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RSTMH has a long history of being supported by volunteers. In the early days of the Society, voluntary roles helped coordinate the office and formed the Council, who were responsible for governing the Society.

Nurses have a good social contract with society: we are trusted, we are known for our compassion, we care for people at the most vulnerable times of their lives, we are there at the beginning of a life and the end of it.

MSF Scientific Days bring together researchers, practitioners, academics and patient representatives each year to catalyse improvements in the quality of care provided to patients and populations at risk.

The focus of this year’s World Health Day is universal healthcare, a system whereby all people have access to healthcare.

Mental health is key to wellbeing and living a good life. It is mentioned in several Sustainable Development Goals and is explicitly in the title of Goal 3 – health and wellbeing.