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Chulabhorn Graduate Institute Post-graduate Scholarship Program

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Chulabhorn Graduate Institute Post-graduate Scholarship Program

The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute (CGI) is a multidisciplinary post-graduate academic institute established in 2005, under the initiative of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol. The aim of the CGI is to employ the most recent interactive teaching techniques used in world leading educational and research institutions to produce effective thinkers and leaders to better serve their countries’ needs towards sustainable development. The CGI is presently offering programs leading to a Master’s degree in Applied Biological Sciences: Environmental Health, Environmental Toxicology, and Chemical Sciences.

This year, ten (10) scholarships are available for NON-ASEAN international applicants to pursue a Master’s Degree study at the CGI. Selection of applicants will be based on merit.

Eligibility

Scholarships are open to the eligible applicants who meet the following qualifications:

  • Under 30 years of age
  • Hold a Bachelor Degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 in one of the following fields:
    • Sciences: Chemistry, Biology, Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Environmental Sciences
    • Medical Sciences: Medicine, Medical Technology
    • Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Applicants from other related fields are also welcome to apply.

  • Have experience in scientific laboratory research
  • Must have demonstrated English proficiency, preferably on one of two recognized tests of language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS)
  • Must provide a statement of purpose explaining their interests in the study

Field of Study

  • Applied Biological Sciences: Environmental Health
  • Environmental Toxicology
  • Chemical Sciences

Scholarship Coverage

The scholarship will cover tuition and other academic fees (credit fee, laboratory expenses, refresher course, enrollment fee, thesis fee, production of thesis documents), round trip airfare, visa fee, first settlement allowance, relocation allowance, accommodation, monthly stipend, book allowance, health insurance, and others.

Award Period

The scholarship award will cover 6 weeks refresher courses and follow by a period of 2 years Master’s Degree study, subject to an annual review of the scholar’s satisfactory progress.

Note : Refresher Courses will tentatively commence in June 2021 while the academic program will commence in August 2021.

Application Procedure
Applicants should complete the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute Post – graduate Scholarship Program’s application form (for NON-ASEAN) and submit together with other supporting documents through the following channel:
  • Send via e-mail the scanned file of the application form and all the supporting document to:
    The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute (CGI Scholarship Program) 906 Kamphaengphet 6 Road,Laksi, Bangkok 10210 THAILAND
    Email: cgi_academic@cgi.ac.th
  • After step (1) send all the original documents via postal services to the address as stated in (1).
  • No consideration will be given to application with incomplete of supporting documents.

Supporting Document

Following documents must be submitted together with application form:

  1. Full Academic Transcript
  2. Three Recommendation Letters
  3. Statement of Purpose explaining interest of study
  4. Medical History Report
  5. Other supporting documents to facilitate application screening

Application Period

Applications for the CGI Post-graduate Scholarship Program are due on 30 October 2020.

Notification of the Award

Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome by the CGI around February 2021.

For more information, please contact

Name:The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute
Address:The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute
906 Kamphaengphet 6 Road, Talat Bang Khen, Laksi, Bangkok 10210 THAILAND
E-mail:cgi_academic@cgi.ac.th
Website:www.cgi.ac.th
Tel Number:(66 2) 554-1900 ext. 2130, 2138
Fax Number:(66 2) 554-1991

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List of funding agencies and scholarships to study at KIT

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List of funding agencies and scholarships to study at KIT Royal Tropical Institute

KIT Scholarship Fund

KIT Scholarship Fund offers a limited number of scholarships to talented health professionals from low income countries to study a Master’s programme at KIT. Follow this link for the scholarship opportunities for academic year 2020-2021.

Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

We just learned that KIT is back on the list of eligible institutes of the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGS programme).This programme awards scholarships to individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies at universities renowned for their development research and teaching. It is vehicle for knowledge sharing and capacity building in the developing world.  Click here for more information on eligible countries and application instructions.
Please note that for academic year 2020-2021 there are only scholarships available for the MPH-Track in Health Systems Policy and Management. Only applicants who have been accepted and have a letter of admission from KIT can apply for this scholarship.
For academic year 2020-2021 the application deadline is 23 April 2020 (this is very short, but we only learned about this good news in April)
More information

World Bank

The World Bank Scholarship Program and the Fellowships Program are for mid-career professionals undertaking graduate studies in development-related fields.

STUNED Scholarship Programme (Indonesia)

Applicants from Indonesia can apply for StuNed scholarships to study a Masters program or advanced course at KIT. This scholarship programme aims to contribute to the development of Indonesia through strengthening the human resources of Indonesian organizations. Each year some 200 full scholarships are offered for professionals to follow master’s programmes, short courses or tailor-made training. Graduates commit themselves to return to Indonesia immediately after graduation and to be actively involved in the development of their organization and the country in general.

Application deadlines are twice a year: please check the Stuned website from NESO Indonesia for exact deadlines and more information.

Please note that short courses scholarship is also available for the Netherlands Course on Global Health and Tropical Medicine (NTC) (as an exception).

Aga Khan Foundation

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies.
Open for applicants from: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgystan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Madagascar, France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada.
See The Aga Khan Foundation website for application deadlines. Application opens January 2020.
Deadline March 2020, different deadlines per country of application. Check The Aga Khan website for detailed information.

Bilateral Development Agencies


To identify unilateral or bilateral donor agencies which might support your studies, we suggest you contact embassies with a donor presence in your own country. Below you will find a number of agencies:

  • United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID)
  • Danish International Development Aid (DANIDA)
  • Norwegian Agency for International Development (NORAD)
  • Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA)

EU Fellowships for candidates from ACP countries

Candidates from African, Caribbean and Pacific countries associated with the European Union through the Lomé Agreement can apply for fellowships from the European Development Fund. Information and application forms can be obtained from the EU diplomatic representative in the candidate’s country. If they are unable to provide information, contact:

The European Commission
200 Rue de la Loi
B-1049 Brussels
Belgium

Ghana Education Trust Fund

Ghana Education Trust Fund, GETFUND, offers scholarships to applicants from Ghana to study abroad. KIT has received several students over the last years. For more information see: http://www.getfund.gov.gh/index.php/contact-us

HIV Research Trust

The HIV Research Trust is a charitable foundation that provides financial support for researchers in resource – poor countries working in the field of HIV infection. The support is in the form of scholarships awarded annually. These are designed for the research worker to travel to another research unit to learn techniques that will be of value when he or she returns. All aspects of research are eligible including clinical care, epidemiology, psychological and societal aspects, basic and applied biology.
The Scholarships, which are usually for a few months duration, cover travel, living expenses and consumables. They are awarded competitively based on a peer-review process. Applications for scholarships are requested annually from early September for approximately seven weeks.
See: http://www.hivresearchtrust.org.uk

Wellcome Trust


The Wellcome Trust offers fellowships for Master programs in Public Health and Tropical Medicine. KIT is registred as administering organisation and can be chosen as study institute to study Master in Public Health or Master in International Health (which contains a part Tropical Medicine and Hygiene).
Application deadlines are twice a year. Check the Wellcome trust website for detailed information. Application deadlines are usually March and October.
For more information follow link.

Netherlands Education Support Offices (NESO) 

Netherlands Education Support Offices (NESOs) are the overseas representative offices of Nuffic. Their main tasks are the generic promotion of Dutch higher education and the enhancement of cooperation between higher education institutions in the Netherlands and institutions in the NESO regions. The NESO offices provide information about scholarships and grants for study in the Netherlands. Please contact for more detailed information:

Rotary Foundation

The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships Programme will be continued by the Global Scholarship Program. The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships programme is to promote international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. The programme sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. Applications should be made through local Rotary offices. See for more information link and link.

UNESCO Study Abroad


Prospective students may wish to consult Study Abroad, UNESCO’s international guide to higher-education study opportunities and training.
Information on scholarships and financial assistance is provided, as well as details on living expenses in various countries.

UNESCO – L’Oréal, For Women in Science


The L’Oréal National Fellowship with the support of the UNESCO National Commissions is granted annually for female researchers in the field of life sciences.

Boumeester Foundation

In the past KIT students have received a Master scholarship from Boumeester Foundation. For more information visit their website.

UAF 


Gives scholarships to refugees in the Netherlands to study. Follow link.

JN Tata Endowment Fund (India)


The JN Tata Endowment awards loan scholarships to Indian nationals for Postgraduate/PhD/Post doctoral studies abroad. Only those students who have graduated from an Indian university are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a consistently high academic record and other achievements to their credit. View website JN Tata Endowment.

K.C. Mahindra Education Trust (India)

K.C. Mahindra Education Trust offers interest-free loan scholarships and scholarships to deserving students to pursue post-graduate studies abroad in various fields. Application deadline January. More information, click here.

Becas Magdalena O. Vda. De Brockman (Mexico)

A grant for Mexican students interested in doing postgraduate studies. For more information, click here.

FIDERH (Mexico)

The Mexican National Bank (Banco de México) provides special loans for mexican students that want to do a postgraduate programme in Mexico or in another country. For more information, click here.

Anandamahidol (Thailand)

For applicants from Thailand: Anandamahidol Foundation is established and funded by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej with an aim to support excellent academic and good moral students to the highest academic opportunity abroad. Although there is no commitment, the awarded students are expected to bring back to knowledge to help developing Thailand in the future. For more information, click here.

Thai government scholarship

Thai government is sponsoring excellent students from Thailand to study abroad and come back to join the civil service. Fore more information, click here.

MAHMOUD S. RABBANI Scholarship

This Scholarship is intended for Arab Students interested in pursuing their education in The Netherlands. KIT has received students with a Rabbani Scholarship. For more information, click here.

Kosovo Scholarship

The Young Cells Scheme is the EU Postgraduate Scholarship Programme for Kosovo, aiming to contribute to the creation of an effective, efficient and transparent public administration in Kosovo at all levels. The YCS aims to improve the professional capacity and expertise of civil servants in key sectors of the Kosovo public administration by offering the opportunity to Kosovan graduates to undertake postgraduate masters programme in EU Universities. For more information, click here.

Bolashak (Kazakhstan)

Financed by the Kazakhstan government, the Bolashak programme allows the most talented students from Kazakhstan to specialise at the world’s best higher education institutions. We strongly encourage applicants from Kazakhstan to explore this possibility. For more information, click here.

CMB Next Generation Fellowships (China)

Offer financial support to any qualified Chinese citizens resident in China for international Master’s degree study in the fields of Health Policy and Systems Sciences. KIT has requested to be on ‘list of selected schools’. Students can apply already and ask special permission. For more information click here. Application deadline is most probably end November.

Fulbright Program

Established in 1946, the Fulbright Program aims to increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and other countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills.
It is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars, and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide.
For more information, click here.

Scholarship possibilities for students from the Netherlands and Suriname

Fundatie van Renswoude

For NL and Suriname students. Visit website for more information.

Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds

This foundation gives mainly grants on culture and nature preservation. In addition it also gives scholarships to students from the Netherlands to study (minimum 1 year) or do research (minimum 3 months) abroad. This is also the case for research on health related topics. For students (NL nationality) who want to study a Masters at KIT and follow advanced modules, or do research abroad, this could be an interesting option. Visit website for more information.

Stichting Bekker-La Bastide

Support to NL students who do not have financial means to study. Visit website for more information.

Dr LA Buma Stichting

Gives scholarships to NL students from Friesland. Visit website for more information.

Mullerfonds

Gives scholarships to NL and Suriname students for study abroad or Master programs in the Netherlands. Visit website for more information.

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Master Programmes at KIT Royal Tropical Institute and Scholarships

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Master Programmes at KIT Royal Tropical Institute and Scholarships

If you are looking for a more in-depth programme then one of our Masters programmes may be of interest to you.

Master in International Health (MIH)

Course dates: start dates 8 March 2021 or 13 September 2021. Full time or part-time option possible (1 up to 5 years)
The aim of the MIH is to develop the capacity of health professionals working at the interface of international organisations and national health systems.

Netherlands Course in Global Health and Tropical Medicine(NTC) (core course MIH or stand-alone course,)

Course dates: Start dates 8 March 2021 or 13 September 2021. Duration 3 months (given twice a year).
This course provides essential preparation for health professionals such as medical doctors, nurses and midwives planning to work in low and middle income countries.
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development
Course dates: 13 September 2021 – 2 September 2022

NEW: also available as part-time option, or only Core course in Public Health.
This annual 12-month programme is organised by KIT Royal Tropical Institute and the VU Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.  Participants can choose from the following study tracks:

MPH – Track in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

MPH – Track in Health Systems Policy and Management

The MPH masters programme is eligible for OKP scholarships.
Application period OKP: February – March 2021 (exact dates not yet known, keep an eye on our website for up to date information). Applicants should apply first to KIT for academic admission before they can apply for the scholarship.
For further information on the scholarship, the list of OKP countries, embassy priorities  and application instructions visit OKP page.

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Orange Knowledge Scholarships Programme 2020

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Orange Knowledge Scholarships Programme 2020

The objective of the Orange Knowledge Programme is to contribute to a society’s sustainable and inclusive development. We aim to do this by strengthening the skills and knowledge of both individuals, groups of individuals and organisations. Our Orange Knowledge Programme Short Course scholarships application window (round 3), which normally opens on 2 September for applicants, remains closed for the moment. All preparatory actions are put on hold.

Available courses

Scholarships are available for a selection of:

  • short courses (duration 2 weeks to 12 months);
  • master’s programmes (duration 12 to 24 months).

List courses OKP application period autumn 2020

Follow the links below for more information on each course and apply directly for your course of choice through our online application system. You have to apply separately for the OKP scholarship.

Courses on Health Systems Strengthening

  • Health Policy and Financing
    Course dates: 17 May – 4 June 2021
    An in-depth look at important issues and current debates in health policy, health economics and health financing, taking into account the diverse profit and not for profit systems.
     
  • Rebuilding Disrupted Health Systems – developing context-specific strategies for health care policies, implementation and governance (E-Learning)
    Course dates:290 March – 18 June 2021
    E-learning courses are the perfect solution if you want to expand your knowledge but unable to study in Amsterdam. This module can be followed via an internet connection from anywhere in the world!

Courses on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, and HIV and AIDS

  • Sexual and Reproductive health and Rights including HIV and AIDS
    Course dates: 8 –  26 March 2021
    This course explores key principles of SRHR practice across a range of content areas. It also explores key considerations for SRHR and HIV policy and practices.
     
  • Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights: Organising Effective Responses
    Course dates:  12 April – 3 May 2021
    This course builds on current evidence to critically identify and analyse responses across the health system, including emergency and fragile state settings. It also focuses on making services equitable accessible to marginalised groups and key populations. 
     
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Policy, Governance and Financing 
    Course dates: 17 May – 4 June 2021
    In this course participants become acquainted with the policy instruments, governance mechanisms and financial structures related to SRHR.
     
  • Sante et Droits Sexuels et Reproductifs (in French) 
    Course dates: 8 -19 Mars 2021
    This is a French version of the Courses on Sexual Health and Rights.

Courses on Disease Management

  • Control Strategies for Infectious and non-communicable diseases
    Course dates: 12 April –  3 May 2021
    In this course a number of communicable and non-communicable (NCD) diseases are used as models to demonstrate different aspects and principles of disease control.
  • GIS for Global Health
    Course dates: 21 June  – 2 July 2021
    The course gives an introduction to the use of GIS in disease control programmes and how it can be used for disease control, focusing on the epidemiological assessment of disease burden and the improvement of programmatic planning and management.

Other courses

  • E-Learning: Good Epidemiology practice: design, implementation and analysis of global health studies
    7 -11 December 2020
    This course aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to critically appraise epidemiological practice in global health, as a basis for sound decision making
  • Qualitative Methods in Health Systems Research
    20 January – 9 February 2021
  • Human Resources for Health
    15- 26 February 2021

Application Process

OKP countries we encourage you to explore this scholarship opportunity and apply as soon as possible for academic admission so you are ready to apply for the OKP scholarship when the application period opens! 

Who can apply

The Orange Knowledge Programme individual scholarships are open to mid-career professionals, who are nationals of – and living and working in – the following countries:

Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Selection procedure

The procedure is as follows:

  1. Candidates register with their Dutch education institution
  2. Dutch institution nominates candidates and submits grant application
  3. Embassies check eligibility and assess applications
  4. Selection results published
  5. Grants awarded

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World First Aid Day 2020: Simple actions, save lives!

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September 12, 2020 is the World First Aid Day. World First Aid Day is observed every year on the second Saturday of September. It aims to promote the importance of first aid in preventing injuries and saving lives. It was initiated by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)in 2000.

Objectives

  • To promote the importance of first aid in preventing injuries and saving lives.
  • To raise public awareness of how first aid can save lives.
  • To encouraging first aid training for all.

Important of First Aid

  • First aid is the simple actions to save lives.
  • First aid helps to assist an injured or ill person during a variety of emergency situations.
  • Knowledge in First Aid benefits the individuals themselves regardless of whether an emergency affects them directly or involves people they live and work with.
  • First Aid can and often lessens the severity of an emergency in a given time and place.

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Medical Education Commission, Government of Nepal published the notice for Medical Education Common Entrance Examination for PG 2020 for following courses;

  • MD/MS (Doctor of Medicine/Master of Surgery)
  • MDS (Master in Dental Surgery)
  • MPH (Master of Public Health) MSc. PH (Master of Science in Public Health), MPHN, MHPE, MPH (Public Health Service Management)
  • MD Ayurveda (Kayachikitsa)
  • Master in Nursing/ mIDwifery/Msc Nursing
  • Master in Pharmacy (M. PHARM), Msc. Pharmacy, Master of Pharmaceutical Science
  • Msc. MIT (Master of Science in Medical Imaging Technology)
  • Msc Clinical/ Medical biochemistry & Msc. Clinical Medical Microbiology
  • M. Optom (Master in Optometry)
  • M Phil in Clinical Psychology

Recommended: Medical Education Commission Syllabus for Postgraduate Entrance Examination (2020)

Detail notice will be published at http://www.mec.gov.np on Bhadra 31, 2077.

Medical board

Recommended: Medical Education Commission Syllabus for Postgraduate Entrance Examination (2020)

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World Sepsis Day is observed every year on September 13th to raise awareness for sepsis worldwide. It was initiated by the Global Sepsis Alliance in 2012.

World Sepsis Day is a great opportunity to remind the public, media, national, and international health care authorities, health care providers, and health care workers, policy makers, and the governments that there is an urgent need to increase and improve education on the facility, regional, national, and international level.

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. It is frequently a final common pathway to death for many infectious diseases worldwide. (WHO) Sepsis is the number one cause of preventable death worldwide.

Facts

  • WHO calls for global action on sepsis – cause of 1 in 5 deaths worldwide (SEPSIS: FACTS)
  • The world’s most neglected medical emergency.
  • Sepsis is not only a medical emergency, but also a global health crisis.
  • Sepsis strikes an estimated 30 million people worldwide every year, many of whom needlessly die or suffer permanent health issues.
  • Sepsis is always triggered by an infection.
  • Every 3-4 seconds someone dies of sepsis.
  • Sepsis is known only to 7 – 50 % of the people.
  • Sepsis can be prevented by vaccination and clean care and that early recognition and treatment reduces sepsis mortality by 50 %.
  • Sepsis is the number 1 cost of hospitalization in the U.S.

RISK GROUPS

Everybody can get sepsis, no matter how healthy or how good in shape you are, or where you live. Certain people are at an even higher risk.

  • older persons,
  • pregnant or recently pregnant women,
  • neonates,
  • hospitalized patients,
  • patients in intensive care units,
  • people with HIV/AIDS,
  • people with liver cirrhosis,
  • people with cancer,
  • people with kidney disease,
  • people with autoimmune diseases,
  • and people with no spleen.

Prevention

There are two main steps to preventing sepsis:

  1. Prevention of microbial transmission and infection
  2. Prevention of an infection evolving into sepsis

The best way to prevent sepsis is to prevent infection in the first place, which can be done by:

  • Vaccination
  • Clean water
  • Hand hygiene
  • Prevent hospital-acquired infections (HAIs)
  • Safe childbirth
  • Awareness

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Myanmar eliminates trachoma: WHO

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New Delhi – The World Health Organization has validated Myanmar for eliminating trachoma, a preventable disease that causes irreversible blindness, and which continues to be one of the leading causes of blindness globally.

“Myanmar’s multi-pronged approach promoting access to good hygiene infrastructure and clean water, strengthening eye care system, and complete community buy-in have enabled the country ensure that people of all ages can now look towards a trachoma-free future,” said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director WHO South-East Asia Region, felicitating the country at the virtual Regional Committee Session of WHO South-East Asia Region.

Myanmar joins Nepal in the WHO South-East Asia Region and 12 countries globally to achieve this feat. Though trachoma is preventable, blindness from trachoma is irreversible. Trachoma continues to be a public health problem in 44 countries and is responsible for the blindness for about 1.9 million people.

In 1964 the Ministry of Health and Sports in Myanmar had initiated a trachoma control project with support from WHO and UNICEF. The community-based interventions to eliminate trachoma consisted of surgical treatment, topical antibiotic treatment and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and health education promoting behavior change to decrease transmission. The program further expanded to include accessible interventions in rural areas

In 2005, trachoma was responsible for 4% of all cases of blindness in Myanmar. By 2018, the prevalence of trachoma was down to a mere 0.008% with trachoma no longer a public health problem.

In a virtual event, the Regional Director presented a citation for trachoma elimination to Myanmar’s Minister of Health and Sports, Dr Myint Htwe.

Sri Lanka was felicitated for eliminations of rubella and mother-to-child transmission of HIV and Syphilis. The Regional Director presented citations for the two achievements to the Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine, Ms Pavithra Wanniarachchi.

Dr Khetrapal Singh said, “Strong leadership and commitment of the Government, support from partners, and the dedication and commitment of the health care workers and communities in the country have contributed to these successes in Sri Lanka”.

Maldives was felicitated for eliminating rubella. On the country’s success, the Regional Director said, “this commendable achievement has been possible by the strong leadership and commitment of the Government, sustained collaboration with partners, and active support of health-care workers, volunteers and communities at all levels of health services.” The citation was received by Ms Aishath Samiya, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Maldives.

Home to one-fourth of the world’s population, the Region has eight flagship priority programmes – eliminate measles and rubella by 2023; prevent and control noncommunicable diseases through multisectoral policies and plans, with a focus on “best buys”; accelerate reduction of maternal, neonatal and under five mortality; continue progressing towards universal health coverage with a focus on human resources for health and essential medicines; further strengthen national capacity for preventing and combating antimicrobial resistance; scale-up capacity development in emergency risk management in countries; finish the task of eliminating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and other diseases on the verge of elimination; accelerate efforts to end TB by 2030. The Region has been making remarkable progress around the flagships and beyond.

11 September 2020 News release SEARO SEAR/PR/1741

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Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp Scholarships

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Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp Scholarships

The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) manages a scholarships programme for students from low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).

The Belgian Directorate General for Development Cooperation (DGD) is the main scholarship sponsor for ITM. Through ITM, DGD offers scholarships for

  • Master programmes
  • Short courses
  • PhD studies

As postgraduate certificate courses are mainly targeting students from EEA countries, no scholarship programme is available for these courses.

ITM is a preferred partner for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP). If you received an admission letter for a full-time master track at ITM and your home country is assisted by the World Bank, you can apply for a scholarship from the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program.

There are often alternative (full or partial) scholarship opportunities and applicants are strongly encouraged to also search for other sponsors such as employers, private sponsors, development cooperation projects or national agencies supporting studies abroad.

Who can apply for a DGD scholarship?

Citizens from any LMIC can apply. Applicants need to be both citizen of and actually living in a LMIC as defined in the OECD-DAC list of LMICs.

A majority of scholarships, but not all, will be awarded to citizens from the countries defined as priority countries for the Belgian Directorate for Development Cooperation (see list below). But, as mentioned higher, students from any LMIC can apply.

The DGD country list includes:

Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Niger, Palestine, Philippines, Peru, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Zimbabwe.

Note that candidates with an second citizenship from a high income country (e.g. through a double nationality) or candidates who are employed in a high income country or have been for more than one year in the three years preceding the application for a scholarship, cannot be awarded a DGD scholarship through ITM.

DGD scholarships can cover travel, tuition (registration and credit fees), insurances and livelihood.

A DGD scholarship can be full, covering all items mentioned above or partial and only cover one or a few items (e.g. only tuition fees or only livelihood).

In a part-time MSc study track a DGD scholarships can also cover the costs of a course components (modules) outside ITM, in the framework of credit mobility (e.g. in the tropEd network), or at partner institutions within the framework of a collaborative/joint programme.

Selection criteria

As stated higher, scholarships (full or partial) can only be awarded to candidates who fulfil all criteria for admission to the course, including the language proficiency requirement. During the online application process applicants can download a DGD scholarship application form. ITM indeed only accepts DGD scholarship applications as part of a course application file.

ITM and DGD will jointly award the available scholarships among the academically highest ranked candidates. DGD scholarships can only be awarded to candidates less than 46 years old at the end of the course or at graduation. See also ITM scholarship regulations.

Selection criteria as defined by DGD and used to rank applicants for the available scholarships are:

  • Personal motivation
  • Gender: at equal qualification, preference for female scholarship candidates
  • Preferably not have been awarded a DGD scholarship in the past and not yet have studied in a high-income country
  • Preferably employment in a research institute, a higher education institution, the public sector, the social economy, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) or in a non-governmental organisation
  • Employment characteristics and or prospects, as per support of an employer
  • Likely professional (re-)integration after following the course
  • Employment in a context where the learnings can be readily applied.

DGD scholarships for doctoral candidates

Each year, three PhD scholarships can be awarded to ITM alumni who are admitted to the ITM doctoral (PhD) programme. Admitted PhD candidates have to comply to DGD eligibility criteria (nationality, home address/domicile and age) before a DGD PhD-scholarship can be awarded. A PhD scholarship can provide financial support for up to four years (48 months) of doctoral training.

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Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp Short Courses 2020

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Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp Short Courses 2020

Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp is accepting applications for the following ITM courses.

Short courses on offer

  • Molecular Data for Infectious Diseases (MID)
  • Health Economics & Financing for Universal Health Coverage (HEF)
  • Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases Control and Elimination (MALNTD)
  • Ending Tuberculosis (TB)
  • Health Policy and Governance (HPG)
  • Multivariable Analysis (MVA)
  • Social Protection in Health for Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
  • Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD)
  • Globalisation & Health (GH)
  • HIV & STI Response (HIVSTI)
  • Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH)
  • Outbreak Investigations and Research (OIR)

Molecular Data for Infectious Diseases (MID)

MID trains professional molecular biologists for the implementation of molecular techniques in support of clinical and epidemiological field studies on infectious diseases in tropical low-resource settings. Pathogen identity, dynamics, and transmission often form an integral part of such studies, phenomena that can be documented using DNA and RNA techniques. Despite rapid advancements in molecular methods, their implementation in low-resource environments often remains cumbersome due to logistic, financial, and educational constraints. MID focuses on appropriate assays selection and analysis, and on their implementation in a particular research setting.

  • Course dates
    • E-learning: 16 November – 11 December 2020
    • Face-to-face: 29 March – 16 April 2021
  • Application deadline: 30 September 2020
  • Credits: 5 ECTS

Health Economics & Financing for Universal Health Coverage (HEF)

HEF targets health professionals, policy makers and researchers involved in health policy development and health financing reform strategies. It aims to equip health professionals with economic and financing strategies to strengthen health systems in low- and middle-income countries. The course examines the features of healthcare as both a commodity and a right. Participants will be encouraged to apply and critically review the tools and frameworks provided, in order to make progress towards universal health coverage.

  • Course dates: 4 – 22 January 2021
  • Application deadline: 15 October 2020
  • Credits: 5 ECTS

Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases Control and Elimination (MALNTD)
 
This three-week course is aimed at programme managers, decision-makers, clinicians and researchers involved in malaria or neglected tropical diseases (NTD) control and elimination, or related programmes. During this multidisciplinary course, we examine important technical, managerial and social challenges related to control and elimination initiatives of malaria and NTDs. In case studies, the course participants will apply frameworks and tools for the formulation, management and evaluation of malaria and NTD interventions to their own contexts.

  • Course dates: 4 – 22 January 2021
  • Application deadline: 15 October 2020
  • Credits: 5 ECTS

Ending Tuberculosis (TB)
 
This three-week course is mainly targeted at programme managers, decision-makers, clinicians and researchers involved in or collaborating with TB control programmes in low-resource settings. The course will focus on evidence-based formulation of a TB control policy, implementation challenges in various epidemiological contexts and resource-constrained settings. Particular attention is given to monitoring & evaluation of TB programmes and to operational research.

  • Course dates: 25 January 2021 – 12 February 2021
  • Application deadline: 15 October 2020
  • Credits: 5 ECTS

Health Policy and Governance (HPG)
 
This three-week course is relevant for health policy makers, health system managers, programme managers and researchers involved in health policy processes and governance at decentralised, national and global levels, both in- and outside the health sector. The course will enhance students’ capacity to engage in a policy dialogue with relevant actors and to develop policy change scenarios in order to strengthen health systems and achieve universal health coverage.

  • Course dates: 25 January – 12 February 2021
  • Application deadline: 15 October 2020
  • Credits: 5 ECTS

Multivariable Analysis (MVA)
 
This three-week course is relevant for master’s and PhD students who plan to use multivariable analysis methods in their research/thesis projects and/or who plan to use epidemiological literature in a critical way.  The aim of this course is to enable participants to appraise and apply three types of multivariable analysis, i.e. linear, logistic, and Cox regression, in the domain of public health research.

  • Course dates: 25 January – 12 February 2021
  • Application deadline: 15 October 2020
  • Credits: 5 ECTS

Social Protection in Health for Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

This three-week course is intended for health system and programme managers, health policy makers and researchers and aims to develop a framework for the analysis of policies on universal health coverage, with special attention to social protection in health. The analytical framework integrates institutional, financial, human, and socio-political dimensions. The course combines participatory classroom teaching, field visits and interaction with stakeholders in the domain of SPH/UHC, and critical discussion of selected country-cases.

  • Course dates: 8 – 26 March 2021
  • Application deadline: 1 December 2020
  • Credits: 5 ECTS

Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD)

This three-week course on NCDs targets health professionals and researchers involved in NCD prevention and control from the epidemiological, clinical and health systems’ perspective. The aim is to increase the participants’ capacity to assess the burden and the determinants of NCDs, and to develop, implement and evaluate strategies to tackle NCDs in various settings. The course gathers knowledge from experts on global NCDs and includes lectures, case studies and opportunities for interaction with peers.

  • Course dates: 8 – 26 March 2021
  • Application deadline: 1 December 2020
  • Credits: 5 ECTS

Globalisation & Health (GH) 

This three-week course aims to enhance its participants’ capacity to appraise how globalisation influences health, analyse actors and processes in global health governance, and undertake actions to influence decision-making at local, national or global level. The course provides a value-based perspective of health equity and human rights in moving the global health agenda forward. The course targets health and development professionals, researchers, policymakers involved in practice, programmes and policy-making, in low-, middle-, or high-income settings.

  • Course dates: 29 March – 16 April 2021
  • Application deadline: 1 December 2020
  • Credits: 5 ECTS
Application Process

The application process is straightforward and structured in few steps. You first login or create an account. When the Apply button for your course has appeared you can start filling your application file. At any moment you can save your application file and continue at a later stage. Even after submission you can still edit your personal profile.

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