cause of human and primate hemorrhages; polio, the root of flaccid paralysis; Zika, the hypothesised culprit of microcephaly in […]Far from a healthy Health Workforce: lack of workforce planning leaves our citizens without access to proper care
February 5, 2016 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Ms Stijntje Dijk, Liaison Officer for Medical Education issues at the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA). We write to you today as the representatives of medical students worldwide to express our deep concern for the access to healthcare as well as the wellbeing of […]A Sting Exclusive: “Climate change-the biggest global health threat of the 21st century, yet overlooked in climate negotiations?” IFMSA wonders from COP21 in Paris
December 11, 2015 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively co-authored for the Sting by Line Damsgaard, Denmark and Benedetta Rossi, Italy, medical students present at the olympics of climate justice – the 21st Conference of the Parties, COP21. Leading medical journal, The Lancet, has named climate change the “biggest global health threat of the 21st century”. All the while this cross cutting […]On Youth Education: “Just a normal day in the life of a medical student”
November 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
European Youth Insights is a platform provided by the European Youth Forum and the European Sting, to allow young people to air their views on issues that matter to them. Written by Rachel Bruls, medical student at the University of Amsterdam and Regional Assistant for Medical Education in Europe for the IFMSA And there I found myself […]
