The only general surgeon within 130km radius in Ethiopia

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A legacy in Ethiopia: We were delighted to meet and train Dr Esayas Mustefa from Ethiopia. The only general surgeon in a 130km radius, Dr Mustefa shares how important our course is to him and who his new skills will help. Dr Esayas Mustefa’s story from David Nott Foundation on Vimeo. […]

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WHO’s Science in 5: Upcoming new vaccines

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What are the new vaccines in the pipeline? What are the challenges to turning vaccines into vaccination ? What timelines can we expect for future vaccines? WHO’s Dr Katherine O’Brien explains in Science in 5. […]

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What is PTSD?

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What is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? PTSD’s a type of mental health condition that can happen after experiencing a traumatic event. This video covers the definition, diagnostic criteria, associated biological factors, and symptoms of PTSD. Find more videos at http://osms.it/more. […]

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6 tips for better sleep | Sleeping with Science, a TED series

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The 18th of March is World Sleep Day.  Learn more about getting a good night’s kip here with this Ted episode. Want to not only fall asleep quickly but also stay asleep longer? Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains how your room temperature, lighting and other easy-to-fix factors can set the stage for a better night’s […]

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International Women’s Day 2022 (8 March) – UN Chief message | United Nations

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Video Message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on International Women’s Day 2022. “On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women and girls everywhere. We celebrate their contributions to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Their ideas, innovations and activism that are changing our world for the better. And their leadership across all walks of life. […]

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The symptoms of ovarian cancer

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At the moment, only 3 per cent of women in the UK are very confident at spotting a symptom of ovarian cancer. Help us raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer this Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: targetovariancancer.org.uk/startmakingnoise What are the symptoms? – Persistent pelvic or abdominal pain – Increased abdominal size/persistent bloating – Difficulty […]

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Worth More Than 2 Hours – Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2022 Campaign Video

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Eating disorders week 2022 is the 28th February to the 6th of March. Eating Disorders Awareness Week is one of the biggest opportunities for us to put eating disorders in the spotlight. Help raise awareness and improve GP training to detect potential diagnosis. […]

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