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
Business Leaders Call for Corporate Action at GBCHealth Event in India
On the eve of Children’s Day in India and with less than 780 days to the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) deadline, business and health leaders called on companies to accelerate achievement of the health-related MDGs by investing in women and children’s health and water, sanitation and hygiene. At a day-long, business forum entitled Reaching the Health Millennium Development Goals: The Critical Role of … Read More
Reaching the Health Millennium Development Goals: The Critical Role of India’s Business Sector
On the eve of Children’s Day in India and with less than 780 days to the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) deadline, business and health leaders called on companies to accelerate achievement of the health-related MDGs by investing in women and children’s health and water, sanitation and hygiene. [Photo Credit: Cory Goldberg] At a day-long business forum entitled Reaching the Health Millennium Development Goals: … 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