Global Health Institute

In many countries, faith-based health facilities provide a substantial share of essential health services, particularly in rural and underserved areas, yet their contributions remain underrecognized within formal health care systems.

This webinar will examine the role of faith-based health systems across Sub-Saharan Africa, drawing on Islamic and Christian perspectives and frontline health care experience. The discussion will also consider the ongoing Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, where faith-based health facilities are key actors in the response.

​This event is organized by the Georgetown-Lancet Commission on Faith, Trust, and Health, housed within Georgetown University Global Health Institute.

Featuring

• Ibrahim Bola Gobir, assistant professor at Georgetown University
• Nkatha Njeru, chief executive officer of ACHAP
• Emanuela Parotto, clinical consultant at CUAMM
• Nate Smith, executive pastor at Trinity Anglican Church
• Derek Yach, global noncommunicable disease advisor at CMMB