USAID/BASICS to be Featured in Seven GHC Conference Presentations
May 7, 2008—This month’s Global Health Council International Conference will feature seven innovative presentations from USAID/BASICS, including two delivered in partnership with MSH’s Strengthening Pharmaceutical Systems Program.
Conference-goers are cordially invited to the sessions listed below, noting that times are subject to change. Those unable to attend will find the presentations and other key materials on this website once the conference begins on May 27.
Panel Presentations
Delivering Community-based Child Feeding Counseling, One Child at a Time
Thomas Schaetzel, Nutrition Advisor
Wednesday, May 28, 9:45-11:45 (B4, Congressional Room)
Community Health Workers: Essential Resources for Achieving MDG 4
Emmanuel Wansi, Senior Technical Officer, Diarrhea and Pneumonia
Thursday, May 29, 8:30-10:30 (D4, Ambassador Ballroom)
Mystery Clients: Engaging Community Members in Evaluating Private Sector Providers
Jane Briggs, Senior Program Associate, Strengthening Pharmaceutical Systems Program (MSH)
Thursday, May 29, 8:30-10:30 (D5, Hampton Ballroom)
Integrating Quality Maternal and Newborn Health with PMTCT Services
Goldy Mazia, Newborn Health Advisor
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Taking Every Opportunity: Ensuring Infant Access to Early HIV Diagnosis, Care, and Treatment
Mary Lyn Field-Nguer, Pediatric HIV and AIDS Advisor
Thursday, May 29, 2:30-4:30 (E4, Empire Ballroom)
Preventing Health Care Gaps in Post-Conflict Situations: Liberia
Megan Shepherd-Banigan, Program Coordinator
Friday, May 30, 10:15-12:15 (F6, Hampton Ballroom)
Poster
Developing Effective Radio Messages to Promote Improved Care Seeking and Illness Prevention for Young Children in Tanzania
Joan Schubert, Senior Behavior Change Communications Advisor
Presentation: Thursday, May 29, 10:30–12:30
(Blue Room Pre-Function area)
The poster gallery will remain up for viewing in until 2:00 on Friday, May 30.
In addition…
- USAID/BASICS Technical Director, Bill Newbrander, will present Basic Package of Health Services—Foundation of Afghanistan’s Health System on Wednesday, May 28 from 1:45 to 3:45 (C3, Governors Room). This covers work conducted during the period Newbrander oversaw MSH’s program of rapid impact assistance to the health sector in Afghanistan and capacity building for the Ministry of Health.
- Communications Manager, Paul Crystal, will be moderating a panel entitled Fueling the Future: Child Nutrition and Food Security, which will occur on Wednesday, May 28 from 1:45 to 3:45 (C4, Congressional Room).