PUBLIC HEALTH ETHICS by Ms. Esther Mumbuluma MPH Health Policy and Management; University of Zambia MSoSci Health Research Ethics; University of KwaZulu Natal - University of Zambia - Public Health Ethics

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This comprehensive presentation by Ms. Esther Mumbuluma provides a clear introduction to the field of public health ethics. It distinguishes public health ethics from clinical ethics by focusing on populations, community well-being, and the balancing of individual rights with the collective good. The material outlines core ethical principles such as respect for persons, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, solidarity, and reciprocity. It presents practical ethical frameworks, including the Justificatory Conditions (effectiveness, least infringement, necessity, proportionality, and public justification), to guide decision-making. Contemporary ethical challenges are explored using examples from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as lockdowns, vaccine mandates, and contact tracing. This resource is essential for university students, lecturers, and public health practitioners at the diploma, degree, and postgraduate levels seeking to understand and apply ethical reasoning to policies, interventions, and resource allocation in public health. Download these notes to build a strong foundation for navigating complex ethical dilemmas in population health.