PHM-Exch> Webinar on tensions between the USA and China in Asia and potential health impacts

[Jyotsna Singh]

Dear all,


PHM South East Asia Pacific region is organising a webinar on tensions
between the USA and China in Asia and potential impacts on people’s health.


*The webinar will be exploring regional concerns about rising tensions
between the USA and China and risks of an armed conflict. **What are the
potential consequences for people’s health? What can be done by PHM and by
citizens of the SEAP countries to minimise that risk? Details below:*



*Are we sleepwalking into war?*


Webinar by


PHM South East Asia Pacific region


Wednesday September 28;


10 pm Canberra; 8 pm Philippines (12:00 UTC)


Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83276197418?pwd=d1Erd05tU0RrcWVLdVNOSjV3eWdYdz09
Passcode: 218383
Webinar ID: 832 7619 7418.

Youtube Live: People’s Health Movement (English)


Introduction:


*Roman Vega*, Global Coordinator, People’s Health Movement


Speakers*:*


*Prof Walden Bello*


Prof Bello is a scholar and activist, Professor of Sociology and Public
Administration at the University of the Philippines Diliman; former member
of the Phillipines parliament and a Vice-Presidential candidate for recent
elections.


*Prof Ken Hammond*


Kenneth J. Hammond is Professor of History at New Mexico State University.
Hammond has focused his study and research on China and Chinese culture. He
has been a strong critic of the US diplomatic, economic and military
approach to China. He is the editor of the journal Ming Studies.


*Dr Sue Wareham*


Dr Wareham has spoken and written widely on peace and disarmament issues
and is President of the Medical Association for Prevention of War
(Australia) and a board member of ICAN (the International Campaign to
Abolish Nuclear Weapons) Australia which was awarded a 2017 Nobel peace
Prize.


*Dr Toru Honda*


Dr Honda is a physician who has worked in Fukushima and is following the
nuclear power plant disaster. Environmental radioactive contamination is
widespread in Fukushima and will be for years to come. Dr Honda has
campaigned  to reduce the risk of harm from war and the nuclear industry
and for the waiver on intellectual property for Covid-19 and other vaccines.


Moderator:


*Paul Laris*, Coordinator, South East Asian Pacific Region, People’s Health
Movement


Link on PHM website:
https://phmovement.org/webinar-on-tensions-between-the-usa-and-china-in-asia-and-potential-impacts-on-peoples-health/

Best,

Jyotsna
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