In Rwanda, the hard work of thousands of healthcare professionals has paid off by creating a healthcare sector that was largely nonexistent back in 1994 when the genocide took place. By targeting the most vulnerable populations, decreasing gender disparities, creating equitable and transparent systems, Rwanda has rebuilt the trust of its citizens, supercharged its pathway to development and become a leader in global health. In fact, 90 percent of the population within the country is covered by health care and, on average, Rwandans see a doctor almost twice a year, compared with once every four years in 1999.
Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, a pediatrician who is currently the vice chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity and the former Rwandan Minister of Health, has spearheaded this transformation of her country’s health care system. She believes that it is also possible to create more equitable health care systems in other places— an instance of “reverse innovation.” Reverse innovation is the idea that low-income countries might offer transferable lessons in wealthier parts of the world. What lessons can developed countries learn from Rwanda’s success? Is Universal Health Care possible in other countries? How do equitable health sectors spur development and what impact does this have on a country?
Dr. Binagwaho will join us to share insights from her work on which “reverse innovations” are feasible and offer thoughts on how the global health community might create more innovative partnerships for better health outcomes for all.
SPEAKER:
Agnes BinagwahoVice Chancellor, University of Global Health Equity
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Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, a pediatrician who is currently the vice chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity and the former Rwandan Minister of Health, has spearheaded this transformation of her country’s health care system. She believes that it is also possible to create more equitable health care systems in other places— an instance of “reverse innovation.” Reverse innovation is the idea that low-income countries might offer transferable lessons in wealthier parts of the world. What lessons can developed countries learn from Rwanda’s success? Is Universal Health Care possible in other countries? How do equitable health sectors spur development and what impact does this have on a country?
Dr. Binagwaho will join us to share insights from her work on which “reverse innovations” are feasible and offer thoughts on how the global health community might create more innovative partnerships for better health outcomes for all.
SPEAKER:
Agnes BinagwahoVice Chancellor, University of Global Health Equity
In Rwanda, the hard work of thousands of healthcare professionals has paid off by creating a healthcare sector that was largely nonexistent back in 1994 when the genocide took place. By targeting the most vulnerable populations, decreasing gender disparities, creating equitable and transparent systems, Rwanda has rebuilt the trust of its citizens, supercharged its pathway to development and become a leader in global health. In fact, 90 percent of the population within the country is covered by health care and, on average, Rwandans see a doctor almost twice a year, compared with once every four years in 1999.
Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, a pediatrician who is currently the vice chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity and the former Rwandan Minister of Health, has spearheaded this transformation of her country’s health care system. She believes that it is also possible to create more equitable health care systems in other places— an instance of “reverse innovation.” Reverse innovation is the idea that low-income countries might offer transferable lessons in wealthier parts of the world. What lessons can developed countries learn from Rwanda’s success? Is Universal Health Care possible in other countries? How do equitable health sectors spur development and what impact does this have on a country?
Dr. Binagwaho will join us to share insights from her work on which “reverse innovations” are feasible and offer thoughts on how the global health community might create more innovative partnerships for better health outcomes for all.
SPEAKER:
Agnes BinagwahoVice Chancellor, University of Global Health Equity
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Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, a pediatrician who is currently the vice chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity and the former Rwandan Minister of Health, has spearheaded this transformation of her country’s health care system. She believes that it is also possible to create more equitable health care systems in other places— an instance of “reverse innovation.” Reverse innovation is the idea that low-income countries might offer transferable lessons in wealthier parts of the world. What lessons can developed countries learn from Rwanda’s success? Is Universal Health Care possible in other countries? How do equitable health sectors spur development and what impact does this have on a country?
Dr. Binagwaho will join us to share insights from her work on which “reverse innovations” are feasible and offer thoughts on how the global health community might create more innovative partnerships for better health outcomes for all.
SPEAKER:
Agnes BinagwahoVice Chancellor, University of Global Health Equity
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