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| Location: | Washington, DC and Virtual |
| Theme: | Leadership and Policy in Global Health: Navigating New Frontiers |
| Hosts: | Global Health Council
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GHLS24 will explore the impact of national elections occurring around the world this year—including the US presidential election—on global health investments and policies. Global Health Council members and the broader advocacy community will discuss how progress can continue to be made despite challenges by using the power of collective voice, working across disease areas, and fighting for sustainable funding and equitable policies to improve global health and well-being for all.
GHLS24 will be fully virtual, ensuring attendees from all over the world can take part and engage in critical global health discussions. IntraHealth International and Global Communities will participate and highlight our expertise in strengthening resilience of the health workforce and health systems to reach universal health coverage while also responding to climate change and emerging crises. See our sessions below.
Our Participation
Panel Discussions
Leadership for Health Workforce Resilience: Facing Conflict, Climate and Health Emergencies Head-On
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| More Information: | The health impacts of climate change, conflict, and other crises will require empowered leaders at all levels–from community health workers to governments, and increased investments in building a resilient health workforce. Hosted by the Frontline Health Workers Coalition, PROPEL Adapt, Pathfinder International, IntraHealth, Project HOPE, and CARE USA, this session will include experts, implementers, and representatives from countries experiencing emergencies.
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| Location: | Virtual
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| Presenter(s): | IntraHealth's Dr. Janet Muriuki will present. Other speakers include Crystal Lander of Pathfinder International (moderator), Lisa Godwin of USAID, Viviana Nyandeng Madut, Community Health Worker in South Sudan, and Dr. Mithqal AbuTaha of Project HOPE/Gaza.
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Elevating Community Health Systems as a Pathway to Equity and Resilience
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| More Information: | Hosted by Global Communities and IntraHealth International, this session will examine the opportunities and challenges of delivering community health services, especially in fragile contexts. Panelists will share case studies from Ghana, Ethiopia, and South Sudan, illustrating the vital role of community health workers in caring for people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, and protracted conflict. Speakers will also cover the role of policy advocacy and participatory governance in advancing community health.
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| Location: | Virtual
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| Presenter(s): | Galla Moses of IntraHealth will present alongside Betty Adera (moderator) and Cara Endyke-Doran of Global Communities.
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Plenary Session
Navigating the Future: Driving Global Health Progress in 2025
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| More Information: | This final plenary session will explore key advocacy and policy priorities in global health for 2025, focusing on multilateral engagement, pandemic preparedness and response, health and resilience, and primary health care.
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| Location: | Virtual
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| Presenter(s): | Carrie Hessler-Radelet, president and CEO of Global Communities, will join Justin Cormier of the World Health Organization, Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli of ONE Campaign, and Kate Onyejekwe of JSI for this timely discussion moderated by Eliana Monteforte of Global Health Council.
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Participants
Betty Adera
Betty Adera
Senior Technical Advisor for HIV & Health, Global Communities
Cara Endyke-Doran
Cara Endyke-Doran
Senior Director for Health, Nutrition & WASH, Global Communities
Carrie Hessler-Radelet
Carrie Hessler-Radelet
President and CEO, Global Communities
Galla Moses
Galla Moses
Deputy Chief of Party, USAID Advancing HIV & AIDS Epidemic Control Activity, IntraHealth International/South Sudan
Janet Muriuki
Janet Muriuki
Senior Director of Health Workforce Development, IntraHealth International