What are the mutual scientific and anthropological/ethnological interests in working together during epidemics (plague, cholera, Ebola and other arboviruses), and during the re-emergence of infectious diseases (measles, tuberculosis, leprosy, etc.)? What are the implications of climate change and migratory movements in this medical anthropology of zoonoses?

In this general context, the question focuses on people’s perspective of patients, the portrayal of the sick in the collective imagination and in art, the magical/religious processes used in the fight against these health scourges, and finally the potential actions for improvement to be implemented in these different areas.

Based on case studies and epidemiological studies, this symposium will seek to better define the bases for systematic collaboration between these disciplines (anthropology and medicine) to benefit public health.