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James Orbinski’s new book ‘An Imperfect Offering’. James accepted the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of MSF and has worked in conflicts in D.R.C, Somalia and Rwanda, amongst others.

Polls

Here is our archive of polls.

Should the Beijing Olympic Games be boycotted because of the situation in Tibet?
  • YES (the whole thing should be boycotted)
    6623%
  • The opening ceremony should be boycotted but not the sporting events
    8129%
  • NO (nothing should be boycotted)
    11742%
  • DON'T KNOW
    176%
Total Votes: 281 Started: April 9, 2008
Do you think there is a need for the UN Treaty on Arms Control?
Total Votes: 452 Started: February 8, 2008
Should asylum seekers have access to free health care?
Total Votes: 409 Started: January 20, 2008
Do you think the pharmaceutical industry influences the medical profession:
Total Votes: 540 Started: January 7, 2008 1 = Added by a guest
Should The Lancet Student have its own facebook page?
Total Votes: 257 Started: January 7, 2008
How many neurosurgeons are there in the whole of Africa?
Total Votes: 301 Started: November 14, 2007
How many people in the world are at risk of getting onchocerciasis?
Total Votes: 139 Started: November 14, 2007
Which country uses the most morphine (mg/capita) for medical use?
Total Votes: 172 Started: October 10, 2007
How many cancer patients world-wide don't have access to the pain relieving drugs they need?
Total Votes: 154 Started: October 10, 2007
Should white coats be banned?
Total Votes: 239 Started: September 28, 2007
What issue would you most like to campaign on?
  • Health as a Human Right (Right to Health)
    8233%
  • Health Systems
    4217%
  • Access to Essential Medicines
    6827%
  • Child Health
    3012%
  • HIV/AIDS/PEPFAR Reauthorisation
    2912%
Total Votes: 251 Started: August 24, 2007
What do YOU think is the MOST important factor in access to essential medicines?
  • Health professionals (brain drain etc)
    5916%
  • Health-care systems
    20655%
  • TRIPS
    359%
  • Supply chain issues
    5615%
  • Other
    205%
Total Votes: 376 Started: August 8, 2007
What's the biggest killer of under-fives?
Total Votes: 434 Started: July 10, 2007
Should teaching in global health be compulsory for medical students?
Total Votes: 370 Started: July 6, 2007