HFI celebrates Black History Month, joins WHO Hard Talk, and adds new staffAs we progress into a new year, February has been a month devoted to health, wellness, and opportunities for HFI. Keep reading for more details!
On February 16, 2022, HFI CEO Dr. Andrea Feigl joined the WHO-led NCD Hard Talk entitled ”Health, Money, and Power: Influencing the Trajectory to 2025 and 2030”. Panelists discussed how the NCD community is using increasingly sophisticated analytical tools to determine the needs and benefits of investing in health. The speakers also discussed effective leadership and what is needed to push for innovative changes in health systems to strengthen governance and financing of NCDs. The conversation highlighted how political aspects contribute to whether certain tools are implemented properly, emphasizing the importance of advocacy and high-level commitments to alleviate suffering and premature mortality.
Dr. Feigl's presentation focused on the types of blended and innovative finance that may be applicable in the chronic disease healthcare delivery and financing space. Additionally, HFI presented early results of a forthcoming working paper detailing a novel framework where innovative finance can play a role in the healthcare value chain.
HFI Continues Support to Type 1 Diabetes Program in Mexico
Since Fall 2021, HFI has been working together with the leadership in Jalisco, Mexico, as well as other partners, to support the rollout of “La Salud Como un Derecho, y no un Privilegio" (Health as a Right, and not a Privilege). This initiative aims to provide education, access, and support for children living with Type 1 Diabetes. Children in these areas lack sustained access to appropriate insulin and related glucose measurement devices.
On February 22, HFI joined the Jalisco State Political leadership, Mexican diabetes-focused NGOs, including former professional footballer and advocacy figure in Mexican sports, Rafa Marquez, to present both charitable and government commitments and plans for the opening of the Type 1 Diabetes Center. As part of its further commitment for 2022, HFI can:
Identify and introduce charities and partners who can provide donations (financial or in-kind)
Broker partnerships between medical device, pharmaceutical and other strategic partners to build the evidence base and accelerate interventions for T1D-affected children and youth
Broker partnerships with potential collaborators nationally and internationally, to address bottlenecks related to glucose monitoring device supply
HFI will join the governance committee of this initiative to support connecting relevant players to this initiative, and to help investigate the economic and health impact, and the promise towards creating greater access to life saving drugs and devices for underserved children and youth in Jalisco, Mexico, and globally, under the D4DC (Devices for Development Consortium) initiative.
Black History Month Global Resources
United Nations Foundation: Sueann Tannis, Senior Director of Communications at UNF, shares her experience as a Caribbean woman of African descent, born in Barbados and living the Black experience in America. She expands on how people are facing death by suffering from NCDs and preventable health conditions because of inequity in our global health system.
UNICEFBlack History Month and the Power of Remembrance: UNICEF discusses the importance and the treasured legacy of the African American community. Reminding us of the significance of Black History Month and how powerful the impacts of partnerships are throughout the year and why it is important for UNICEF to reinforce relationships and build new ones in the future.
In the Global Health Matters podcast, host Garry Aslanyan is joined by some of the world's leading scientists and health experts who share experiences and views on different aspects of global health research, with a focus on low- and middle-income country perspectives. Episode 10: Actions for decolonizing global health
HFI CEO Andrea Feigl on DW News to Discuss Coronavirus Management
HFI CEO Andrea Feigl appeared on DW News to discuss Coronavirus Management and Decision-Making in Multiple Geographies. The video also aired on PBS in February 2022.
We are excited to share that Marie Revers has joined HFI as our HR & Operations Manager. Marie is an adept operations professional, with several years of experience in start-up and nonprofit sectors. She has built and managed organizational capacities, including but not limited to human resources, information technology, finance, and talent acquisition and development. She earned her B.A. from George Washington University in English Literature. Welcome, Marie!
We are also pleased to announce Tia Livingston’s promotion from HR & Operations Intern to Global Health Economics Fellow. Tia joined the team in December and has been an integral part of many Health Economics projects to date. She obtained her MPA in Government Administration at the University of Pennsylvania and she is currently pursuing her MPH in Global Health and Finance. Tia brings valuable skill sets and knowledge to every aspect of the HFI team and we are thrilled about her new role. Congratulations, Tia!
HER Future Summit to Feature HFI CEO in March
In March, the HER Future Summit will feature HFI’s CEO, Andrea Feigl, as part of a global event featuring tech investors, entrepreneurs, and influencers creating or leveraging platforms to advance women. The HER Future Summit will feature 100 Speakers and 1000 digital delegates including information on:
