SPECIAL WORLD TB DAY SYMPOSIUM - Global Health Anthropology: Perspectives from research on tuberculosis
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Since WHO declared a “Global TB Emergency” in 1993, the global response to tuberculosis has strengthened, including growing partnerships, reinvigorated research and development, and increased political commitment. Yet, human science researchers have been largely left out of such global discussions. What can anthropologists and other human scientists contribute to global health? Why is anthropology critical to the intellectual study of global health? What are the possibilities for converging agendas for anthropology and global health at SM?
In this symposium, we bring together anthropologists researching tuberculosis control in contexts around the world towards answering these questions. Join us for presentations and open discussions on tuberculosis, global health, and potential directions forward.
Presenters
“Auscultation, X-ray, and observation in Mumbai: Suspecting TB in informal clinics, anthropology, and global health”
Dr. Andrew McDowell, Post-Doctoral Fellow, SM TB Centre & Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health & Social Studies of Medicine, SM
“T problem of treating peasants for tuberculosis in Kunming, Yunnan ʰDZԳ“
Mr. Emilio Dirlikov, PhD Candidate, Department of Anthropology & Social Studies of Medicine, SM University
Invited Discussant
Dr. Veena Das, Professor, Department of Anthropology, Johns Hopkins University
Co-Chairs:
Dr. Tobias Rees, Professor, Social Studies of Medicine & Department of Anthropology, SM
Dr. Madhukar Pai, Director, SM Global Health Programs & Associate Director, SM International TB Centre