The upcoming 78th UN General Assembly offers a valuable opportunity for collective reflection on the challenges and opportunities within global health. We look forward to your presence as we explore this crucial dialogue together.
On the sidelines of UNGA 78, the Health Finance Institute and Sanofi are co-hosting “Unlocking Universal Health Coverage 2030: The Power of Health Financing,” a high-level breakfast event. The breakfast will take place on Wednesday, September 20th, from 7:15 am to 8:45 am EST, in the Cambridge Room at the Harvard Club of New York City.
Before the panel, we will kickstart the event by unveiling our novel framework for measuring progress on sustainable health financing.
Our panel discussion will feature esteemed representatives from the World Health Organization, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, GAVI, and Ministries of Health. Panelists—including GAVI’s Chief Resource Mobilization & Growth Officer as well as Head of the Global Financing Facility for Women, Children, and Adolescent Health — will offer their expertise on financing resilient health systems, showcasing innovative finance solutions that have positively influenced healthcare delivery and accessibility.
If you would like to participate in this timely discussion, please secure your seat today by registering at https://HFI-At-UNGA78.eventbrite.com. Together, let us unlock the potential of Universal Health Coverage and pave the way to a brighter future.
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Meet Our New Teammates!
We are excited to share two recent staffing updates:
Marie Tetsu has joined HFI as a Research Assistant Intern. Marie is a third-year undergraduate at Georgetown University majoring in Science, Technology, and International Affairs with a concentration in biotechnology and global health. Her work history, which spans policy, healthcare, and business, has significantly influenced her focus on health financing initiatives. Outside of her classes, Marie is involved in several student organizations, and in her free time, you can catch Marie practicing yoga and exploring new cuisines.
Thomas Wang has joined HFI as a Health Economist. Jingxuan (Thomas) Wang is a public policy student at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from Syracuse University, double majoring in international relations and economics, focusing on international political economy. Jingxuan had internships in multiple fields, including think tanks, international organizations, and consulting. His policy interests include economic and finance policy and macroeconomics, with a future career goal in macroeconomic research. He has business-level language skills in Chinese, English, and Japanese.
Careers at HFI
We’re also continuing to seek candidates for our Research Assistant Intern role. Please share with your networks! Join us to reshape the outlook on NCDs worldwide!
