How Tech Companies Can Help Combat the Pandemic and Reshape Public Health

Offered By: TED via YouTube

Course Description

Overview

Explore a TED Talk featuring Karen DeSalvo, Google's chief health officer, as she discusses the collaboration between big tech companies and public health organizations in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about the innovative contact tracing technology developed by Google and Apple, designed to alleviate the workload of health workers and provide crucial time for vaccine development. Discover insights on exposure notification apps, public health education, and the impact of working from home during the pandemic. Gain valuable perspectives on how technology is reshaping public health initiatives and improving access to essential services during this global crisis.

Syllabus

Introduction
Public health and public education
Exposure notification app
Community questions
Working from home
Access to services

Taught by

TED

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