Monday, November 18, 2024

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Clarendon Room C

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Facilitated by: A/Prof. Deborah Gleeson, Associate Professor Deborah Gleeson Prof. Kelley Lee, Professor, Canada Research Chair Tier I in Global Health Governance, Simon Fraser University Professor Fran Baum AO, Position, The University of Adelaide Target audience: Public health academics, practitioners and advocates interested in the health equity issues associated with pandemic preparedness and response at global and national levels. Learning Outcomes: - Understand the health equity dimensions of pandemic preparedness and response at global and national levels - Discuss and analyse case studies of health inequities associated with the COVID-19 response · Identify and develop strategies for more equitable pandemic preparedness and response - Network with others interested in the health equity issues associated with pandemic preparedness and response at global and national levels About: This workshop will explore the global and national health equity dimensions of pandemic preparedness and response, focusing on case studies from the COVID-19 pandemic. It draws on research on the political economy of COVID-19 responses (including the political actors impacts on pandemic responses) and their health equity outcomes, including access to medical products and technologies, travel measures/border management, and other aspects of global and national COVID-19 policies. Following presentations of key research, participants will discuss case studies and collaborate on developing strategies in small groups. The workshop will bring together researchers, practitioners and advocates who want to see more equitable responses to future pandemics, to review the evidence on health equity impacts, and inform strategies and planning for future events. Workshop theme/topics: - Commercial and political determinants of health - Global, regional and local governance for health