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Global Rural Health Summit, Bengaluru, India. 04th April 2025
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TimeMain Track Session/ActivityDetailsPresentation formatPanelistPresentation Mode
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8:30 - 09:30 AMRegistration
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9:30 - 9:45 amIntroduction to the Consultation - Focus India: Leading the Change Dr. Pavitra Mohan
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9:45- 10:45 AMFocus India- Leading the change Panel-1 : Building a fairer world for nurses in rural healthcareTo bring to the fore barriers and challenges faced by nurses and ANMs on the one hand, and best practices that have helped develop an empowered and committed workforce on the other, from across rural India The panel discussion will explore the multifaceted experiences of nurses, delving into what empowers and motivates them, their sources of support and strength, and the barriers and challenges they face. Mallika, Govt of of Andhra Pradesh, Prema Ravikumar; , Tribal Health Initiative; Rajeshwari, ex CMC Vellore; Chandrabhanu Soni, BHS; Inderjeet Kaur, Fernandez Foundation (FF); Evelyn Kannan, TNAI; Moderated by: Dr Sanjana B Mohan (BHS); Dr Radha Reddy (FF)

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10:45 - 12:15 AMHealth Workforce Dynamics: A Lifecycle ApproachExamining healthcare professional's journey, from training to retention, focusing on workforce optimization.The workshop will commence with a 10-minute presentation by the background paper authors, followed by a moderated discussion led by an eminent expert. There will be 3 Presentation of 10 minutes each followed by moderated workshopDr. Omneya Elsherif (Egypt) , Gobith Ratnam (Sri Lanka) Anshu (India) Dr. Sanjiv Lewin (India), MSAI representative Moderated by Paul Worley (Australia)1. Health Workforce Dynamics: A Lifecycle Approach
*Draft Paper* - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fJzTcN5DpizZlwvGawk25gRMAtq2JtWEjUTTRciK2CA/edit
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Health Resources & Access - Diagnostics / Infrastructure Addressing resource allocation, diagnostic tools, and infrastructure development for improved rural healthcare access.Vasundhara (India), Anshu (India), Shuja (Sri Lanka), Yukti Bhandari (India) , Varsha Sridhar (India) Aritrik Das (India) Moderated by Anna Stavdal2.⁠ ⁠Optimizing Healthcare Delivery: Workforce Strategies and Resource Allocation
Draft paper - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SbnX2NjKj9BOzPVHvUTUfcXZdq_yzhWiYtwcgVTTHFo/edit

3.⁠ ⁠Diagnostics in Rural & Remote .
Draft paper - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jESphpBptuW9IMT5bNI08J1USYJpAOGQzTWQi64xMsU/edit
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12:15 PM - 12:30 PMBreak/NetworkingOpportunity for informal discussion and networking.
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12:30 - 1:30 PMInaugural Ceremony & Keynote AddressFormal opening of the summit with welcome addresses and a keynote address.Welcome address by Dr. Pratyush kumar- 5 minutes, AFPI president address & introduction of AFPI Rural core working group. 5 minutes, Address by Wonca SAR president & introduction of WoRSA executive members 5 minutes, Address by Rural Wonca Chair 5 minutes, Address by Wonca President 5 minutes, Address by chief guest Hon. Health Minister Mr. Dinesh Gundu Rao 10 minutes, Keynote address by Dr. Raman kumar - 25 minutes, Vote of thanks - Dr. Pavitra Mohan 5 minutes.Bruce Chater (Australia) Sri Ranjan (Sri Lanka) Raman kumar (India) Pavitra Mohan (India) Karen Flegg (Australia) Mohan Kubendra (India) - Moderated by Roshni Jhan Ganguly
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1:30 - 2:15 PMLunch
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2:15 - 3:45 PMFocus India: Leading the change - Panel 2: Leadership for Rural Healthcare: What does it take? The panel will include young rural physicians as well as physician-mentors; who discuss what does it take to practice rural healthcare; and to develop leadership among them. Gargi Goel, BHS; Hema Dasappa, St Johns Medical College; Mathew George, Central University, Kerala; Regi George, Tribal Health Initiative; Shyamsundar Raithatha; Dangs; Sudipta Mahto& Vivek Karthikeyan, Kodaikanal; Subodh Gupta,,Sevagram, Wardha, Viviana M BIanchi, WONCA. Moderated by Anand Zachariah & RK Prasad

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03:45 -05 :15 PMGlobal Health & Rural PerspectiveExploring rural health through a global lens, emphasizing local challenges and solutions.The workshop will commence with a 10-minute presentation by the background paper authors, followed by a moderated discussion led by an eminent expert. There will be 3 oral presentation 10 minutes each followed by moderated workshop.Gobith Ratnam (Sri Lanka) MSAI representative Moderated by Bruce Chater ⁠Global Health: A Local Lens on Challenges and Solutions
Draft paper - https://docs.google.com/file/d/1yTI2NlImztxV_GRBnuG9q4bK4imsg0PF/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword

5.⁠ ⁠Global Perspectives on Rural Health: Lessons for LMICs
Draft paper - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1frg_daZyqPJqn0hZH7FvbXm6gLisHhPN0sxriXhPGSw/edit
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Climate Change, Urbanization & Future of Rural HealthAnalyzing the impact of environmental and demographic changes on rural health systems.Sankha Rendenikumara (Sri Lanka) , Nishanth Mennonn (India),Dr. Sachin Desai (India); MSAI representative Moderated by Karen Flegg6.⁠ ⁠Climate Change, Urbanization, and the Future of Rural Health
Draft paper - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-I34rDEBYR5Vw2duWcs0zpMzw9iM5ph-A9uZ6cXzJf8/edit

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5:15 - 5:45 PMInsights and Key Takeaways Final closure report from all the sessionsPanelists – Pravin Singarayar, Anand Zachariah, Bruce Chater, Inderjeet Kaur, Vasundhara Rangasamy, Sankha Rendenikumara
Moderated by: Pavitra Mohan
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