About the Event


As health care systems around the world strive to meet the needs of their populations, bridging gaps in care from primary through tertiary levels remains critical. In many low- and middle-income countries, or LMICs, health care systems face substantial barriers due to underfunding, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to essential technologies and treatments. These issues contribute to disparities in care and outcomes across various health domains, including but not limited to cancer care.

Join us for an event on the occasion of UNGA 79 and the Summit of the Future to explore innovative financing solutions aimed at enhancing health care delivery across all levels of care—from primary prevention and early detection to advanced tertiary treatment.

At this event you will:

  • Learn about various approaches to improving health care accessibility and quality, including public-private partnerships, blended finance, impact investing, and other collaborative strategies that have demonstrated success in different contexts.

  • See successful models and practical examples of how these strategies have been effectively implemented to strengthen health care infrastructure and delivery.

  • Gain valuable strategies for improving care systems in LMICs and beyond through relevant case studies and actionable insights.

  • Register now to join us in person in New York or online for the live broadcast.

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Hosted by:

Devex

In partnership with:


MSD

Agenda

Sept. 24
  • 10:30 a.m.
    ET

    Registration

  • 11:00-11:03 a.m.
    ET

    Welcome remarks

    Alexandre Cabaret

    Vice president for partnerships, Devex

    • 11:03-11:33 a.m.
      ET

      Panel discussion “Innovative financing strategies to strengthen healthcare in LMICs”

      Dr. Babatunde Omilola

      African Development Bank Division Manager responsible for implementing the Bank’s Strategy for Quality Health Infrastructure in Africa

      Mara Hansen Staples

      Founder & CEO, Salient Advisory

      Monisha Ashok

      Director of health investments, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation

      Moderator: Raj Kumar

      President and editor-in-chief, Devex

    • 11:33-11:43 a.m.
      ET

      Audience Q&A

      Led by: Raj Kumar

      President and editor-in-chief, Devex

    • 11:43-11:58 a.m.
      ET

      Fireside Chat “Innovative financing and partnerships: Perspectives from Indonesia”

      Mr. Bambang Widianto

      Senior advisor to the Minister of Governance and Bureaucratic Reform, Indonesia

      Priya Agrawal

      Vice-President, Health Equity & Partnerships, MSD

      Moderator: Raj Kumar

      President and editor-in-chief, Devex

    • 11:58-12:00 p.m.
      ET

      Closing remarks

      Raj Kumar

      President and editor-in-chief, Devex


Speakers:

Mara Hansen Staples

Mara Hansen Staples

Founder, Salient Advisory

Dr. Priya Agrawal

Dr. Priya Agrawal

Vice president of health equity and partnerships, MSD

Monisha Ashok

Monisha Ashok

Director of health investments, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation

Dr. Babatunde Omilola

Dr. Babatunde Omilola

Director of public health, security and social protection division, African Development Bank Group

Moderator:

Raj Kumar

Raj Kumar

President & Editor-in-Chief, Devex