EASC/China Gateway/CIBE Lecture: Global Health: How China Impacts the World

February 16, 2017

3:00PM - 4:00PM

Gerlach Hall 365 (2108 Neil Ave)

Add to Calendar 2017-02-16 16:00:00 2017-02-16 17:00:00 EASC/China Gateway/CIBE Lecture: Global Health: How China Impacts the World East Asian Studies Center, China Global Gateway and Fisher College of Business Center for International Business Education present:Global Health: How China Impacts the WorldAs the world becomes ever more interconnected, health issues in one part of the globe often impact people and communities in another part. Whether it is the global transmission of diseases – such as SARS, Ebola, and Zika – or the United Nations’ establishment of the Sustainable Development Goals adopted a year ago, it is no longer in question that global health challenges require global solutions. Moreover, individual countries can no longer afford to address their domestic public health crises through a purely domestic lens.China’s rise as a global power has attracted much attention, from economists, policymakers, human rights advocates, and yes, from public health professionals. Even as China has increased its public health aid to other parts of the world, notably in Africa and Latin America, it continues to face challenges on its home front that have ripple effects. China’s economic growth has come at social costs; the increasing prevalence of pollution has at times forced municipalities to close schools and airports, limit road traffic, and suspend manufacturing. Longer term, pollution impacts life expectancy, child development and fosters chronic and terminal diseases, all of which directly influence China’s prospects for economic growth. In September, China released its national strategy for implementing the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As the world’s second leading economy, the world will be watching China to determine how it simultaneously manages growth and an array of public health concerns.Dr. Yanzhong Huang and Dr. Desmond Thio will discuss the intersections between health, climate change, environment, and economic interests, with a particular focus on these issues in the Chinese context. As China grapples with these challenges, what are the implications for the United States and the rest of the world?Dr. Yanzhong Huang is senior fellow for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations, where he directs the Global Health Governance round-table. (See full bio here)Dr. Desmond Thio is the CEO of DeltaHealth China. He holds a diploma in Electrical Engineering and Bachelor degree of Science in Mathematics from Dalhousie University. (See full bio here) Feb16_ChinaHealth_flyerThere are two events included in this series on February 16, 2017:EASC/Gateway/CIBE OSU on-campus talk:Lecture: 3:00 - 4:00 pmLocation: Gerlach Hall 365 (2108 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210)Cost: FreeColumbus Council on World Affairs Signature Luncheon Series:Check-in & Networking: 11:30 amProgram & Lunch: 12:00 - 1:00 pmLocation: The Boathouse at Confluence Park (679 West Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215)Fee for lunch and Registration requiredDetailsThese events are sponsored in part by a U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant for The Ohio State University’s East Asian Studies Center, Fisher College of Business Center for International Business Education, and the China Global Gateway in partnership with the Columbus Council of World Affairs. Gerlach Hall 365 (2108 Neil Ave) OSU ASC Drupal 8 ascwebservices@osu.edu America/New_York public

Add to Calendar 2017-02-16 15:00:00 2017-02-16 16:00:00 EASC/China Gateway/CIBE Lecture: Global Health: How China Impacts the World East Asian Studies Center, China Global Gateway and Fisher College of Business Center for International Business Education present:Global Health: How China Impacts the WorldAs the world becomes ever more interconnected, health issues in one part of the globe often impact people and communities in another part.  Whether it is the global transmission of diseases – such as SARS, Ebola, and Zika – or the United Nations’ establishment of the Sustainable Development Goals adopted a year ago, it is no longer in question that global health challenges require global solutions.  Moreover, individual countries can no longer afford to address their domestic public health crises through a purely domestic lens.China’s rise as a global power has attracted much attention, from economists, policymakers, human rights advocates, and yes, from public health professionals.  Even as China has increased its public health aid to other parts of the world, notably in Africa and Latin America, it continues to face challenges on its home front that have ripple effects.  China’s economic growth has come at social costs; the increasing prevalence of pollution has at times forced municipalities to close schools and airports, limit road traffic, and suspend manufacturing.  Longer term, pollution impacts life expectancy, child development and fosters chronic and terminal diseases, all of which directly influence China’s prospects for economic growth.  In September, China released its national strategy for implementing the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.  As the world’s second leading economy, the world will be watching China to determine how it simultaneously manages growth and an array of public health concerns.Dr. Yanzhong Huang and Dr. Desmond Thio will discuss the intersections between health, climate change, environment, and economic interests, with a particular focus on these issues in the Chinese context.  As China grapples with these challenges, what are the implications for the United States and the rest of the world?Dr. Yanzhong Huang is senior fellow for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations, where he directs the Global Health Governance round-table. (See full bio here)Dr. Desmond Thio is the CEO of DeltaHealth China. He holds a diploma in Electrical Engineering and Bachelor degree of Science in Mathematics from Dalhousie University. (See full bio here) Feb16_ChinaHealth_flyerThere are two events included in this series on February 16, 2017:EASC/Gateway/CIBE OSU on-campus talk:Lecture: 3:00 - 4:00 pmLocation: Gerlach Hall 365 (2108 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210)Cost: FreeColumbus Council on World Affairs Signature Luncheon Series:Check-in & Networking: 11:30 amProgram & Lunch: 12:00 - 1:00 pmLocation: The Boathouse at Confluence Park (679 West Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215)Fee for lunch and Registration requiredDetailsThese events are sponsored in part by a U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant for The Ohio State University’s East Asian Studies Center, Fisher College of Business Center for International Business Education, and the China Global Gateway in partnership with the Columbus Council of World Affairs. Gerlach Hall 365 (2108 Neil Ave) East Asian Studies Center easc@osu.edu America/New_York public

East Asian Studies Center, China Global Gateway and Fisher College of Business Center for International Business Education present:

Global Health: How China Impacts the World

As the world becomes ever more interconnected, health issues in one part of the globe often impact people and communities in another part. Whether it is the global transmission of diseases – such as SARS, Ebola, and Zika – or the United Nations’ establishment of the Sustainable Development Goals adopted a year ago, it is no longer in question that global health challenges require global solutions. Moreover, individual countries can no longer afford to address their domestic public health crises through a purely domestic lens.

China’s rise as a global power has attracted much attention, from economists, policymakers, human rights advocates, and yes, from public health professionals. Even as China has increased its public health aid to other parts of the world, notably in Africa and Latin America, it continues to face challenges on its home front that have ripple effects. China’s economic growth has come at social costs; the increasing prevalence of pollution has at times forced municipalities to close schools and airports, limit road traffic, and suspend manufacturing. Longer term, pollution impacts life expectancy, child development and fosters chronic and terminal diseases, all of which directly influence China’s prospects for economic growth. In September, China released its national strategy for implementing the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As the world’s second leading economy, the world will be watching China to determine how it simultaneously manages growth and an array of public health concerns.

Dr. Yanzhong Huang and Dr. Desmond Thio will discuss the intersections between health, climate change, environment, and economic interests, with a particular focus on these issues in the Chinese context. As China grapples with these challenges, what are the implications for the United States and the rest of the world?

Dr. Yanzhong Huang is senior fellow for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations, where he directs the Global Health Governance round-table. (See full bio here)

Dr. Desmond Thio is the CEO of DeltaHealth China. He holds a diploma in Electrical Engineering and Bachelor degree of Science in Mathematics from Dalhousie University. (See full bio here)

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There are two events included in this series on February 16, 2017:

EASC/Gateway/CIBE OSU on-campus talk:

Lecture: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Gerlach Hall 365 (2108 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210)
Cost: Free

Columbus Council on World Affairs Signature Luncheon Series:

Check-in & Networking: 11:30 am
Program & Lunch: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: The Boathouse at Confluence Park (679 West Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215)
Fee for lunch and Registration required
Details

These events are sponsored in part by a U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant for The Ohio State University’s East Asian Studies Center, Fisher College of Business Center for International Business Education, and the China Global Gateway in partnership with the Columbus Council of World Affairs.