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Your guide to the 72nd World Health Assembly: Setting the stage for universal health coverage and global health security

On 20-28 May 2019, Ministers of Heath and other leading global health policy makers will gather in Geneva, Switzerland for the 72nd session of the World Health Assembly (WHA). This annual meeting brings together high-level health representatives to discuss pressing challenges in public health. It is an important week for many in the global ...

How can the private sector engage and partner with CDC in 2019?

Earlier this month, Rabin Martin welcomed Dr. Rebecca Martin, Director, Center for Global Health at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Dr. Judy Monroe, President and CEO, CDC Foundation to uncover potential opportunities for global collaboration between the private sector and CDC. Ensuring global health security remains a top priority ...

Your Guide to the 71st World Health Assembly: Setting the Table for Global Health

On 21-26 May 2018, Ministers of Heath and other leading global health policy makers will gather in Geneva, Switzerland for the 71^st session of the World Health Assembly (WHA). This annual meeting brings together high-level health representatives to discuss pressing challenges in public health.

Diseases do not respect borders: A conversation with the CDC’s Dr. Rebecca Martin on the economic case for preventing disease outbreaks

Dr. Rebecca Martin is a fixture in the global health community. As director of the CDC’s Center for Global Health, Dr. Martin’s leadership has been a driving force in engaging the public and private sectors to accelerate progress towards disease prevention, detection and response around the world. Dr. Martin and her colleagues at the CDC are also important partners to the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) Private Sector Roundtable (PSRT), a coalition of companies that acts as a central touchpoint for industry to mobilize efforts to protect against, detect and respond to disease threats.

Who are emerging voices in global health? We asked the experts

We continue our series on the future of global health. What new opportunities exist for collaboration to meet the growing need for healthcare for people around the world? What breakthrough innovations can we expect to see this year? Whose voices will shape the global health agenda within our current economic and political climate? We tapped our network of clients and health experts to find out. Here is what they said.

What will 2018 bring for global public health? We asked the experts

Amid growing uncertainty and unease related to the global economy and stagnating resources for global assistance, what are the implications for meeting global health commitments in 2018? We tapped our network of clients and health experts to find out. Here is what they said.

Your Guide to UNGA 2017

Rabin Martin is currently gearing up for the United Nations General Assembly, to be held from September 12-25, 2017, in New York City. Trying to figure out which sessions to attend at UNGA or secure an invitation to sessions of interest? Check out our UNGA event guide.

The Private Sector’s Role in Ensuring Global Health Security

As the world faces increased globalization, climate change, and the emergence of health threats such as antimicrobial resistance, it is only a matter of time before the next pandemic strikes. The private sector is uniquely positioned to partner with countries to deliver innovative solutions to emerging global health threats.

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus elected new Director-General of the WHO

From May 22-31, 2017, the world’s global health leaders convened at the 70th Session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. Rabin Martin reports back on the election of the new Director-General, updates on key global health initiatives, and other key themes.

Doctors, Researchers: Tear Down this Paywall

Like many studies conducted by Western researchers, Ebola research often sits atop the proverbial ivory tower, out of reach of the Liberian doctors and policymakers who could have acted to prevent the outbreak.

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