The Bacardi Lecture Series
A lecture series presented by the Center for Latin American Studies, in collaboration with the Health Science Center, with the generous support of the Bacardi Family Endowment.September 14 at 7:30PM
Responding to Public Health Priorities in Latin America and the Caribbean: From Academic Research to Policy Setting to Clinical Practice
Arachu Castro, PhD, MPHHarvard Medical School
LOCATION: Keene Faculty Center, Dauer Hall. Reception to follow
September 28 at 7:30PM
Human Influenza H1N1 (Swine Flu) in Yucatan, Mexico
Alvaro Quijano, MDYucatan Department of Health
LOCATION: Smathers Library, Room 1A. Reception to follow
October 12 at 7:30PM
Misión Barrio Adentro (Inside the Neighborhood): The Concept of Health as a Human Right — Venezuela
Carlos Muntaner, PhD, MDUniversity of Toronto
LOCATION: Keene Faculty Center, Dauer Hall. Reception to follow
October 26 at 7:30PM
Mosquito-Borne Diseases and Public Health Challenges in Guatemala
Maria Eugenia Morales, PhDUniversidad del Valle de Guatemala
LOCATION: Keene Faculty Center, Dauer Hall. Reception to follow
November 9 at 7:30PM
The Road to Better Health? Economic Development and Infectious Diseases in Ecuador
James A. Trostle, PhD, MPHTrinity College
LOCATION: Keene Faculty Center, Dauer Hall. Reception to follow
About the Course
Health and Policy in Latin America & the Caribbean
Neonatal, infant, and child mortality, malnutrition, obesity, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, dengue, maternal and child care, family planning and reproductive health, natural disasters and emerging epidemics[1], as well as animal diseases, food security and sustainable agriculture are health issues that can affect development and growth in Latin America and the Caribbean. With reduced health budgets, sustaining progress in health care in the near future will be a major challenge to national public health and veterinary services.
This course will consist of a critical analysis of current and emerging health issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. The analysis will be focused on the epidemiology, policy, and strategies for meeting health challenges in the region. The course will be coordinated with the Bacardi Family Lecture Series on “Health in Latin America & the Caribbean” sponsored by the Center for Latin American Studies and the Health Science Center.
[1] USAID. Better Health in Latin America and the Caribbean 2002;58pp
| The Seminars in Global Health was the recipient of a 2008 University of Florida International Center "Internationalizing the Curriculum Award" in the Global Studies Category. |
Our Next Speaker
October 12: Carles Muntaner
The focus of this presentation is on Misión Barrio Adentro (Inside the Neighborhood): The Concept of Health as a Human Right in Venezuela.
Latin American Studies at UF
The Center for Latin American Studies mission is to advance knowledge about Latin America and the Caribbean and its peoples throughout the Hemisphere, and to enhance the scope and quality of research, teaching, and outreach in Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies at the University of Florida.The Center has 20 Center-based faculty members and professional staff with expertise in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. In addition, the Center draws on the expertise of over 150 distinguished faculty affiliates housed in colleges and professional schools across campus.
The Bacardi Family Eminent Scholar Chair in Latin American Studies was established in 1991 with a gift from Bacardi Imports and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The Bacardi endowment enables the Center to invite distinguished scholars and public figures to teach, lecture, mentor students, and carry out research at UF. Since 1992, 14 individuals have held the chair with expertise in diverse fields, such as economics, politics, tropical conservation, history, dance, and literature.
