Come listen to a joint LSHTM seminar of the Friends of MSF Society and the Public Health in Humanitarian Crises Group:
Extreme measures: Healthcare in Iraq today
Abstract: Fabio Forgione has been MSF鈥檚 Head of Mission in Iraq for the past few years. He will reflect on his experience, looking at the current crisis in Iraq and its evolutions. He will also share his views on the overall humanitarian situation in the country, talking about the most affected areas and the main humanitarian gaps seen on the ground. He鈥檒l aslo reflect on MSF鈥檚 concerns related to protection issues, such as sectarian discrimination as well as widespread situations of denied or forced return affecting IDPs. Finally, he鈥檒l also talk about the effect of 鈥榮tabilization鈥 and 鈥榬econciliation process鈥 efforts in the so called 鈥榣iberated areas鈥.
External visitors will be greeted at the LSHTM reception and directed to the seminar room shortly before the talk begins. An audio recording of the talk will be posted on the Crises group website after the seminar.
Contact
For more information, contact Charles.ODonovan1@student.lshtm.ac.uk