THET (Tropical Health and Education Trust)

07/10/2026

Last month, the UK House of Lords debated the value of health partnerships.

Our Patron, Lord Crisp, opened the debate. Peers from across the House joined in.

Baroness Prashar said Global Health Partnerships (formerly THET) has "done some excellent work to promote health partnerships."

Replying for the government, the FCDO Minister called our Myanmar programme "a real flagship example of what health partnerships can do." That recognition belongs to the UK health institutions and Myanmar health workers who have kept working together through five years of conflict.

The Minister set out a shift in how the UK works overseas: from donor to investor and from grants to shared expertise. That is what health partnerships do.

Thank you to Lord Crisp and to every partner whose work made GHP worth talking about.

You can watch the debate here ➡️ https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/97f96783-af6f-4fa3-93ec-578efc4943be -tabs

06/10/2026

Meet Dr Zedekiah Sibanda 👋

He trained as a doctor in Harare, and for over 20 years he's cared for children in Wales as a Consultant Paediatrician. Every year, he also helps train 10–20 young paediatricians back in Zimbabwe.

"Due to my work in Wales I can offer something that local specialists can't."

He's not alone: 74% of the diaspora health workers we surveyed say their international experience makes their work in the UK better.

This Black History Month, we're celebrating the Experts in Our Midst 💛

Read Dr Sibanda's story 👉 https://www.globalhealthpartnerships.org/voices-of-the-experts-in-our-midst-dr-zedekiah-sibanda-a-diaspora-health-worker-supporting-mental-health-in-zimbabwe/

Dr Zedekiah Sibanda is a Consultant Paediatrician based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital (Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board). Originally from Zimbabwe, Dr Sibanda undertook his medical training in Harare before pursuing post-graduate training in the UK. From 1996, he practiced as a consultant...

24/08/2026

It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dr. Safwan Al-Chalati, who for the last year and a half we were lucky to call our Medical Education Manager in our Syria Programme. Dr. Safwan was a remarkable individual and a symbol of sacrifice and dedication.

Dr Safwan fled the oppression of Assad's regime in Damascus to serve in the field hospitals of Aleppo. It was during this time that he was injured during a hospital strike by the regime, part of their campaign against medical facilities in Northwest Syria.

Despite his injuries and associated consequences, undeterred he continued his inspiring journey. He established the Syrian Board of Medical Specialties (SBOMS) in the areas out of the regime's control, rallying not only all remaining local specialists but also diaspora physicians to train specialist doctors whose education was interrupted. His work resulted in the graduation of at least two thousand specialized doctors, filling critical gaps in medical services.

Following the fall of the regime and the unification of medical boards, we had the privilege of welcoming Dr Safwan to Global Health Partnerships Syria team. The consequences of his injuries led to the deterioration of his health, which worsened in recent months, leading to his passing.

Dr Safwan’s legacy will continue, in the specialist doctors he helped to train, in the expertise he shared and the example of determination and strengthen he embodied. At GHP we will do all we can to honour his legacy in our on-going work .

We extend our deepest condolences to his family and all those who knew and cared for him, as so many of us did.

09/01/2025

📢 We’re hiring! Global Health Partnerships (formerly THET) is looking for a driven and innovative Head of Fundraising to join our Leadership Team!

Are you ready to:
✅ Lead strategy and grow income from major donors & corporate supporters?
✅ Work with partners like WHO, NHS, and UK Government?
✅ Shape the future of global health initiatives?

This is your chance to make a difference while advancing your career in a senior NGO role.

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03/11/2024

🗣Speaker announcement for ! 🗣

We’re thrilled to share our speaker panel for the upcoming THET conference session: ‘Promoting Transformative Change to Reach Universal Health Coverage (UHC)’.

The attainment of UHC is vital to ensuring that no-one is left behind in access to health coverage. THET are delighted to host this expert panel to unpack the role of equitable partnerships in promoting transformative change towards UHC.

Joining us to share their insights on for UHC are:

➡️ Prof. Valerie Fleming,THET Trustee and Professor of Women’s Health at Liverpool John Moores University,

➡️ Dr Stephen Banda, Chief Director of Policy and Planning at the Ministry of Health and Child Care, Zimbabwe

➡️ Dr San San Oo, Medical Doctor specialising in Paediatrics and Neonatology, Glangwili General Hospital UK

➡️ Dr Amy Ndao Fall, Medical Doctor and Head of Medical in Sanofi’s Global Health Unit

Only a few days to go until THET Conference 2024! Make sure you get your tickets now to avoid missing out! ⤵️🔗

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31/10/2024

🗣 Speaker announcement for ! 🗣

We’re thrilled to share our speaker panel for the upcoming THET conference session: The changing context and 🌍🤝🏽

Joining us in a round-table discussion on the major developments in the external environment in and what this means for the future of health partnerships are:

➡️ Ayo Edinger, Global Digital Health Lead and Senior Consultant, Mott Macdonald Global Health team,

➡️ Professor Michael West CBE, Senior Visiting Fellow at The King's Fund and Professor of Organisational Psychology at Lancaster University, Visiting Professor at University College Dublin, and Emeritus Professor at Aston University,

➡️ Dr Matthew Harris, Clinical Reader in Public Health Medicine and Director of Postgraduate Taught programmes in the School of Public Health at Imperial College London, Honorary NHS Consultant in Public Health Medicine,

➡️ Barbara Stilwell, Nurse and Public Health Specialist, technical specialist for organisations such as the World Health Organization and Global Health Initiatives including the Nursing Now Challenge

With less than a week to go until THET Conference 2024, make sure you get your tickets now! If you aren’t able to attend the event live, buying a ticket will give you access to all the conference sessions to watch in your own time.

Don’t miss out on this important event in the global health calendar, buy your tickets using the 🔗 ⬇️

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21/10/2024

🌍 Watch Ben Simms, CEO of THET, personally invite you to join our 2024 Annual Conference on ‘Strengthening Collective Action on Global Health’! 🎥

This year’s conference, on November 6-7, is set against the backdrop of major global events like the UN Summit of the Future and the High-Level Meeting on AMR. We’ll dive into the future of , tackling the Sustainable Development Goals ( )s, and how we can foster collaboration to achieve .

With high-level decision makers, experts, and the community, this is your chance to be part of solutions that can reshape health systems worldwide.

✅ Day 1: Explore global health architecture, UK contributions, and collective action for stronger health systems.
✅ Day 2: Focus on Health Partnerships and real-world stories of positive change to address global health inequities.

🎟️ Get your ticket now ➡ https://buff.ly/3TjowxH

08/10/2024

🚨 Save the Date! 🚨
The UK-Africa Health Summit 2025 is coming soon! 🗓 Join us on 18-19 March 2025 at the Royal College of Physicians, London, from 9 AM - 5 PM, as we gather to discuss the theme, “Shared solutions for health for all”. 🌍✨

Let’s bring together experts, leaders, and innovators to share strategies that will transform global health and make healthcare accessible to everyone. Together, we can build a healthier world! 💡

🗓 When: 18-19 March 2025
🕘 Time: 9 AM - 5 PM
📍 Where: Royal College of Physicians, London

Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for more details!

18/09/2024

🦠 The Commonwealth Partnerships for Antimicrobial Stewardships (CwPAMS) is making a significant impact on healthcare in Ghana’s Volta Region! Through a collaborative partnership between Ghana’s University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho Teaching Hospital, and University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, healthcare professionals are being empowered with the skills and knowledge to enhance antimicrobial stewardship and reduce antibiotic misuse.

From establishing a Centre of Excellence to launching the Take-back Unwanted Medicines (TBUM) Programme, these initiatives are helping ensure the responsible use of antibiotics, reducing the risk of antimicrobial resistance, and protecting public health. Read Dr Cornelius Dodoo’s blog to learn more about these efforts! 📚💊 👇

Health systems across the world too often struggle with resources – we can do a lot to lessen the burden by ensuring antibiotics for managing infectious diseases remain effective. The Commonwealth Partnerships for Antimicrobial Stewardships (CwPAMS) programme – which funds Health Partnerships be...