Navigating Public Health Challenges in Conflict Zones

Department of Global & Environmental Health presents:

Navigating Public Health Challenges in Conflict Zones
December 19th @ 12:00 pm
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This year marked an increase in violent conflicts, surpassing levels not seen since World War II. The concurrent humanitarian crises unfolding in Gaza, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan and elsewhere underscore the urgency of robust responses to address public health needs, including the indiscriminate loss of civilian life, the destruction of health infrastructure, the threat of infectious diseases, and shortage of food and essential supplies. Staff from the World Health Organization (WHO) will discuss the role and functions of public health institutions in meeting these needs in ongoing conflict zones in the Middle East and Africa regions. This webinar will be moderated by Dr. Michael Merson, Interim Chair of the Department of Global & Environmental Health and will feature Rick Brennan, Regional Emergency Director for WHO Eastern Mediterranean, Abdou Salam Gueye, Regional Emergency Director for WHO Africa, and Steve Solomon, Principal Legal Officer at WHO Geneva. The panelists will share firsthand insights, experiences, and strategies to address the complex challenges posed by conflict.