Over the last few years, global health systems experts have begun to make progress coalescing a shared understanding of the priority actions needed for effective health system governance. In many countries, both rich and poor, COVID-19 has shed light on governance arrangements and revealed some of their shortcomings.
In this webinar session, we will focus on the link between common goods for health, essential public health functions, and the governance arrangements that are integral for their successful delivery.
After a conceptual introduction, we will discuss the approach developed and applied in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Looking forward to sharing this experience with you!
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SPEAKERS
Dr. Agnes Soucat – Director, Department of Health Systems Governance and Financing at the WHO HQ in Geneva, Switzerland. Former Global Lead: Health, Nutrition and Population for the World Bank and part of the Lancet Commission on Investing in Health. Over 25 years of experience in health and poverty reduction across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Dr. Hala Abou Taleb – Regional Advisor for Health Systems Governance, WHO Eastern Mediterranean Office, Cairo, Egypt. Expert in public health issues including governance, accountability, legislation, human rights, equity, and evidence-based policy planning.
PANELISTS
Prof. Dr. Maha El Rabbat – Executive Director of the Middle East and North Africa Health Policy Forum appointed by WHO Director General as Special Envoy on COVID-19. Former Minister of Health and Population for Egypt and health system expert with national, regional, and international organizations.
Dr. Sameen Siddiqi – Professor and Chair, Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University. Former Director of Health System Development at WHO EMRO. Over 20 years in health system development and governance.
Dr. Walid Ammar – Former Director General, Ministry of Public Health, Lebanon. Current Director, Doctorate and Research in Public Health Program, St. Joseph University. Published over 100 peer-reviewed papers and two books on health systems and reform.
MODERATOR
Dr. Maryam Bigdeli – WHO Representative to Morocco with nearly 20 years’ experience in health financing, social protection, universal health coverage, and health system governance. Member of the Global and EM Regional Chapters of the Health System Governance Collaborative.