Population thinking – from the Black Death to COVID-19
What connects the Black Death with COVID-19? More than one might imagine.
Professor Alfredo Morabia will take the listeners on a journey through centuries of public health history, revealing how population thinking transformed the way societies understand and respond to disease. He will trace how, from the era of medieval epidemics to modern pandemics, this collective perspective has shaped prevention strategies, public health systems, and our understanding of risk and responsibility. By connecting past epidemics to present-day global challenges, he shows why population thinking is not just a historical concept but remains a powerful and essential framework for addressing complex health crises.
This event has been organized in collaboration with the Pettenkofer School of Public Health.
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