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 2: Sexual and Reproductive Health in Global Health Emergencies
Just Emergencies Podcast
12 minutes 47 seconds
5 years ago
Just Emergencies Episode 2: Sexual and Reproductive Health in Global Health Emergencies
For Episode 2 of ‘Just Emergencies’, Dr. Catriona McMillan joined
Rebecca Richard to talk the impact that global health emergencies have on sexual
and reproductive health issues. And unfortunately, it’s generally not
good news.
For more information on Dr. Catriona McMillan and further resources and links, 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.
