Advancing the Policy Debate on End of Life Care (free event at the UN)

If you are in New York on April 13, check out “Advancing the Policy Debate on End of Life Care” at the United Nations Headquarters.

This free event (registration here) is organized by Global Bioethics Initiative in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Romania to the United Nations. The topic of the long-term and end of life care is also a focus topic of the Ninth Working Session of the Working Group on Aging to be held from 23 to 26 July 2018, at the UN Headquarters.

DESCRIPTION

Population aging is expected to exert a growing strain, worldwide, on health care systems, economies, and social institutions. It is a global challenge for the future provision of health care as the world faces the challenges of a growing aging population. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of the new agenda 2030 pledge to “leave no one behind” and include older persons by implication in 15 of the goals and their targets.

The opening panel discussion aims to provide a platform for a diverse set of stakeholders, including UN member states and UN entities, the private sector, and civil society to undertake a policy dialogue and to enable a better understanding of progress made, and challenges faced, in ensuring access to quality healthcare services including palliative care for older persons.

DATE & TIME

Friday, April 13, 2018 
3:00-3:15 pm, Introductory Remarks
3:15- 5:00 pm, Expert Panel Discussion including Q and A Session
5.30 – 8.00 pm,  Cocktail Reception by Invitation Only

LOCATION

UN Headquarters 
Conference Room 2
46th Street & 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10017