RECORDING: Financing Global Health’s Future: Beyond the Budget Cuts
Amid deep cuts to U.S. and global health funding, Dr. Vanessa Kerry and Professor Jayati Ghosh examine the urgent need to rethink how global health is financed. They explore alternative models that prioritize sustainability, equity, and local ownership, offering a compelling vision for a more resilient global health future.
Featuring:
Vanessa Kerry, MD, MSc, WHO Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health; Co-founder and CEO, SEED Global Health
Jayati Ghosh, PhD, MPhil, MA, Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
Moderator: Louise C. Ivers, MD, MPH, DTM&H, Faculty Director, Harvard Global Health Institute
Key Points
Overview of current health financing landscape and impact of funding cuts
Fragility of donor-driven models and opportunities for reform
Global public goods and the case for collective action
Public sentiment, media narratives, and leadership accountability
Financing mechanisms: global compacts, public investment, debt restructuring
Effective strategies from SEED Global Health and WHO
Role of pharmaceutical companies in advancing global health
Power dynamics, reform advocacy, and localized systems
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