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RCPCH statement on war in the Middle East
24 March 2026
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is deeply concerned by the ongoing war in the Middle East. The situation remains volatile and deeply distressing, with children coming to harm and communities living in fear.
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RCPCH statement on the escalating conflict in the Middle East
2 March 2026
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is deeply concerned by the further escalation of conflict across the Middle East.
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Royal College responds to humanitarian crisis in Gaza and calls on UK Government to intervene
25 July 2025
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.
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RCPCH Global: our engagement in Palestine
For over a quarter of a century, from its foundation in 1996, the College has engaged with and supported aid for Palestinian families and children in the Occupied Territories and through their dispersed refugee communities. This work has, throughout, been based on the universal rights of children to...
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Leading health organisations write to the UK Foreign Secretary regarding worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza
4 June 2025
Royal Colleges and leading health organisations have written to David Lammy and urged for action to help protect children and healthcare workers in Gaza.
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Royal College responds to humanitarian crisis in Gaza and calls on UK Government to intervene
27 May 2025
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.
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In memory of Dr Jean Bowyer
7 February 2025
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.
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Paediatricians continue to call for protection of children and families in the Middle East
6 November 2024
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.
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The impact of climate change on child health around the world: Results of a survey of child health professionals outside the UK
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.