In Conflict and in Peace: Supporting the Health of Global Populations

Monday, November 23, 2009, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Al's Steakhouse
327 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario

For many of us, staying healthy is a matter of eating well, exercising and accessing quality health services. In countries torn by conflict, however, survival is a daily challenge. Populations struggle with limited access to water, food and shelter, while dealing with violence, fear, and the loss of loved ones. In all cases, the humanitarian consequences of violence last well beyond the conflict itself. How well do we understand the short- and long-term effects that violence has on health? And how can health interventions support populations during and after the conflict?

A café scientifique is an occasion where anyone can join discussions that explore these difficult, yet real, issues. Light refreshments will be provided. This free event is presented by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and its Institute of Population and Public Health in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada. Presentations will be in English only.

Space is limited, please RSVP to ipph-ispp@uottawa.ca.

Invited speakers:

Valerie Percival
Assistant Professor
International Affairs, Carleton University

Janet Hatcher-Roberts
Executive Director
Canadian Society for International Health

Chris Rosene
Director, International Development Programs
Canadian Red Cross Society

Moderator:

Jim Chauvin
Director, International Health Program
Canadian Public Health Association