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We were excited to hear about the work our students are doing to address key global health concerns.
They presented their research, practice and recommendations directly to policymakers and other #globalhealth experts. #NuffieldWHD
Prof. Chinyere Mbachu shared the innovative work that CHORUSUrbanHealth is doing to link informal providers with the formal primary healthcare system #NuffieldWHD
Saify Shayer is sharing the work the ARK Foundation is doing by using community engagement to address #AMR in Bangladesh #NuffieldWHD
Prof. Jane Nixon is sharing how the Leeds Institute of Health Sciences is addressing global health challenges through its collaborative approaches #NuffieldWHD
Dr Elsheikh Badr is speaking to the importance of the health workforce in supporting the right to health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region #NuffieldWHD
.Piruthivi Sukumar shares how the University of Leeds strategy and funding available for fostering international and strategic collaborations #NuffieldWHD
Panel discussion: Access to affordable healthcare #NuffieldWHD
Affordable basic care starts with:
1. Strengthening community-rooted primary health care.
2. Delivering essentials where people live, addressing diverse needs.
3. Tackling social determinants for true affordability.
Panel members are discussing the merits of cash transfer programmes and other incentives to increase access to health services. #NuffieldWHD
Dr Delanyo Dovlo of Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons shares the harms of donor-driven approaches, which can cause imbalances in the health system #NuffieldWHD
Nuffield Centre for Int. Health & Development Malaria Consortium James shared his experience in global health with emphasis on Malaria-good one!
Dr James Tibenderana of Malaria Consortium highlights the need for routine mechanisms to always consider quality components #NuffieldWHD
Dr Blerta Maliqi of World Health Organization (WHO) emphasises the importance of quality inputs in Universal Health Coverage and all health programmes and interventions #NuffieldWHD
.Sushil Baral- बटुवा is sharing perspectives from his work with HERD International Nepal on tangible actions necessary for health systems in low- and middle-income countries to make healthcare more affordable #NuffieldWHD
Delighted to listen Dr Ian Smith, one of my mentors in my public health career, his insights and coaching have been immensely important to shape my journey in public health especially TB control and global health. His 4 perspectives in global health are truly unique. HERD International
Our #WorldHealthDay Showcase continues with a panel discussion on how we ensure access to affordable healthcare #NuffieldWHD
Dr Ian Smith emphasises that accountability mechanisms are important to ensure leaders uplift the rights to health #NuffieldWHD
Prof. Nick Plant is sharing how the world-changing research and innovation happening at University of Leeds is addressing global health challenges around the world. #NuffieldWHD