Health Literacy and the Role of Universities: A a public lecture by Professor Ilona Kickbusch

Professor Ilona Kickbusch PhD is known throughout the world for her contributions to innovation in public health, health promotion and global health. Professor Kickbusch has had a distinguished career with the World Health Organisation and Yale University. She is a sought after speaker and advisor on policies and strategies to promote health at the national and international level.

On health, Dr Kickbusch suggests, "Health is a public good, a global commons, a global resource. It is a process in which we continually strive to move forward. It is a journey of discovery." She has published and lectured widely on the new public health and is a member of many professional organisations, editorial boards and advisory groups. She is the founder and chair of the editorial board of the journal Health Promotion International, and has received numerous honours and awards for her achievements.

Ilona now works as an independent global health consultant based in Switzerland. Kickbusch Health Consult advises international organisations, national governments, non-government organisations and the private sector on new directions and innovations in health governance, public health and health promotion.

She is currently adviser to the Swiss federal government and the World Economic Forum. She is also the senior advisor on Millennium Development Goals and Health Targets to the Pan American Health Organisation.