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 7: The Ethics of Humanitarian Action
Just Emergencies Podcast
22 minutes 46 seconds
5 years ago
Just Emergencies Episode 7: The Ethics of Humanitarian Action
In Episode 7, Rebecca is joined by Dr. Caroline Clarinval who is
currently the WHO Country Office Representative in Kazakhstan. Dr.
Clarinval shares her experiences of handling difficult ethical
situations in her work and outlines the model she developed to assist
other humanitarian actors in ethically challenging situations.
For more information on Dr. Caroline Clarinval 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.
