INVITATION
The Government of France, on behalf of the Government of Japan is delighted to invite you to a side
event on the margins of the opening of the 70th session of the UN General Assembly.
Breaking Down Barriers: Why quality health care is reliant on water,
sanitation and hygiene and how to make integration happen
Saturday, 26th September 2015, 2:00 – 4.00 pm
Convene centre, 101 Park Avenue (Corner of 41st and Park), New York City
Hosted by WaterAid and the Global Health Council with the support of The Frontline Health
Workers Coalition, Icddr-b, International Medical Corps, IntraHealth, GE Foundation, The White
Ribbon Alliance and World Vision International.
Speakers and summary agenda:
Welcome
● Representative of the French Government
High Level Address
● Her Royal Highness Princess Sarah Zeid, Maternal health champion
● Her Excellency President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia and African Ministerial Council
Goodwill Ambassador for water, sanitation and hygiene
Interactive panel session including questions from the audience on the topic of:
Panelists:
 Dr Flavia Bustreo, World Health Organisation
 Mr Estifanos Mengistu, International Medical Corps
 Ms Philomena Okello, White Ribbon Alliance
 Ms Asha Varghese, GE Foundation
 Dr Christine Sow, Executive Director, Global Health Council (Moderator)
Closing remarks and note of appreciation
 Ms Sarina Prabasi, WaterAid America
Due the limited capacity of the room, invitees are kindly requested to confirm their attendance.
To confirm your place, visit http://bit.ly/26confirm or email washandhealth@wateraid.org