Erika Satterwhite Manager, Global Policy, Mylan René Cazetien Associate Vice President of Operations, Access to Medicines, Sanofi How did Mylan become involved with the Global Fund? Mylan’s decision to join the PSD Advisory Group is rooted in the company’s desire to provide the often-missing generic manufacturer’s perspective in shaping good public policy around the Global Fund’s efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, TB, … Read More
20th International AIDS Conference
Taking place on July 20-25, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia, the International AIDS Conference is the premier gathering for those working in the field of HIV, as well as policy makers, persons living with HIV and other individuals committed to ending the pandemic. It is a chance to assess where we are, evaluate recent scientific developments and lessons learnt, and collectively … Read More
Capitalizing on Competencies: Partnering to Eliminate Malaria and Accelerate Impact on Maternal and Child Health
The 2014 GBCHealth/Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa Annual Technical Forum On July 2, 2014, the Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA), in partnership with Access Bank, Friends of the Global Fund Africa, GBCHealth and the Nigerian Ministry of Health, will convene a private sector-targeted workshop to explore the integration of malaria and maternal and child health (MCH) programs … Read More
GBCHealth Honors Laerdal’s Commitment to Maternal and Newborn Health
25 June 2014 – Laerdal Global Health was today announced as the 2014 winner of the Richard C. Holbrooke Business Leadership Award for Outstanding Contribution to Global Health, GBCHealth’s most prestigious honor. The award recognizes Laerdal Global Health’s exceptional contribution to the health of hundreds of thousands of mothers and babies across the developing world. Eremine Kabanshi, Minister of Community … Read More
2014 Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Partners’ Forum
From June 30 – July 1, 2014, global health professionals, policy makers, business leaders, advocates and youth leaders will gather for the third Partners’ Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa to review progress, identify factors for success, and agree on commitments for action to help women, newborns, children and adolescents survive and thrive. While women and children’s health and survival rates … Read More
Must Read: Articles from World Malaria Day
The global malaria community observed World Malaria Day on April 25th. This year’s theme, “Invest in the Future: Defeat Malaria,” focused attention on the impact of the disease and its implications for the post-2015 development agenda. The world has moved closer to achieving malaria elimination: since 2000, malaria-related deaths have reduced by 42% globally and 49% in Africa, resulting in … Read More
Workshop: Private Sector Opportunities in IRS and Malaria Control In West Africa
GBCHealth’s Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA) and Roll Back Malaria held a two-day private sector-targeted workshop on Sept. 12-13 in Accra, Ghana examining the challenges and opportunities related to indoor residual spraying (IRS) and malaria control activities in workplaces and communities.The event brought together companies operating in West Africa, National Malaria Control Program Managers from 11 countries, World … Read More
Regional Breakfast- India
Panelists: Shuma Panse, Senior Manager, Membership and Advisory Services, GBCHealth (moderator) Nancy Goh, Partnerships Manager, Essential Medicines Program, Clinton Health Access Initiative Laura Herman, Managing Director, FSG M.A. Ravi Kumar, CEO, The American India Foundation Key Points: GBCHealth member interest in India is very high, with many companies already active in the country The health-related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) will … Read More
Road to Malaria Elimination: Africa’s Malaria – 2015 & Beyond
Speakers Ella Shihepo, Director of Special Programs, Ministry of Health, Namibia Michael Schreiber, Co-President & Managing Director, GBCHealth Dr. Vusi Nhlapo, Principle Advisor, Health, Rio Tinto and Mining Medical Professionals Association Dr. Brian Chicksen, Vice President of Health and Safety, Anglo Gold Asanti Dr. Halima Mwenesi, Senior Coordinator and Country Liaison, African Leaders Malaria Association James Banda, Country Coordinator Support, … Read More
Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA) Member Meeting
The Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA) held a Virtual Member Meeting for CAMA members on July 10, 2012 to discuss prospective activities and programs for the coming year. Hosted by GBCHealth, the Member Meeting focused discussions on the business plan, growth and opportunity development for CAMA regional events for 2012, and included a special session on the Private … Read More