Symposium 05 - Universal Health (WHO)
Channel: Sri Lanka Medical Association
Date: 2020-12-18

'Health for all: protect everyone. To end this crisis and build a safer and healthier future, we must invest in health systems that protect us all — now'.


Chairpersons
Prof Indika Karunathilake, President, SLMA
Dr Razia Pendse, WHO Country Representative for Sri Lanka

Introduction of the theme and the panel of experts – Conference Co-Chairs

Regional Progress and Strategy on UHC - Dr Alaka Singh, Regional Advisor, WHO SEARO

Country Situation on UHC- Dr Eshani Fernando, Director Planning MOH/ National Focal Point for SDG3

Expert Panel Perspectives on “How can Sri Lanka further strengthen the resilience of the health system to achieve Health for All and protect the population from public health emergencies?

Human Resources for Health: Dr Palitha Abeykoon – Public Health Specialist 
Health Financing: Prof Amala de Silva – Professor of Economic – University of Colombo
Essential Medicines: Professor K. Weerasuriya, Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology, University of Colombo, Ex-WHO, Geneva
Service Delivery for UHC: Prof Saroj Jayasinghe – Professor of Medicine – University of Colombo
Community empowerment for UHC: Prof Manuj Weerasinghe – Professor in Community Medicine – University of Colombo

Moderated panel discussion – Conference Co-Chairs


Expert Comments
Prof. Srinath K Reddy, President (Public Health Foundation of India) 
Sir Michael Marmot, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London