Why Global health matters



Why Global health matters

Introduction

The consequences of globalization are increasingly requiring foreign policy responses to public health issues and the issues related to global health, which is gaining more importance at global level. New technologies and open markets have accelerated the mobility of people, goods and services, but it also increases the vulnerability to health risks. Only international cooperation can curb cross-border health threats effectively and harness the benefits of globalization. New diseases, global epidemics and bioterrorism pose threats to national and international security represents health risks also affect economic growth and development opportunities as well as social ...