WHO Hub Speaker Series N°2: Exploring Insights from the Social Sciences for Collaborative Intelligence

The speaker series takes place quarterly and is convened by the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence to discuss challenges and cutting-edge research and technology in global pandemic preparedness and response. The event series will take place mostly in Berlin, be streamed worldwide for online attendance, and recorded for later viewing.

The second session of the Speaker Series on 22 September 2022 is devoted to highlighting the importance of integrating insights from the social sciences into public health surveillance approaches to better avert and manage epidemic and pandemic risks. Understanding the political context in which decision-making takes place; exploring how culture, identity and (social) media affect human health-seeking behaviours; effectively communicating risk; and finding ways of engaging our communities are crucial for building trust for cooperation in the face of health emergencies. The two speakers, political scientist Professor Michael Bang Petersen and social anthropologist Doctor Julienne Ngoundoung Anoko present their respective research and experiences in the direct engagement with decision-makers and affected communities throughout recent health emergencies. The event is moderated by Professor Ilona Kickbusch.

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Please note that seats for on-site participation in Berlin are limited. Invited guests are given priority and seats are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis.