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A Message from CMB's New President

Dr. Barbara J. Stoll introduces herself to the CMB community and expresses enthusiasm for her new role as President of CMB.

APEC Recognizes Fanghui Zhao for Cervical Cancer Research

CMB extends its congratulations to Dr. Fanghui Zhao of the Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, who has been awarded the 2020 Health Women Health Economy Research Prize from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).

China Medical Board Announces the Appointment of Dr. Barbara J. Stoll as President

Cambridge, MA, August 24, 2020. The Trustees of China Medical Board today announced the appointment of Dr. Barbara Joan Stoll as the next President of China Medical Board. Effective October 1, 2020 she will become President designate, and then President on January 1, 2021.

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Equity Initiative COVID-19 Actions: April Newsletter

Many EI Fellows are active in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating their commitment to advancing health equity during a time of unprecedented crisis. The April issue of the EI Newsletter highlights examples of Fellows’ recent actions – in professions related to governance, policymaking, health promotion, raising public awareness, social services, advocacy, media, the arts, and more.

UNFPA Recognizes Lincoln Chen as One of Its “Icons and Activists”

In naming Lincoln Chen one of its "Icons and Activists," the United National Population Fund recognizes his work in Bangladesh, early in his career, and his current efforts at CMB to support a new generation of healthcare leaders.

EI Annual Forum: Building Up the Equity Community

The 2020 Annual Forum was an opportunity to exchange deas and experiences, develop connections across cohorts, and solidify the identity of Equity Fellows, with the ultimate goal of multiplying the impact of the Equity Initiative and building a stronger regional community for health equity.

China Medical Board Commits US$2 Million to Help China Control the Novel Coronavirus Epidemic

The Board of CMB is pleased to announce a commitment of US$2 million to improve equipment and facilities of the China Consortium of Elite Teaching Hospitals (the Consortium) and through training, research, and international collaboration to assist China in developing a modern emergency preparedness and response system.

Project Accelerator: Laying the Foundation for Project Success

Through their second-year projects, CMB’s Equity Initiative Fellows get the chance to translate their leadership and communication training and their understanding of health equity into meaningful collaboration. At the Project Accelerator, held October 7-November 3 in Penang, Malaysia, Fellows took steps to move their project concepts beyond shared areas of interest to effective frameworks for collaboration.

Equity Initiative Announces Its Fifth Cohort of Fellows

The Equity Initiative welcomes 26 outstanding professionals  to its 2020 cohort, each demonstrating a strong commitment to social justice and health equity. The new Equity Fellows come from 12 countries and represent a range of professional experience in government; academia; community-based and international NGOs; creative, performing, and martial arts; and private business and social enterprise.

Nursing Consortium Delegation Visits Leading U.S. Hospitals to Exchange Experiences

Representatives of the China Nursing Consortium of Elite Teaching Hospitals visited 3 leading American hospitals to learn more about advanced methods of nursing residency training in the United States on October 28 – November 2, 2019. With CMB support and facilitation, the delegation met with specialists in nursing education, management, and clinical nursing.

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