IntraHealth International is joining the 79th United Nations General Assembly to highlight the critical role of health workers in addressing the health consequences of climate change, ongoing conflicts, and other crises. 

IntraHealth, as the host of the Frontline Health Workers Coalition, will convene a side event with perspectives from health workers, NGOs, governments, donors, and multilateral partners to explore how to build a resilient, multidisciplinary health workforce that is better prepared and more able to respond to the stressors to the health systems. 

Please join us for the event below. Registration is required.

Building Health Workforce Resilience: Preparing for Tomorrow’s Climate and Health Crises

Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 12:00 - 2:30pm EDT
The Cornell Club, New York

Pandemics, climate change, chronic disease and conflict have pushed health systems to the breaking point, and the health workforce is constantly under pressure to respond to multiple health crises simultaneously. All cadres of health workers–nurses, community health workers, physicians, pharmacists and others–are needed to effectively address the changing needs of patients from the health facility to the last mile.

Hosted by the Frontline Health Workers Coalition, IntraHealth International, and several coalition members, this high-level event will feature keynote remarks, an exciting panel discussion, and networking opportunities. Speakers and participants will examine the expanded demands on health workers as they manage intersecting health challenges within the primary care context and highlight examples of collaborative partnerships and sustainable investments in locally-led solutions that strengthen the ability of health workers to not only meet the day-to-day health needs of communities, but also pivot to better respond to crises.

Register here. 

Sponsors: Frontline Health Workers, IntraHealth International, CARE USA, Chemonics,  Johnson & Johnson, Pathfinder International, Project HOPE, Living Goods, Smile Train, Seed Global Health