These annual lectures were inspired by Norma MacKellar. She had an insatiable curiosity which led her to study Marine Biology at UNBSJ.  A year later she then studied at St. Thomas University where she received her Education degree. Teaching allowed her to live and travel in in Botswana in Southern Africa and then in Thompson in northern Manitoba. These experiences as well as Norma’s passions for community service, social justice, and the environment in New Brunswick led to her commitment to understand health as closely connected to food and the environment. She passed away in July 17, 2020.

 

What is global health?

It points to the effects of a globalized economy, advances in transportation, and changes to agricultural practices on health care issues  beyond national borders. It focuses on improving health and health care equity for populations worldwide and takes into account both medical and non-medical disciplines, such as epidemiology, sociology, public policy, environmental factors, cultural and urban studies.
 

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