Correction: Recap with HFI in Geneva and Davos at the Female Equity Quotient, World Heart Summit, HFI’s Global Financing Event, and much more.HFI proudly recaps the 75th World Health Assembly, recent successes, and opportunities at HFI. Keep reading for more details!
HFI had its most impactful month yet! Starting our event series off with a Jeffersonian event in Washington, DC, generously hosted by our Senior Advisor Kyle Peterson, discussing HFI’s global strategy and positioning. Then we headed to Switzerland, where we attended the World Health Summit, the 75th World Health Assembly, as well as several events in Davos.
During what the World Economic Forum called a "watershed moment", we examined the issues of Data Zeitgeist and Hope during our oversold Health Financing Event. The issue of data and the need for financing, yet a lack of solidarity, resonated with our audience during the panel on Resilient Health Systems at the World Health Summit, as well as with the audience at the Female Equality Lounge Panel. On May 25th, Dr. Feigl had the great privilege to speak at the annual Lombard-Odier hosted annual humanitarian luncheon in Davos, where HFI was one of three global institutions discussing the potential impact of blended finance to address the confluence of crisis: food, pandemic, and chronic disease.
The HFI team left with a sense of urgency that our work is more important than ever – yet also with a sense of hope after meeting in person with trusted advisors as well as announcing our partnership with the Access to Oncology Medicines Coalition (ATOM).
Finally, we are excited that the HFI-Health Wildcatters opportunity is now LIVE - and we can't wait to receive many qualifying applications!
HFI CEO Moderates Panel Hosted by The Female Quotient
Hosted by the Female Quotient, Organized by the Health Finance Institute
Financing Across Divides: Rising to the Post Pandemic Health and Development Equity Challenge
On May 24, HFI CEO Dr. Andrea Feigl moderated a panel at an event hosted by The Female Quotient, at the Equality Lounge @ Davos. Speakers included:
Katja Iversen, Executive Adviser, Author, and Advocate;
Dr. Monika Puri, Global Policy Lead - Global Access at F. Hoffmann La-Roche.
Watch the conversation on international development and financial sector leaders on post-pandemic recovery and preparedness. This discussion encloses the pathway for equitably financing the pandemic recovery and overcoming systemic health and wealth equity barriers.
Global Health Financing: Creating Solidarity, Managing Sustainability, & Closing the Gap
Health Finance Institute hosted a breakfast event on the occasion of the 75th World Health Assembly. We were joined by remarkable health finance leaders as we discussed pandemic and NCD financing impasses, potential innovative finance / blended finance pathways to achieve better finance, health, economic return on investment, and collaborative actions that the global health community can take to achieve SDG 3.
Moderator:
Dr. Nick Banatvala, Head of Secretariat, UNIATF for NCDs
Panelists:
Alison Cox, Director of Policy and Advocacy, NCD Alliance
Mathieu Morand, Senior Manager, Digital & Health Financing, City Cancer Challenge Foundation
Dr. Thomas Cueni, Director General, IFPMA
Helen McGuire, Global Program Leader, Noncommunicable Diseases, PATH
Linda Merieau, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization, United Nations NCD and Mental Health Catalytic Trust Fund
James Reid, Program Officer, T1D Program, The Leona B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
Maximilian Martin, Global Head of Philanthropy, Lombard Odier Group
Highlights Included:
Discussion on innovative Cancer Financing
Updates on recent NCD financing initiatives and reports;
Updates on progress towards funding access to life-saving medicines and devices in the NCD and
COVID19 space;
Commentaries by leaders across the health, financial, and private sectors;
Discussion about the role of development assistance, philanthropy, the private sector, and country ownership and sustainability.
HFI CEO Andrea Feigl Speaks at World Heart Summit
HFI CEO Andrea Feigl spoke at this year’s World Heart Summit, on May 21-22 on how health systems dedicate funds to prevent and manage CVD and other NCDs, how are cases made for funding for NCDs as an investment rather than as an expenditure, and discussing the bottlenecks in funding robust health systems.
The Special Session Topic: Are Health Systems Fit for Purpose? Included the following panelists:
Gitahi Githinji, CEO, Amref
Peng Yin, National center for chronic and non-communicable disease control and prevention, Chinese center for disease control and prevention
Gene Bukhman, Harvard Medical School
Al Voss, Mended Hearts
Andrea Feigl, Health Finance Institute
Andrea Feigl, CEO speaks at the launch event for the Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) Coalition
The Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) Coalition aims to help low- and lower-middle-income countries access more essential cancer medicines. The Coalition launched on May 22 with HFI as a partner organization.
HFI and Health Wildcatters Accelerator – Applications Now Open
HFI and Health Wildcatters are partnering to bring the Health Wildcatters accelerator program to one mutually selected healthcare startup with an application in chronic disease management or treatment.
Since its inception in 2013, Health Wildcatters has grown its portfolio to 88 startups and has raised over $250 million, solidifying Health Wildcatters as one of the top healthcare accelerators in the country.
Applications are now open! Learn more about this exciting opportunity below.
We are excited to share three staffing updates from May:
Tia Livingston has been promoted to the role of Global Health Economics and Outcomes Consultant.
Benjamin White has joined HFI as a Health Economics Intern.
Ben White recently received his Master of Public Policy at George Washington University and will continue his studies at GWU in the Health Policy Ph.D. program in the fall. Ben brings a passion for preventive health policy with extensive experience working in the cancer policy and prevention space. He brings this passion and experience to HFI to support the health economics team. Ben is originally from Northern California and earned his B.A. in political science and communication studies from UCLA. In his free time, Ben enjoys cooking and spending time outdoors with his dog, Izzy.
Dhwani Babla has joined HFI as a Global Health Associate.
Dhwani is a global health professional who has lived and worked in unique health systems around the world. Over the course of her career, she has developed a deep interest in NCDs leading and a desire to learn more about innovative approaches to complex public health challenges. Dhwani received her Master of Public Health from Columbia University and BSc with a major scholarship from Simon Fraser University. She also currently sits on the Canadian Women in Global Health Steering Committee Board. Outside of work, you will find Dhwani boxing, taking courses, or planning her next adventure.
Ben and Dhwani will support the work of our Health Economics team.
Opportunities at HFI
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