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13th Ethics, Human Rights & Medical Law Conference 

 Thursday, 19 October | Gallagher Convention Centre

Theme: Ethics of Climate Change, Environmental Ethics, and Public Sector Strikes in Africa

 

22 - 24 October 2024

Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg

 8 Ethics - CPD points

Theme: Ethics of Climate Change, Environmental Ethics, and Public Sector Strikes in Africa

Join us at the 13th Ethics, Human Rights & Medical LawConference, where experts gather to shape healthcare in Africa.
Gain valuableinsights into African environmental ethics and indigenous knowledge, empoweringyou to make ethically informed decisions in environmental challenges. Explore African environmentalism and ethical perspectives on climate change, contributing to sustainable solutions.

Gain insights into the impact of climate change on the healthcare industry. Delve into the ethical and regulatory issues of medical waste management in South Africa and promote responsible practices for the benefit of patients and the environment.

Participate in meaningful discussions on the ethics of healthcare worker and public sector strikes in Africa. Reflect on the theory of ripeness to foster productive dialogue for ethically and effectively resolving labour disputes. Join us in shaping a sustainable future for Africa and beyond, making a positive impact on healthcare and the environment.

What's new for 2023?

  • This year the focus of the conference will be on the Ethics of climate change and its impact on the healthcare sector. It will also address the recent rise in public health sector strikes and their implications on healthcare workers and provide sustainable solutions
  • Debate Session on public sector and Healthcare worker strikes in Africa – Resolution, Learnings, Outcome

Benefits of attending:

  • Gain valuable insights into the understanding of African environmental ethics and indigenous knowledge empowering you to make ethically informed decisions when faced with environmental challenges
  • Explore African environmentalism and ethical perspectives on climate change for healthcare professionals to consider, contributing to sustainable solutions.
  • Delve into ethical and regulatory issues of medical waste management in South Africa, promoting responsible practices.
  •  Participate in meaningful discussions: Explore the ethics of healthcare worker and public sector strikes in Africa. Reflect on the theory of ripeness and foster productive dialogue for resolving labour disputes in an ethical and effective manner.

Key topics

  • African Environmental Ethics, Indigenous Knowledge, and Environmental  Challenges
  • The justification for strike action in healthcare: Ethics of Essential Workers and Healthcare Worker Strikes in Africa?
  • Environmental Justice: Towards an African Perspective

Who will be attending?

  • GPs/Drs/Registrars/Specialists   
  • Allied healthcare professional / Environmental Health Specialists
  • Psychologists/Psychiatrists
  • Hospital management/Medical directors/Sustainability Directors  
  • Academia 

Scientific committee

Conference chair:
Prof Sylvester C. Chima, MD, LLM, LLD; Associate Professor and Head: Programme of Bio & Research Ethics and Medical Law, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa 

Key speakers:
Professor Workineh Kelbessa, Senior Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Dr. Munamato Chemhuru, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe
Professor Kevin Behrens, Head of Department and Director, Steve Biko Centre for Bioethics, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

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