Global Health Office: Café Scientifique Series

 Global Health Office: Café Scientifique Series

“What’s the Harm in Helping?”

Global Health and Canadians’ good intentions

Canadians care about the health of people in developing countries. In the face of health and medical needs, Canadian supported interventions seem morally just and appropriate. But is it so simple? Should medical volunteers provide needed care, even when it is at the long term detriment of local health human resources and sustainable medical systems? What are the ethical questions and issues that Canadians need to consider when donating time, money or goods to global health projects? What does true partnership look like in global health?

Moderated by the Global Health office, this session will give participants a chance to explore perspectives on the ethics of “doing good” and engage in a discussion about what Canadians can do in global health.

Featuring:

Moeza Merchant, Masters Student, Dalhousie University, Intern supported by CIDA

Nirupa Varatharasan, Masters Student, Dalhousie University, Intern supported by CIDA

Dr. John LeBlanc, Departments of Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Community Health and Epidemiology

Bill Gunn, CIDA

Feb. 9, 2011

5:30 - 7 pm

Pipa Restaurant and Bar, 1685 Argyle St. Halifax

This even is made possible by CIHR Café scientifiques