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 10: Covid-19, Reflections of Vulnerability, Gender, and Care – Vulnerability Part 4
Just Emergencies Podcast
18 minutes 16 seconds
5 years ago
Just Emergencies Episode 10: Covid-19, Reflections of Vulnerability, Gender, and Care – Vulnerability Part 4
In Episode 10 of Just Emergenices, Dr Verina Wild and Professor
Paula-Irene Villa Braslavsky discuss the relationship between
'Vulnerability, Gender, and Care' in the context of the ongoing Covid-19
pandemic and through a sociological lens.
For more information on Dr Verina Wild and Professor Dr Paula Villa and further links and resources, please visit 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.
