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SUMMARY:From Policy to Impact: Advancing Universal Health Coverage Through Action on Rare Diseases
DESCRIPTION:Held alongside the 81st United Nations General Assembly and in the lead-up to the High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage\, this event will bring together a small group of global health leaders\, Member State representatives\, Persons Living with a Rare Disease and advocates\, as well as representatives from civil society\, academia\, philanthropy and the private sector. \nThe discussion will explore how rare diseases can be more effectively integrated into efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage\, and how governments and international partners can translate existing global commitments into meaningful impact for people living with rare diseases and their families.  \nAgenda: \nDoors open at 17:00 \n17:30-17:35	Welcome and Introductory Remarks\n17:35-17:53	Keynote Remarks from Member State Representatives\, WHO and Gillette Children’s\n17:53-18:08	Commentary from Persons Living with a Rare Disease and advocates\n18:08-18:28	Open Discussion\n18:28-18:30	Closing Remarks\n18:30-19:00	Informal Networking and Exchange and Cocktail Reception
URL:https://www.rarediseasesinternational.org/event/from-policy-to-impact-advancing-universal-health-coverage-through-action-on-rare-diseases/
LOCATION:NH Colletion Madison Avenue\, 22 E 38th Street\, New York City\, NY\, 22 E 38th Street\, New York City\, NY
CATEGORIES:Global Event,Hosted by RDI
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