Course: Global Health Security: Policies and Organisations

Please take some time to review this Climate change report from WHO. Climate change exacerbates humanitarian crises including heatwaves, wildfires, floods, and storms, with escalating frequency and intensity. Approximately 3.6 …

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), established in 1994 with 197 ratifying countries, aims to address the human-induced impacts of climate change collaboratively. The Convention sets goals …

The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) advocates for evidence-based regulations, urging countries to implement strategies such as taxation, advertising bans, and health warnings. However, legal challenges, like Australia’s plain …

In a world where health is the cornerstone of human well-being, Sustainable Development Goal 3 stands as a beacon of hope and necessity. From combating infectious diseases to ensuring access …

Despite the global tobacco epidemic’s health and economic toll, tobacco companies wield significant influence through marketing and sponsorship tactics. The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), in force since 2005 …

Despite efforts to assess and improve global pandemic preparedness, a significant gap exists between self-reported and external evaluations of countries’ core capacities. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted this disparity, raising questions …

The adoption of the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005 by the WHO marks a milestone in global health governance, addressing the complexities of balancing public health concerns with international trade …

Infectious diseases have long been a global concern, prompting international efforts dating back to the 19th century. The establishment of international regulations began with the International Sanitary Conference in 1851 …

Following the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were established in 2015 to address global sustainability challenges. Key health-related goals include well-being, clean water and sanitation, and …

Transitioning from international to global health perspectives, the interconnectedness of nations necessitates collaborative approaches to address public health risks. Globalization, driven by trade liberalization, technological advancement, and international travel, presents …

Public health laws are crucial for governmental strategies to protect population health. Unlike private law, which deals with individual arrangements, public health law focuses on policies implemented by national authorities …

To compare Taiwan’s active aging with EU countries, the original AAI indicators are used. Taiwan ranks around 7th overall, 6th for males, and 8th for females. Policy suggestions include promoting …

The method for setting health priorities involves considering five dimensions: propriety, economics, acceptability, resources, and legality, each scored 0 or 1. An example is constructing Taiwan’s Active Aging Index (AAI) …

The professor explains that in community health assessment, ensuring the validity of both qualitative and quantitative data is crucial. He emphasizes the significance of factors such as face validity, theoretical …

Community health indicators are crucial for understanding lifestyles, identifying resources, and empowering communities to address health issues. They facilitate decision-making, skill development, and collective action, ultimately promoting health consciousness. Indicators …