Putting Political Will into Action: Public-Private Partnership to End TB

On September 26, 2018, during the United Nations General Assembly week in New York City, heads of state will gather to endorse the anticipated Political Declaration on TB that will form the basis for future responses to the disease. The UN High-Level Meeting on TB is the first of its kind and the most significant political meeting ever held to make ending TB a priority.

On the margins of the High-Level Meeting, MSH and PATH will co-host a side event to raise awareness on the need for political and financial commitments to end TB. Hear from leading voices in TB, government, and the public sector on solution-oriented strategies to leverage political will, create effective partnerships, and secure financial commitments to end TB.

Featured Speakers:

Introduction

Marian W. Wentworth, President and CEO, MSH

Keynote Speakers

Hon. Dr. Ferozuddin Feroz, Afghanistan’s Minister of Health

Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, Uganda’s Minister of Health

Moderator 

Dr. Vanessa Kerry, CEO and Founder, Seed Global Health

Panelists

Dr. Joanne Carter, Executive Director, RESULTS and Vice Chair, Stop TB Partnership

Pedro Suarez, MD, Senior Director, Infectious Disease Cluster, MSH

Dr. Lal Sadasivan, TB Technical Director, HIV/TB Global Program, PATH

Khuat Thi Hai Oanh, Executive Director, Center for Supporting Community Development Initiatives

Alberto Colorado, Patient Advocate and International Public Health Consultant, Americas TB Coalition Coordinator