INSPIRE | Global Health: Challenges and Opportunities of the 21st Century March 21, 2009

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In
the 21st century context
of rapid communication systems, globalization, and international media,
students are becoming acutely aware of the need for their contribution to our
global community. News of malnutrition,maternaland child mortality
rates, and the alarming epidemic reports of HIV/AIDS transmission despite
thedevelopment of antiretroviral medication are just some of the
humanitarian health crises that, while troubling, inspire students to turn
their awareness into action. However, several grey areas in the realm of
international health and development remain for whichanswers are not
easily found: what are the issues that should be focused on? What are the ways
students can contribute to efforts in the international community? Is our impact
substantial?Can our contributions be more harmful than good? Are we
sufficiently well versed in the social contexts and issues of other countries
before we take upon endeavours of humanitarian aid and volunteerism?

INSPIRE
aims to engage students by creating an environment where their impact on the
international community can be evaluated through discussion with peers and
experts in the field. Topics will
include:

Globalization
Social responsibility and ethics
Nutrition
Pharmaceuticals
Disease
Environment
Primary Health Care

Keynote speakers:
Dr. Michael Seear (International Health, Medicine)Dr. Judy McLean (Nutrition)Dr. Michael Brauer (Environment)Dr. Shafik Dharamsi (Ethics, Social Responsibility, Anthropology)Sonja Babovic (Universities Allied for Essential Medicines - UBC)For more more information please visit: www.ubcissa.com/inspireconference

Organized by UBC ISSA

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Ticket Info:  Student, Free

Official Website: http://inspireconference-upcoming.eventbrite.com