Chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes have overtaken infectious diseases as the biggest health problem facing developing countries. While there are many cost-effective ways of tackling these diseases, they often require access to well-trained medical professionals and high quality health infrastructure - something that is sadly in short-supply in many parts of the world.
Please join us in Geneva for an important lunchtime conversation with Eric de Roodenbeke, Chief Executive of the International Hospital Federation. Dr. de Roodenbeke will address the challenges facing developing countries as they adapt to this new epidemiological landscape – and provide some context ahead of the UN Summit on non-communicable diseases in September 2011.
When: Wednesday 13th July, 12:45-2:30pm
Where: Hotel Intercontinental, GenevaBuffet lunch will be included - attendance is free of charge
About Eric de Roodenbeke
Dr. de Roodenbeke is Chief Executive of the International Hospitals Federation, the global association of hospitals and healthcare associations. He has held senior positions in the World Health Organisation, the World Bank, and the French Ministry of Health. He has extensive hospital management experience, gathered both in Africa and France, and has published widely on hospital organisation, health systems reform and health policy insurance and financing in developed and developing countries.
The e-vite (along with RSVP form) can be found here.
