Public Health Disasters: A Global Ethical Framework

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Focusing on the intersection of ethics and public health, this book critically examines the complex issues surrounding public health disasters (PHDs), defined as significant health challenges with severe social repercussions. It highlights real-world examples, such as Ebola and drug-resistant tuberculosis, while proposing a relational-based global ethical framework to navigate the intricate dynamics of these crises. The work emphasizes the roles of local and transnational stakeholders in translating ethical concepts into actionable strategies, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students in bioethics and global health.