Yamato University Nursing Programme Students Visit WKC
On September 4, WKC technical officer Dr. Megumi Rosenberg welcomed 21 students and two instructors from the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences at Yamato University (Osaka) to WKC to introduce WHO’s mission and current areas of focus.
Dr. Rosenberg’s presentation covered three main topics. She presented an overview of WHO, including its organizational structure, its goals (promote health, keep the world safe, serve the vulnerable) and current focus on the achievement of universal health coverage (UHC). She discussed WKC’s research on health systems and innovations to accelerate progress towards UHC in light of population ageing, including the sharing of knowledge among Japan and other countries.
Dr. Rosenberg also shared her own career path and provided a wide range of resources for students interested in global health careers, including opportunities for internships with WHO.
During the Q & A session, the students commented that they furthered their understanding of WKC’s scope of work and became interested in pursuing health care careers globally.