A Devex hybrid event

DEVEX @ WHA 75

Reimagining Global Health Security


May 25, 2022

Livestream: 1:00 p.m. CET | 7:00 a.m. ET

In Person: 4:00 p.m. CET

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About the Event


Devex will host a one-day, hybrid event (yes, we’ll have an in-person event) in Geneva, Switzerland on May 25, 2022, accompanied by an online broadcast to bring you exclusive interviews, expert analysis, and insider coverage of the week’s most important conversations.

The past two years have proven that the world needs to be more prepared for the next pandemic, even as the response to COVID-19 has bolstered preparedness through the birth of new initiatives, interest in the creation of new institutions, and debate on how to change what has long been the status quo. This year governments will convene at the 75th World Health Assembly to discuss details surrounding new pandemic preparedness instruments, while the matter of ending the current pandemic remains high on the agenda.

The exclusive, in person portion of the event will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Geneva, Switzerland. The virtual program will include the livestream of the in-person portion and two additional hours of programming. We’ll give you a front row seat to the major decision points at the 75th World Health Assembly and an opportunity to learn how current and future initiatives can protect the world from global health threats.

Guests joining us in person are also invited to attend a cocktail hour following the main programming, with opportunities to connect with other leaders in global health from around the globe.



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The in person event will be hosted at the Intercontinental Hotel in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday, May 25. Request to attend in person below.

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Hosted by:

Devex

Innovation partners:

Corus International Pathfinder International Medtronic Labs

Schedule


Virtual Programming

*In person attendees will receive the video recordings of these additional interviews via email following the event



7:00 a.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CET


Opening remarks

• Jenny Lei Ravelo, senior reporter, Devex
• Amruta Byatnal, senior editor, Devex

7:05 a.m. ET | 1:05 p.m. CET


What to expect from WHA 75: A conversation with Björn Kümmel

• Björn Kümmel, chair of the WHO working group on sustainable financing
Moderator: Jenny Lei Ravelo, senior reporter, Devex

7:25 a.m. ET | 1:25 p.m. CET


The state of the TRIPS waiver and lessons for the future

• Nirmalya Syam, senior program officer for the health, intellectual property and biodiversity programme, South Centre
• Fatima Hassan, founder and director, Health Justice Initiative
• Weinian Hu, research fellow, CEPS
Moderator: Andrew Green, contributing reporter, Devex

7:55 a.m. ET | 1:55 p.m. CET


Spotlight on: Faith-based primary health care
In partnership with Corus International

• Dr. Dennis Cherian, associate vice president for global health and nutrition, Corus International
Moderator: Richard Jones, editorial director, Devex

8:05 a.m. ET | 2:05 p.m. CET


Toward a pandemic preparedness treaty: A conversation with Precious Matsoso

• Precious Matsoso, co-chair, Intergovernmental Negotiating Body, and former director-general, South African National Department of Health
Moderator: Jenny Lei Ravelo, senior reporter, Devex

8:25 a.m. ET | 2:25 p.m. CET


Operationalizing the One Health approach: successes and challenges

• Eloise Todd, co-founder, Pandemic Action Network
• Marion Koopmans, head of the department of viroscience, Erasmus MC, and member, One Health High-Level Panel
• Dr. Yewande Alimi, antimicrobial resistance program coordinator, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
Moderator: Rumbi Chakamba, associate editor, Devex

8:55 a.m. ET | 2:55 p.m. CET


Spotlight on: Why youth matter for global health security
In partnership with Pathfinder International

• Crystal Lander, chief strategic engagement officer, Pathfinder
Moderator: Natalie Donback, associate editor and reporter, Devex

9:05 a.m. ET | 3:05 p.m. CET


Providing healthcare in conflict: perspectives from the frontlines

• Dr. Hayelom Kebede, former chief executive director, Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Tigray, Ethiopia
• Jaime Nadal, representative to Ukraine and country director for Belarus, UNFPA
• Dr. Mohammed Abbas, regional program manager for Middle East and North Africa, based in Yemen, MedGlobal
Moderator: Sara Jerving, senior reporter, Devex

10.05 a.m.-11:15 a.m. ET | 4:05 p.m.-5:15 p.m. CET


Livestream of the in person event
See sessions below



In Person Event

*The in person event will also be live streamed to our virtual audience



10:05 a.m. ET | 4:05 p.m. CET


Preparing for the next pandemic: A conversation with Loyce Pace

• Loyce Pace, assistant secretary for global affairs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Moderator: Jenny Lei Ravelo, senior reporter, Devex

10:25 a.m. ET | 4:25 p.m. CET


Spotlight on: Better health for all through digital solutions
In partnership with Medtronic LABS

• Anne Stake, chief strategy and product officer, Medtronic LABS
• Eric Angula, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development and Government Affairs, Africa Lead, Medtronic LABS
Moderator: Kate Warren, executive vice president & executive editor

10:40 a.m. ET | 4:40 p.m. CET


Leading the charge toward equitable global health: A conversation with Dr. Atul Gawande

• Dr. Atul Gawande, assistant administrator for global health, USAID
Moderator: Amruta Byatnal, senior editor, Devex

11:00 a.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. CET


Achieving vaccine equity: What will it take?

• Nina Schwalbe, adjunct assistant professor, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
• Dr. Petra Khoury, Director for Health and Care Department, IFRC
• Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO, Amref Health Africa
Moderator: Amruta Byatnal, senior editor, Devex

5:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m. CET


Cocktail reception

Guests joining us in person are invited to attend a cocktail hour following the main programming with opportunities to connect with other leaders in global health from around the globe.

Speakers


Dr. Mohammed Abass

Dr. Mohammed Abass

Regional program manager for Middle East and North Africa, based in Yemen, MedGlobal

Livestream only

Eric Angula

Eric Angula

Strategic Partnerships, Business Development and Government Affairs, Africa Lead, Medtronic LABS

Attending in person

Dr. Yewande Alimi

Dr. Yewande Alimi

Antimicrobial resistance program coordinator, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention

Livestream only

Dr. Dennis Cherian

Dr. Dennis Cherian

Associate vice president for global health and nutrition, Corus International

Livestream only

Dr. Atul Gawande

Dr. Atul Gawande

Assistant administrator for global health, USAID

Attending in person

Dr. Githinji Gitahi

Dr. Githinji Gitahi

Group CEO, Amref Health Africa

Attending in person

Fatima Hassan

Fatima Hassan

Founder and director, Health Justice Initiative

Livestream only

Weinan Hu

Weinan Hu

Research fellow, CEPS

Livestream only

Dr. Hayelom Kebede

Dr. Hayelom Kebede

former chief executive director, Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Tigray, Ethiopia

Livestream only

Dr. Petra Khoury

Dr. Petra Khoury

Director for Health and Care Department, IFRC

Attending in person

Marion Koopmans

Marion Koopmans

Head of Erasmus MC’s department of viroscience, and member, One Health high level panel

Livestream only

Björn Kümmel

Björn Kümmel

Chair of the WHO working group on sustainable financing

Attending in person

Crystal Lander

Crystal Lander

Chief strategic engagement officer, Pathfinder International

Livestream only

Precious Matsoso

Precious Matsoso

Co-chair, WHO’s intergovernmental negotiating body, and former director-general, South African National Department of Health

Livestream only


Jaime Nadal

Jaime Nadal

Representative to Ukraine and country director for Belarus, UNFPA

Livestream only

Loyce Pace

Loyce Pace

Assistant secretary for Global Affairs (OGA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Attending in person

Nina Schwalbe

Nina Schwalbe

Adjunct assistant professor, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

Attending in person

Anne Stake

Anne Stake

Chief strategy and product officer, Medtronic LABS

Attending in person

Nirmalya Syam

Nirmalya Syam

Senior programme officer for the health, intellectual property and biodiversity programme, South Centre

Livestream only

Lawrence Haddad

Eloise Todd

Co-founder, Pandemic Action Network

Livestream only

Moderators


Amruta Byatnal

Amruta Byatnal

Senior editor, Devex

Natalie Donback

Natalie Donback

Associate editor and reporter, Devex

Jenny Lei Ravelo

Jenny Lei Ravelo

Senior reporter, Devex

Sara Jerving

Sara Jerving

Senior reporter, Devex

Richard Jones

Richard Jones

Editorial director, Devex

Kate Warren

Kate Warren

Executive vice president & executive editor, Devex


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