Urban Health
SLURC Projects (click on a project for more details)
Background
There exists a significant knowledge gap around the social determinants of health in informal settlements. Moving beyond a purely spatial, GIS-oriented assessment of health services and infrastructure is critical for developing targeted and effective policies and interventions that address health issues in informal settlement communities; one of the primary drivers of urban risk and vulnerability.
Priority areas
For further information on this research program, kindly contact Dr. Joseph M. Macarthy (Executive Director) on
Tel: +23279684818 or
Email: jmacarthy@slurc.org
- Future Health Systems: Delivering Effective Health Services
- ESRC Shock Tactics Urban Health Futures in the Wake of Ebola
- ARISE: Accountability and Responsiveness in Informal Settlements for Equity
- AT 2030: Life Changing Assistive Technology for All
- The Role of Social, Cultural and Environmental Factors in Improving Ebola Virus Disease Response and Resilience: Exploring the Potential of Community-Based Initiatives
Background
There exists a significant knowledge gap around the social determinants of health in informal settlements. Moving beyond a purely spatial, GIS-oriented assessment of health services and infrastructure is critical for developing targeted and effective policies and interventions that address health issues in informal settlement communities; one of the primary drivers of urban risk and vulnerability.
Priority areas
- Community strengthening for healthy inclusive cities
- Urban health emergencies and risks
- Health facilities, access & treatment patterns
- Urban health governance and policy
For further information on this research program, kindly contact Dr. Joseph M. Macarthy (Executive Director) on
Tel: +23279684818 or
Email: jmacarthy@slurc.org