Deep dive session: Preparedness and response to health emergencies – The role of cities
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 1pm to 4:15pm
About this Event
History has shown that a variety of hazards can affect health and well-being. These include natural disasters, chemical, radiological, physical, and biological hazards such as epidemics, pandemics, emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) and bioterrorism. Environmental hazards, particularly those exacerbated by the climate emergency, are also on the rise. The huge cost of these hazards and health emergencies on people and economies illustrate why preparedness to face such threats at all levels (local, regional, national, and international) is so vital.
Urban areas have unique vulnerabilities that make them more prone to the impacts of health emergencies. This is a concern as more than 50% of the world’s population live in urban areas, and scientists calculate that this will increase to 70% by 2050. This means that preparedness for health emergencies in cities is especially important.
During this session the speakers will explore the capacities that make local actors essential in mitigating health hazards. They will also debate what constitutes preparedness and the role different stakeholders can play in this process.
Moderated byClara Marín
ISGlobal
Policy Program Officer
Speakers
Roberto Lucchini (TBC)
Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work, Florida International University
Professor of Environmental Health Sciences
Eduardo López Moreno (TBC)
UN-Habitat
Head of Research and Innovation
Daniel Buss
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
Unit Chief Climate Change and Environmental Determinants of Health (CDE-CE)
Maria Neira
World Health Organization (WHO)
Director Public Health and Environment
Elizabet Diago
ISGlobal
Preparedness Program Manager
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