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Health and Humanitarian Logistics Conference

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    Health and Humanitarian Logistics - Panel 1: Strengthening Public Health Systems
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2016-08-29) Emrey, Bob ; Fitzgerald, James ; Galavotti, Christine ; Price, Helen Smith ; Sienko, Dean ; Shapiro, Charles ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems ; CARE USA ; The Carter Center ; Coca-Cola Company ; Pan American Health Organization ; United States. Agency for International Development. Bureau for Global Health ; World Affairs Council of Atlanta ; World Health Organization
    This panel will focus on issues in public health not only related to treating or managing disease but also promoting (e.g., through primary care) and maintaining health. Poverty, ageing population, urbanization, environmental factors, etc. all contribute to the increasing challenges in achieving desired levels of health care. In addition to the “quantity” of care, “quality” is also important, which can be improved by filling the gaps in knowledge, new technologies, or a change in focus from “sick” care to “health” care. The panel will discuss current challenges and opportunities towards achieving long-lasting health, including education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and the prevention of disease.
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    Health and Humanitarian Logistics - Panel 2: Managing Complex Supply Chains in Refugee Crisis Response
    (Georgia Institute of Technology., 2016-08-29) Hapnes, Svein ; Wilson, Edward ; Zegura, Ellen W. ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems ; Georgia Institute of Technology. School of Computer Science ; United States. Agency for International Development. DELIVER PROJECT ; United Nations Refugee Agency, Greece
    The challenges in timely response to the needs of international refugees and internally displaced people include complex political and security contexts, physical movement of the beneficiaries, variable demand patterns from emergencies with high peaks to ongoing protracted situations. In addition, the wide scope of response from feeding and sheltering beneficiaries on the move or in camps to resettling them in new locations multiplies these challenges. However, some factors are addressed by innovative operations and policy design and coordinated response of the stakeholders. The panel will discuss challenges and opportunities in the context of both the highly publicized current Middle East emergency response and the global ongoing operations.
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    Health and Humanitarian Logistics : Transforming Global Health and Humanitarian Systems
    (Georgia Institute of Technology., 2016-08-29) Keskinocak, Pinar ; Swann, Julie ; Peterson, G. P. ; Schuchat, Anne ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems ; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
    The aim of the conference is to provide an open forum to discuss the challenges and new solutions in disaster preparedness and response, long-term development and humanitarian aid, and global health delivery.
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    Health and Humanitarian Logistics - Panel 3: Matching Supply with Demand in Emergency Response
    (Georgia Institute of Technology., 2016-08-30) Herbinger, Wolfgang ; McGhie, John ; Parkes, Andrew ; Ruiz, Joe ; Yadav, Prashant ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems ; Crown Agents & International Procurement Agents ; Harvard Medical School ; Malaria Consortium ; United Parcel Service ; World Food Programme
    The challenges in matching supply with demand in the context of disaster response is a much discussed topic with no one easy solution. The unpredictability of the demand, donations, market conditions and unwanted in-kind donations all challenge how effectively a supply chain can operate in emergency scenarios. In addition, shifting from “routine” demand and supply planning to “response” planning requires a supply chain and its managers to be flexible. Fortunately, the humanitarian and disaster response communities have been implementing new tools and better coordination mechanisms to face these challenges. The panelists will highlight some of these tools and mechanisms as well as discuss a variety of issues including how to effectively dual use emergency response and ongoing operations supply chains, emergency demand forecasting, recyclability and reuse of the emergency supplies, identifying the right supply chain modalities, and better coordination mechanisms.
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    Health and Humanitarian Logistics - Keynote Interview with Sanjay Gupta
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2016-08-30) Nunn, Michelle ; Gupta, Sanjay ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems ; CARE USA ; Cable News Network
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    Health and Humanitarian Logistics - Wrap Up - Day 1
    (Georgia Institute of Technology., 2016-08-30) Ergun, Ozlem ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems ; Northeastern University (Boston, Mass.). Mechanical and Industrial Engineering