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Mar 9 '22, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Global Health within the German G7 presidency
Presentation and Open Dialogue on the Key Priorities in Global Health
This event is organized by the Global Health Hub Germany to present to key stakeholders the central focus areas in global health within the German G7 program and to explore the opportunities the G7 presidency offers in advancing these issues.
Date
March 9, 2022
Time
3:00 – 4:00 pm (CET)
Place
Online – Microsoft Teams
About
On the 1st of January 2022, Germany took over the G7 presidency from its predecessor the UK. With the start of the presidency, Germany sets ambitious goals in advancing Global Health as one of the key themes of the German presidency.
Under the German Federal Ministry of Health as the leading ministry in Global Health, the following areas will be in focus throughout this year:
- Ending the Covid-19 pandemic,
- Tackling the threat posed by antimicrobial resistance
- Climate and health
To present the central focus areas in global health within the German G7 program and to explore the opportunities the G7 presidency offers in advancing these issues, the Global Health Hub Germany has invited State Secretary, Dr. Thomas Steffen of the German Federal Ministry of Health and representatives of the Engagement Groups, to share their vision on the German G7 Presidency 2022.
Please note that the event language is English. The event will be recorded.
Speakers
Panelists:
- Dr. Thomas Steffen, State Secretary, German Federal Ministry of Health
- Robin Montgomery, Representative Civil Society 7
- Roland Göhde, Representative Business 7
Moderator:
- Prof Ilona Kickbusch, Co-Coordinator of the T7 Task Force on Global Health, Former Member of the Steering Committee Global Health Hub Germany and Chair of the Council at the World Health Summit.
Registration
Please register for the event via the link, here.
