Medact does not provide frontline clinical care or humanitarian relief. But it exists to promote a vision of human rights medicine. It works to restore the function of the health system as a foundation for societal well-being and a platform for the expression of ethical behaviour. It acts to restore public interest to the heart of health policy.
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Migrant Solidarity Group: January Meeting
The MSG's first monthly meeting of 2021 will be on Thursday 14th January at 18.30. We hope many of you will be able to join us and would love to welcome new members to our first meeting of 2021. To find out how to join the online meeting please...
Migrant Solidarity Group: Seasonal Card Writing
Our Migrant Solidarity Group will be meeting for some seasonal card writing on Tuesday 15th December, 6.30pm - 8.00pm. To find out how to join the meeting please contact us.
Migrant Solidarity Group: Meeting
Our Migrant Solidarity Group will be meeting on Thursday 3rd December at 18:30. To find out how to join the online meeting please email migrantsolidarity@medact.org
Always Was, Always Will Be
Medact member, Dr Max Thoburn, discusses the connection between Indigenous Australian struggles for land rights and battles against health inequality.
New research reveals a key role for society to help reduce mental health problems amongst migrants and asylum seekers
Peter Markham who works for the the Immigration Advice Service discusses new research into isolation amongst migrants