Emerging Infectious Diseases: Global Health Challenges

This lecture by the instructor covers the definition of health according to the World Health Organization, the distinctions between health, public health, and global health, and the importance of global health issues due to factors like globalization, climate change, and disparities in healthcare access. It delves into the leading causes of death worldwide, focusing on infectious diseases, and discusses the concept of emerging infectious diseases, their characteristics, and the factors contributing to their emergence. The lecture also explores specific emerging pathogens, the history of pandemics, and the intertwined global issues surrounding diseases like Buruli ulcer and Nipah virus.