Spotlight Articles

The Spotlight articles recognise outstanding global health contributions made by NHS Scotland staff.

The articles highlight a diverse range of exceptional global health partnership work across NHS Scotland Health Boards, with the aim of celebrating achievements, sharing learning and inspiring others to get involved in global health activity.

SPOTLIGHT ON PROFESSOR CHARLOTTE WRIGHT

Professor Charlotte Wright, University of Glasgow, is a retired paediatrician who remains actively involved in the long-standing Glasgow Lahore Children’s Hospital Twinning Programme partnership in Pakistan. In this spotlight article she reflects on her global health journey sharing insights into the partnership’s achievements, the mutual benefits for those involved and the challenges that have been successfully overcome along the way.

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SPOTLIGHT ON DR NIALL CAMPBELL

Dr Niall Campbell shares first-hand experiences of global collaboration, leadership and the real difference it makes – both overseas and at home. Read on to know how a decades-long NHS partnership in Zambia is strengthening healthcare systems and transforming patient outcomes.

St Francis Hospital staff with Dr Niall Campbell

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SPOTLIGHT ON DR MUDHER AL-KHAIRALLA

Dr. Mudher Al-Khairalla’s story is one of resilience and vision. From establishing specialist respiratory hospitals in Iraq to mentoring future clinicians, his work bridges continents and transforms lives. Discover how his passion for global health continues to make an impact from Scotland to the Middle East.

Dr Mudher and colleague looking at the camera

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