Students ignite interest in global health
The 2015 Ignite calendar kicked off with a moonlight cinema.
Harvard economist Jeffrey Sachs is well known for being the man-on-a-mission to end extreme poverty. He often points out that if every American donated the equivalent of one cup of coffee ($2.50), that the proceeds would fully fund the global prevention of malaria.
Based on the colossal amount of coffee i’ve seen medical students consume, I think we’re an excellent group to get that ball rolling. Or for those who are fine with their HECS debt rivalling the amount of money they owe their barista… ”
Ignite is Monash University’s non-profit global health group. The organisation was established by medical students in 2004 and now consists of multiple sub-committees including a passionate Gippsland division. With the aim of fostering passions in global health and providing avenues for practical involvement, the Gippsland committee is planning its biggest year yet.
It was kicked off with a picturesque outdoor cinema that more than 40 students from 5 sites attended. The event was a huge success which allowed students to meet like-minded individuals from various year groups while also raising funds for future initiatives. The committee is already well underway with the planning of a global clinician lecture series, book club and online article writing competition.
Committee positions are still available for Ignite Gippsland and the group would always love to hear any ideas or suggestions you have.
Zach O’Brien
Committee Chair
zpobr1@student.monash.edu
Website: ignitehealth.org.au
Facebook page: facebook.com/igniteglobalhealthgroup