For many social entrepreneurs working towards universal health access, government partnership is a critical strategy for achieving systems-level change. Partners bring unique value to the table but forging effective and lasting partnerships isn’t easy. This session will explore two cases where government and global health NGOs are working together to realize the aspiration of universal healthcare. Public officials and social entrepreneurs will share candid and timely lessons from their active collaborations.
Session Description
Time & Location
Time:
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 BSTLocation:
Rhodes Trust Lecture Theatre
Speakers
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SpeakerDirector of Primary Health Care, Ministry of Health, Kingdom of LesothoBiography PERSONAL DETAILS NAME : THABELO RAMATLAPENG SEX : FEMALE MARITAL STATUS : MARRIED PHYSICAL ADDRESS : QOATSANENG HA TSAUTSE CATHEDRAL AREA MASERU POSTAL ADDRESS : BOX 745, MASERU 100 TELEPHONE : (+266) 22312111 (HOME) (+266) 62851085 (CELL) …
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SpeakerDirector of the Community Health Services Division, Ministry of Health, Government of LiberiaI was born May 15, 1976 and begin my primary education in 1979. I became a professional health worker when I graduated as a Physician Assistant from the Tubman National Institute of Medical Arts in Liberia in 2009. Over the years, I have serve in many different positions in the health care…
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SpeakerChief Executive Officer, Last Mile HealthLisha McCormick is Chief Executive Officer of Last Mile Health, an organization that partners with governments to build strong community health systems that equip professionalized community health workers to provide essential, primary healthcare in the world’s most remote communities…
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ModeratorExecutive Director, CASE, Duke UniversityErin L. Worsham is a thought leader, professor, and coach helping individuals and organizations drive social and environmental change. She currently serves as the Executive Director of CASE at Duke University, an award-winning center that has taught thousands of students and engaged tens of…
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SpeakerExecutive Director, PIH-Lesotho, Partners In HealthDr. Abera Leta, M.D., M.P.H., is a physician with over 17 years of experience in project management, health program implementation, and health system strengthening. Dr. Leta currently serves as Executive Director of PIH-Lesotho (PIH-L), where he is responsible for health system strengthening…