Devex 26d ago

Chronic respiratory diseases currently affect almost 500 million people globally and could cost the world economy an estimated $4.3 trillion by 2050 — unless we act now. How do we transform political momentum into tangible, lifesaving action? At a Devex event hosted in partnership with Sanofi and Regeneron on the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, global health leaders, policymakers, and patient advocates gathered to explore how countries can move from global respiratory health commitments to practical national implementation. From securing dedicated budget lines and empowering community health workers to tackling stigma and integrating care, the discussion — and subsequent conversations — highlighted the urgent cross-sector solutions needed to ensure everyone has the right to breathe. Hear from: - José Luis Castro, the WHO director-general’s special envoy for chronic respiratory diseases - Laura Gutiérrez, global corporate public affairs head, Sanofi - Dr. Frank Anthony, minister of health, Guyana - Emily Blitz, director of operations, Global TB Caucus - Riley Sanders, head of government relations and public affairs, Global Allergy and Airways Patient Platform - Amira Saber, Egyptian member of Parliament; chapter chair for the Middle East and North Africa, UNITE Parliamentarians Network for Global Health For more international development news, visit: http://www.devex.com Subscribe to the Devex YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=wwwdevexcom Follow us on: Facebook: @Devex Instagram: @devex_com LinkedIn: @Devex