Events
A Grand Convergence in Health Through Universal Health Coverage
This program features a discussion and launch of The Lancet
Commission on Investing in Health's report "Global Health 2035: A World
Converging within a Generation."
Welcome and Introduction:
Linda P. Fried, Dean and DeLamar Professor, Mailman School of Public Health,
Columbia University in the City of New York
Presentation of report findings by:
Commissioners Dr. Dean Jamison, Dr. Gavin Yamey, and Dr. Margaret E. Kruk
Response by:
Dr. Tim Evans, Director of Health, Nutrition, and Population, The World Bank
Discussion:
There will be panels of global health policy and academic experts from a number
of agencies including the WHO, UNICEF, UNAIDS, and the U.S. Department for
Health and Human Services, participating in this discussion.
Moderated by:
Dr. Richard E. Besser, Chief Health and Medical Editor, ABC News
The discussion will be followed by a question and answer session with the
audience.