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Global surgery - an emerging field of global health

This talk is by Håkon Bolkan, Norwegian University of Science and TechnologySurgery and anaesthesia care are essential to a comprehensive primary health care approach and to a people-centred…

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Community engagement and action in the prevention of non-communicable diseases

This talk is by Meena Daivadanam, Uppsala University.The complexities related to community engagement and participatory research in global public health are often unappreciated or over-looked. I work…

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The access paradox in safe abortion care

This talk is by Karen Marie Ingeborg Moland, University of BergenLegal frameworks are vital instruments for securing the right to health, but the connection between law, health policy and access to…

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Platform economy meets global health

This talk is two individual presentations on related topics.PhD Candidate Benta Mbare: Global digital platforms shaping psycho-social health: Case of food couriers in Finland The rise of platform…

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How may social sustainability be perceived from a gender transformative perspective?

This talk is by Britt Pinkowski Tersbøl, University of Copenhagen.This talk will take a point of departure in gender transformative climate change adaptation and attempt to hone in on what…

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Have we forgotten the fathers? The paternal origin of health and disease

This talk is by Cecilie Svanes, University of Bergen.Can targeted interventions in one generation efficiently improve health in multiple generations? Emerging research suggests that health and…

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Early-life exposure to environmental toxicants and child growth and development

This talk is by Syed Moshfiqur Rahman, Uppsala University. The developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD) hypothesis and recent evidence indicate that nutritional deficits and early-life…

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Collaborative efforts in building human resources for mental health in Ethiopia

This talk is by Markos Tesfaye Woldeyohannes, University of Oslo.Healthcare disparities in low and middle-income countries are often the result of inadequacies in the health system, including human…

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Children’s brain development in a polluted world: Inequalities and opportunities

This talk is by Kam Sripada, Norwegian University of Science and Technology.Brain development in the early years lays the foundation for lifelong cognitive function, productivity, and mental health.…

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Healthcare financing challenges in low- and middle-income countries

This talk is by Jahangir Khan, University of Gothenburg.Out-of-pocket spending for healthcare leads to catastrophic health expenditure and even poverty for many households in low- and middle-income…

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The link between road safety and development

This talk is by Marie Hasselberg, Karolinska Institutet.Worldwide, about 1.35 million people are killed and about 50 million are injured on the roads every year. Even though many countries have…

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Capacity development for healthcare systems in low- and middle-income countries

The presentation is by Gilbert Tumwine, Lund UniversityAccess to high-quality sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services is essential for human survival. In many low-and middle-income…

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Understanding family planning method denial in Malawi: why women leave facilities empty-handed

The presentation is by Jill M. Peterson, University of Iceland.Increasing accessibility to family planning is key to decreasing its unmet need in sub-Saharan Africa. In this talk, we will explore the…

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The influence of high and low temperature on human health: how do we adapt to the changing climate?

The presentation is by Tiina Ikäheimo, UiT - Artic University of NorwayClimate change involves not only global warming, but also higher variation in temperature and number of heat and cold…

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Strengthening gender-based violence responses through multisectoral collaboration: A case of women with disabilities

The presentation is by Fredinah Namatovu, Umeå UniversityGender-based violence (GBV) disproportionately affects girls and women with disabilities worldwide. Timely and efficient GBV responses…

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Social protection and health – falling through the cracks during Covid-19 in Cape Town, South Africa

The presentation is by Lieve Vanleeuw, Tampere University. The Covid-19 pandemic had a powerful impact on global health and economic wellbeing. The policy responses to the pandemic included hundreds…

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