Middle East

Royal Colleges and leading health organisations have written to David Lammy and urged for action to help protect children and healthcare workers in Gaza.

As a Royal Medical College, working on behalf of children, young people and health professionals, we are deeply concerned by the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Gaza. We urgently call on the UK Government to do everything it can to help bring an end to this conflict.

Following the passing of a member-submitted motion at the College’s 2025 AGM, the Board of Trustees has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children’s rights in Gaza.

On 27 March we held our Annual General Meeting at RCPCH Conference in Glasgow. Members voted on two items and received reports from the Chair of Trustees, the President, Treasurer and CEO.

Dr Jean Bowyer, a devoted paediatrician and passionate advocate for global child health, passed away peacefully on 30 January 2025. Her remarkable career touched countless lives across the world.

As a Royal Medical College, working on behalf of children, young people and child health professionals, we remain deeply concerned at the ongoing humanitarian crisis and continued loss of life in the Middle East.

The College’s Annual General Meeting will take place as part of the College’s Annual Conference on 27 March 2025. It will receive a report on the College’s activity in the last year, the Treasurer’s report on the accounts, and a number of other pieces of business.

Our report, published August 2024, shares insights from members in 50 countries on the rising threats to children’s well-being and the role of healthcare professionals.

With effect from the 2024.3 exam diet, the MRCPCH currency and number of attempts policy will be changing.

As a Royal Medical College, working on behalf of children, young people and child health professionals, we remain deeply concerned at the devastating situation and continued loss of life in the Middle East.