Special lecture on Social science and global health – Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Sub-Saharan Africa

The future of health in Sub-Saharan Africa

        – Moving towards health systems which promote equitable access to quality healthcare services 

What institutional arrangements are necessary to enable equitable access to quality healthcare services for all? Dr. Irene Agyepong, who works both as a health administrator and researcher in the health system in Ghana and in other LMIC settings, will discuss what needs to be done to progress towards UHC. The session also invites others who work in global health and health policy and the audience to interact with Dr. Agyepong to deepen understanding and widen perspectives on the issue. 

Date and Time:          Wednesday, 7 November 2018, 17h00-18h30
Location:                      L-821, 8F Main Library, Sophia University
Keynote speaker:      Irene Akua Agyepong

Public Health Physician, Research and Development Division, Ghana Health Service; Public Health Faculty, Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons

Discussants:  
Takashi Oshio, Hitotsubashi University
Emi Inaoka, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ikuo Takizawa, Japan International Cooperation Agency

Language:  English and Japanese (Simultaneous interpretation is available)
Inquiries:   Sophia Institute for Human Security
(Email: sihs-ofc(at sign)sophia.ac.jp)

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