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June 12, 2026

Faith-Based Health Systems Building Trust in Sub-Saharan Africa

A child receiving medical care

In many countries, faith-affiliated health facilities provide a substantial share of essential health services, particularly in rural and underserved areas, yet their contributions remain underdocumented and insufficiently integrated into national and global health strategies.

​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