Covid 19 series: The global pandemic response – now, and looking to the future- Episode 80. This episode will look at the international collaborative pandemic response considering the global governance mechanisms of managing epidemics, pandemics and the race to global vaccination.
- Date and time: Thu 24 Jun 2021 from 12:30pm to 1:00pm
- Location: Online
We will be joined by two leading voices from the global stage; Professor David Heymann, distinguished fellow in the Global Health programme at Chatham House and previous assistant director-general for health security and environment at the World Health Organisation, and Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and previous Acting Director of the Regional Centre for Disease Control of West Africa.
Speaking to RSM Vice President Dr Claire Bayntun, our guests will offer insight into the leadership by global organisations through the pandemic, share experience gained from Covid-19 and other epidemics, and explore the need for global systems and structures to effectively manage health threats of the future.
Key Speakers:
Dr Claire Bayntun
RSM Vice President
Professor David Heymann
Distinguished Fellow, Global Health programme, Chatham House and former assistant director-general for health security and environment, World Health Organisation
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu
Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and former Acting Director, Regional Centre for Disease Control of West Africa
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