[EQ] Webinar-GLOBAL HEALTH HISTORIES: Emerging issues of global public health importance: SARS: Learning from an Epidemic of Fear

GLOBAL HEALTH HISTORIES: Emerging issues of global public health importance: SARS: Learning from an Epidemic of Fear   Join us for a Webinar on February 17       Date:   Wednesday, February 17, 2010       Time:   12:30 PM - 2:30 PM CET     Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/557707489   The 2003 outbreak of SARS, a deadly new infectious disease, sparked worldwide alarm. It caused more than 8 000 cases and almost 800 deaths in at least 25 countries. Its spread was halted only by emergency international action. In the opening presentation of this new seminar series, health psychologist Professor George Bishop describes his studies of how ordinary people respond to illness threats. He focuses particularly on the impact of SARS in Singapore, public responses to the epidemic, and the lessons learned. Dr Cathy Roth, a WHO expert on the disease, explains the role of WHO in leading the struggle to contain this unprecedented threat. Co-organized with University College London and the Wellcome Trust, together with the The WHO Department of Knowledge Management and Sharing (KMS).   After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.   System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista   Macintosh®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer

 

 

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