Violent Conflict: The Challenges of Protecting Public Health & Health Care

Join the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), American Public Health Association (APHA), and the Committee on Human Rights (CHR) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a discussion of the impacts of violent conflict on public health and health care and strategies to protect frontline workers, ensure access to routine and emergency medical care, and maintain crucial public health infrastructure.

AGENDA

Welcome

• Victor J. Dzau, President, NAM

Introduction by the Moderator

• Carlos del Rio, International Secretary; NAM; Member, CHR; and Executive Associate Dean, Emory School of Medicine

Panel Discussion

• Chris Beyrer, Director, Center for Health & Human Rights, Johns Hopkins University; and Member, CHR
• Rohini Haar, Medical Advisor, Physicians for Human Rights
• Barry Levy, Author of From Horror to Hope: Recognizing & Preventing the Health Impacts of War
• Neha Singh (invited), Co-Director, Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Audience Q&A

Agenda is subject to change. A recording will be available on the NAM event page following the event.