There are no borders when you are struggling for peace and health

by Olga Mironova

June 10 is the date of birth of one of the founders of IPPNW, Dr. Eugene Chazov. He was always the example of kindness, courage, professionalism and wisdom. Dr. Chazov was equally open and friendly to his colleagues, patients and important politicians, showing that there are no borders, when you are struggling for peace and health worldwide.

So, his family got together in the morning of June 10. But I was already meeting my friend and colleague from Boston, the US, Joe Hodgkin, board member of GBSPR. Just after arriving from the airport, we met each other and headed to the dinner with my Baku colleagues to honor my grandfather’s memory and legacy.

The US and Russian students from IPPNW have monthly calls together to maintain the sense of unity and get to know each other better. The Russian students sometimes feel shy, while talking to foreigners in English, but these online meetings help a lot. And matter a lot. The US students and young doctors learn something new about medical system, advocacy work and traditions in Russia. The most magical thing during the Baku visit was to see Joe Hodgkin and me on the same screen, as we haven’t seen each other in person since Dr. Hodgkin’s first visit to Russia back in 2021.

Hope that this post is going to be the opening of the new category of posts written by IPPNW co-presidents each month and giving some updates from all around the world.

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