Rebuilding Health Services after War: Why invest in health services in the wake of war?

Presenters will address topics including U.S. policy on post-conflict reconstruction, the intersection of post-conflict health and foreign assistance reform, and challenges of post-conflict health system functioning and funding, as discussed by an expert from the field.

Speakers:

  • Leonard Rubenstein
    Visiting Scholar, Center for Public Health and Human Rights, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
    Former Jennings Randolph Senior Fellow, U.S. Institute of Peace
  • Stephen Commins
    Strategy Manager, Fragile States, International Medical Corps
  • George Kijana
    Health Coordinator in Southern Sudan, International Rescue Committee
  • Smita Baruah, Moderator
    Director, Government Relations, Global Health Council

 

Start Date: 
November 10, 2009 - 8:30am
End Date: 
November 10, 2009 - 10:00am

Location

Rayburn House Office Building
Room B339
Washington, D.C. 20515


Please contact Shushanna Mignott with the Global Health Council at smignott@globalhealth.org with any general questions about this event or your registration.

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