Amit Singh
A medical student from the University of East Anglia, Amit has a keen interest in Global Health Policy and Advocacy. This passion has led him to be elected as the Students for Global Health National Committee Secretary 2020/21 as well as participating in policy writing and capacity building at a national and international level, with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations. More recently, it has led him to put his experience towards working as part of the LonWHO 2020 Organising Committee as the co-lead for the theme team and the UKWHO 2020 Central Committee as the Partners Director.
Race & Health: What can you do?
In the previous articles on Race & Health we broke down the racism of medical history and the the impact racism in our society has on health – even now. Reading and understanding such articles is the first step towards ending racism. This is through educating ourselves and expressing cultural humility. Cultural humility is the […]
Antimicrobial resistance: Seeping into our Society?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms, ranging from parasites to viruses, develop resistance to antimicrobial drugs, over time. These microorganisms are often referred to as superbugs. AMR is a product of genetic change over time, however the risk is increased by the overuse of antimicrobials, such as when an antibiotic is mis-prescribed to treat a […]
Mental Health and Stigma
Over the past few years, mental health, a term used to refer to psychological wellbeing, has become an increasingly common point of discussion. Sadly politicised, some believe that the mental health crisis requires urgent funding and support whereas others consider it to be an exaggerated and overrepresented topic. Further yet, this leads to the build […]
Race & Health: What has changed?
As ugly as the history of race and health may be, to define today’s relationship based on the past would be an injustice. Although it is clear that the relatively overt nature of medical racism in history is not present today, it is vital to understand how it has manifested itself and in what forms […]
Race & Health: A gruesome history
Although racism is often brought up in our society, especially under the current climate, its relation to health is often left undiscussed. To open a dialogue about today’s relationship between race and health cannot take place until we break down that of yesterday’s.
REFLECTION: Is COVID-19 over yet?
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has defined the COVID-19 pandemic as the greatest test for humanity since World War II [1]. Regardless of this, we have seen countless non-socially distanced gatherings occurring all over the United Kingdom, whether it be the mass gatherings at beaches or travelling across the country to meet family [2]. […]