{"id":19,"date":"2024-01-19T15:34:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T15:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/whocc-health-education-training\/?p=19"},"modified":"2024-04-11T00:00:32","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T23:00:32","slug":"advancing-health-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/whocc-health-education-training\/2024\/01\/19\/advancing-health-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Advancing Health Sustainability: Insights from Two Conference Talks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As a centre of excellence in public health research and consultancy, the WHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health Education and Training (WHOCC) supports the World Health Organization (WHO) and member states in tackling the critical aspects of health sustainability<\/a>. As part of this, our director, Professor Salman Rawaf<\/a>, has been\u00a0invited to many prestigious international conferences to deliver keynote speeches and conference talks.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Celine Tabche<\/a>, Teaching Fellow at the WHOCC, had the honour of delivering a keynote speech and a conference talk on behalf of Prof Salman, over the Christmas break. Read about her key insights and their implications for shaping a sustainable and equitable healthcare landscape\u2026.<\/p>\n

“In the first keynote talk at the University of Al-Zahraa, I explored the intricate relationship between science, technology, and people in health sustainability, focusing on policymakers\u2019 challenges and opportunities. The second talk, presented at The Twenty-Second Arab Conference on Modern Methods in Hospital Management, delved into the effective management of beneficiary health for successful health insurance outcomes.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Science, Technology, and People in Health Sustainability at The Second International Conference for Health and Medical Disciplines<\/strong>\"\"<\/a><\/h2>\n

This keynote address centred on \u201cScience, technology, and people in health sustainability: challenges to policymakers.\u201d By emphasising the transformative power of science and technology in healthcare, the talk underscored the need for a balanced approach to value-based care, considering cost and efficiency. What is more, how humans behave and what consequences our behaviour has \u2013 the human element \u2013 pulls and pushes the drivers and resistors to transformative change. The overarching message is that the pull of sustainability and equity can push the human element to drive forward advancements in science and technology and revolutionise healthcare systems.<\/p>\n

Challenges and Opportunities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Policymakers find themselves at the intersection of challenges and opportunities presented by these advancements. Coupled with this is the delicate task of balancing cost-effectiveness with efficient healthcare delivery; this requires strategic decision-making. This is why, the talk highlighted the importance of fostering collaboration, encouraging innovation, and prioritising ethical considerations in policymaking.<\/p>\n