New York City — The Majid Sadigh, MD Global Health Academy is excited to announce two panel discussions at the UNGA 79 Science Summit, scheduled for September 26th, 2024. These sessions will address critical global health challenges while exploring innovative solutions through bridging divides and fostering international collaboration, towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
1. Overcoming the Academic, Digital, and Research Divides: Bringing LMICs to the Decision-Making Table
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM EST
This panel will address the systemic inequalities that hinder the participation of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in global health decision-making. Featuring the voices of global health leaders in LMICs around the world, the discussion will highlight barriers— from education to research and digital infrastructure—within a neocolonial framework that ultimately lead to omission of perspectives of the global majority who are the most greatly impacted by the issues that the SDGs aim to address.
The session will focus on empowering LMICs to be leaders of change on the global arena by promoting their involvement in decision-making and supporting research agendas tailored to local needs. Key initiatives of the Nuvance Health Global Health Program and the Majid Sadigh, MD GH Academy will be showcased as examples of successful LMIC-LMIC collaborations.
Speakers Include:
- Mitra Sadigh, Nuvance Health Global Health
- Nelson Sewankambo, Makerere University, Uganda
- Fiona Makoni, University of Zimbabwe
- Marcos Nunez, Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE), Dominican Republic
- Abhay Gaidhane, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, India
- Alexander Bazarchyan, National Institute of Health, Armenia
2. Bridging the Gap: Global Mental Health Education and Collaboration Across Borders
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM EST
This panel will explore disparities in mental health education and access, particularly in LMICs. The conversation will address the impact of limited resources, stigma, and cultural barriers on mental health services and education, in tandem with the pivotal role of mental health in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The session will feature the Rudy Ruggles Global Mental Health (GMH) Scholars Program, a collaborative effort between Nuvance Health and Makerere University, aimed at enhancing mental health treatment and education in Uganda.
Panelists will discuss challenges and strategies for improving GMH education, fostering international partnerships, and addressing regional disparities.
Speakers Include:
- Charles Herrick, MD (Moderator), Nuvance Health, USA
- Noeline Nakasujja, MBChB, MMed. Psych, PhD, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Uganda
- Majd Soudan, Nuvance Health, USA
- Sabih Rahman, Nuvance Health, USA
- Martina Kabenge, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Uganda
- Oliva Okwir, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Uganda
- Daniel Ranga, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Uganda
- Elina Mukhametshina, MD, Nuvance Health Global Health Program, Dominica
Join the Discussion
We invite stakeholders, researchers, and policymakers to join us for these interactive discussions at the Science Summit UNGA79. For more information and to register, please contact Bulat Ziganshin at bulat.ziganshin@nuvancehealth.org.
Register to attend: Science Summit UNGA79 Registration
About Global Health at Nuvance Health
The Majid Sadigh, MD Global Health Academy and the Global Health Program at Nuvance Health are dedicated to advancing global health through innovative programs and partnerships. Our mission is to empower communities and institutions by fostering capacity building and collaboration, addressing critical health challenges, and promoting sustainable development.
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