The future of global tobacco control conference
By Kevin Outterson Friday Jan 25th @ BU Law. Focusing on current constitutional and treaty-based challenges (WTO, First Amendment, BITs, TRIPS). Details here.
Global Health & Human Rights
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Read more: Conference Announcement: Governance of Tobacco in the 21st Century Conference Announcement: Governance of Tobacco in the 21st Century
Governance of Tobacco in the 21st Century: Strengthening National and International Policy for Global Health and Development February 26-27, 2013 Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA Keynote Speakers: Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Chairperson, African Union Commission Dr. Margaret Chan Director-General, World Health Organization How do international laws and institutions regarding tobacco, trade, investment, agriculture and economic development…
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Read more: Conference Announcement: Universal Health Coverage in Low-Income Countries: Ethical Issues Conference Announcement: Universal Health Coverage in Low-Income Countries: Ethical Issues
By The Petrie-Flom Center The Harvard University Program in Ethics and Health announces its annual conference, Universal Health Coverage in Low-Income Countries: Ethical Issues, to be held in Boston on April 18-19, 2013. Description Until very recently, universal coverage (“UC”) has been achieved in the health systems primarily in the wealthiest countries. Though there have…
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Read more: Where Are We Now: Post 4, Looking in the Mirror, or 3 Games in Public Health Where Are We Now: Post 4, Looking in the Mirror, or 3 Games in Public Health
By Scott Burris In a well-known exchange, Richard Epstein argued that modern public health had strayed far outside its traditional and proper work of preventing epidemics and injuries into a realm of social engineering in which it lacked both competence and legitimacy. William Novak, the historian, disagreed, emphasizing the continuity of our public quest for…
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Read more: Last opportunity to donate well Last opportunity to donate well
By Nir Eyal Still deliberating which charity to give money to this year? The best charity evaluator is an organization called GiveWell. With one major reservation, you can safely follow their recommendations. And yes, you really should donate a bunch–today, and as a New Year’s resolution. If you choose the right cause, you could do…