"Rethinking Malaria in the Context of COVID-19," a 2-day webinar sponsored by Harvard University_2c

Part 2c_Video: Opening Webinar Proceedings on Sept. 29, 2021 (Training & Capacity Building for Malaria: Presentations & Discussion)

For more information, visit:
https://rethinkingmalaria.org/
https://www.defeatingmalaria.harvard.edu/rethinking-malaria/

ABOUT:
A 2-Day Webinar on Governance, Integrated Service Delivery, Training & Capacity Building for Malaria convened by Harvard University from September 28–29, 2021.

In keeping with a longstanding academic tradition, Harvard University hosted a series of public webinars to present findings from the year-long "Rethinking Malaria in the Context of COVID–19" global engagement in September 2021.

Multidisciplinary perspectives on ways to overcome the recent plateau in malaria progress and enable the most effective and innovative response to control and eliminate malaria worldwide were offered by diverse stakeholders in a neutral and inclusive virtual learning environment.

Pre-prints of the "Rethinking Malaria in the Context of COVID–19" manuscripts are available at: https://www.defeatingmalaria.harvard.edu/rethinking-malaria/.

AGENDA:
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Speakers: Dyann F. Wirth, Specioza Wandira, and Rose Leke


Improving Malaria Governance: Presentations & Discussion
“Financing Malaria,” presented by Ravindra P. Rannan-Eliya


“Governance Lessons from Other Disease Programs,” presented by
Kelechi Ohiri


“Improving Malaria Governance: Presentations & Discussion,” facilitated by Marcia Castro with Kafui Senya and Regina Rabinovich

Training & Capacity Building for Malaria: Presentations & Discussion
“Rethinking Human Resources & Capacity Building Needs for Malaria Control and Elimination in Africa,” presented by Halima Mwenesi

“Reframing Malaria for Equity and Universal Health Coverage,” presented by Corrina Moucheraud

“Training & Capacity Building for Malaria: Presentations & Discussion,” facilitated by Friday Okonofua with Tumani Corrah and Oluwafunmilola (Lola) Dare

“The Role of Universities in Partnerships for Malaria Elimination: Discussion,” facilitated by Pedro L. Alonso and Rose Leke with Dorothy Achu, Daouda Ndiaye, and Rhoda Wanyenze

Closing Remarks
Speakers: Pedro Alonso, Specioza Wandira, and Dyann F. Wirth