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Building Resilient Pharmaceutical Systems – An MTaPS End of Program Event

February 25 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

The USAID Medicines, Technologies, and Pharmaceutical Services (MTaPS) Program is pleased to invite you to our end of program event.

When: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 9:00am – 1:00pm US EST

Where: Virtual or in person (Washington, DC)

Over the past seven years, the the MTaPS program has made significant strides in strengthening pharmaceutical systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Through collaborative efforts, MTaPS has built a solid foundation for safe and equitable access to, and the appropriate use of, life-saving medicines while enhancing the resilience of health systems.

As a trusted partner, MTaPS has empowered communities by developing robust pharmaceutical systems to meet evolving needs, demonstrating the power of collaboration, innovation, and adaptability in addressing complex challenges. As the program concludes, it is critical to emphasize the importance of sustained investment in pharmaceutical systems strengthening (PSS) to improve health outcomes and advance global health priorities.

Event Highlights:

  • Keynote Speaker: Prashant Yadav, Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
  • Remarks by USAID
  • Panel Discussion I: Strengthening pharmaceutical systems to achieve health program goals
    • Emmanuel Nfor, MTaPS
    • Lombe Kasonde, World Bank
    • Veronika Wirtz, BUSPH
    • USAID GH OHS
  • Panel Discussion II: Advancing Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) and AMR prevention and containment objectives
    • Mohan Joshi, MTaPS
    • Mirfin Mpundu, USAID GHSA
  • Showcasing Success: Highlights from MTaPS countries

Virtual Participation: For those who are not able to attend in person, the event will also be broadcast virtually. Please note that the virtual session will commence at 9:00 AM ET and will conclude after the panel discussions at 12:00 PM ET.

Lunch Will Be Served: We are delighted to host you for lunch immediately following the panel discussions, offering an opportunity to network and continue the conversation.

Accessibility Information:

  • Simultaneous interpretation will be available online in English and French (EN-FR).
  • If you have any questions , concerns, or accessibility accommodations, please contact Alisha Parikh at aparikh@mtapsprogram.org or +1 703-310-3574 to ensure all participants can fully engage in this event.

We look forward to your participation as we celebrate the achievements of MTaPS and discuss the future of pharmaceutical systems strengthening.

For questions, please contact Alisha Parikh at aparikh@mtapsprogram.org.

Venue

Washington, D.C., or Virtual