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Striving for Balance - Global Health and Economic Well-Being

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Overview

Explore key insights on managing global health crises and economic recovery in this 25-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Gain valuable perspectives from Ron Klain, former White House Ebola response coordinator, as he discusses the importance of setting politics aside and following scientific guidance during pandemics. Discover the delicate balance between reopening economies and ensuring public safety, drawing parallels between the coronavirus pandemic and past crises like Ebola and the 2009 recession. Learn about critical strategies such as testing, contact tracing, and supporting healthcare workers. Examine the unknowns surrounding vaccine development and potential therapies, while understanding the similarities between various global challenges. Gain a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes success in navigating complex health and economic situations.

Syllabus

Introduction
Lessons from the Ebola Response
Lessons from the 2009 Recession
Balancing Healthcare and Economy
Testing
Contact Tracing
Healthcare Workers
What We Dont Know
Vaccine or Therapy
Similar Challenges
Success

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The Aspen Institute

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