Global Health Emergencies (GHEs) are crises that affect health, and that are, or should be, of international concern. These might include infectious outbreaks, humanitarian crises and disasters, conflicts, and forced displacements. GHEs are characterised by various forms of urgency and uncertainty, and are known to exacerbate existing inequalities, injustices and vulnerabilities in individuals and communities. This podcast delves into what we mean by ‘Global Health Emergencies’, why they matter, and why we care about justice in global health emergencies.
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Global Health Emergencies (GHEs) are crises that affect health, and that are, or should be, of international concern. These might include infectious outbreaks, humanitarian crises and disasters, conflicts, and forced displacements. GHEs are characterised by various forms of urgency and uncertainty, and are known to exacerbate existing inequalities, injustices and vulnerabilities in individuals and communities. This podcast delves into what we mean by ‘Global Health Emergencies’, why they matter, and why we care about justice in global health emergencies.
Just Emergencies Episode 1 - Research During Global Health Emergencies
Just Emergencies Podcast
27 minutes
5 years ago
Just Emergencies Episode 1 - Research During Global Health Emergencies
In this first episode of ‘Just Emergencies’, Rebecca Richards sits down with Dr. Nayha
Sethi to talk about research during global health emergencies, how this
might be different from research during ‘normal’ times, and what justice
and ethical issues we need to think about when conducting such
research.
For more information on Dr. Sethi and further resources, please take a look at the episode’s Shownotes.
Just Emergencies’ is produced and edited by Rebecca Richards and made with funding from the Wellcome Trust.
Just Emergencies Podcast
Global Health Emergencies (GHEs) are crises that affect health, and that are, or should be, of international concern. These might include infectious outbreaks, humanitarian crises and disasters, conflicts, and forced displacements. GHEs are characterised by various forms of urgency and uncertainty, and are known to exacerbate existing inequalities, injustices and vulnerabilities in individuals and communities. This podcast delves into what we mean by ‘Global Health Emergencies’, why they matter, and why we care about justice in global health emergencies.
