{"582457":{"#nid":"582457","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Humanitarians and Global Health practitioners discuss new solutions in technology and systems at 2016 Conference ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe challenges faced in the health and humanitarian sectors continue to increase in magnitude and complexity. Each year the \u003Cstrong\u003EConference on\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chhs.gatech.edu\/conference\/\u0022\u003EHealth \u0026amp; Humanitarian Logistics\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003E(HHL)\u003C\/strong\u003E offers a unique platform for participants from a variety of organizations and sectors to discuss challenges, share best practices, and explore potential collaborations, with the goal of improving efficiency and effectiveness, and leading to positive change.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 8th annual conference took place August 29-31st, 2016 at Georgia Tech and drew \u003Cstrong\u003Eover 200 participants from 27 different countries around the world, representing 115 different organizations across the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academia, and government.\u003C\/strong\u003E Panel speakers represented organizations such as CARE USA, Carter Center, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), City of Clarkston, Coca-Cola Foundation, Harvard University, John Snow, Inc., Malaria Coalition (UK), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)\/World Health Organization (WHO), UNHCR, and USAID, among others.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/smartech.gatech.edu\/handle\/1853\/55823\u0022\u003EKeynote speaker\u003C\/a\u003E Dr. Anne Schuchat,\u003C\/strong\u003E Principal Deputy Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stressed the continued threat from infectious diseases in the US and globally and the importance of ensuring that local communities are prepared and able to continue activities over time.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMichelle Nunn\u003C\/strong\u003E, CEO of CARE USA,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/smartech.gatech.edu\/handle\/1853\/55885\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ethe Keynote speaker on Day 2\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, was interviewed by \u003Cstrong\u003EDr. Sanjay Gupta\u003C\/strong\u003E, Chief Medical Correspondent for CNN, and pointed to how CARE determines where to get involved and dedicate resources. \u0026ldquo;CARE values relationships that are longstanding and stays in countries for long-term and systematic engagement,\u0026rdquo; said Nunn, focusing on questions of capacity building and scale and creating sustainable solutions considering cultural and social context, finance, programming, and human resources.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPlenary panels on \u0026ldquo;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/smartech.gatech.edu\/handle\/1853\/55881\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStrengthening Public Health Systems\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/smartech.gatech.edu\/handle\/1853\/55882\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EManaging Complex Supply Chains in Refugee Crisis Response\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026rdquo; included representatives from \u003Cstrong\u003EPAHO\/WHO, UNHCR, USAID\u003C\/strong\u003E, and other private sector and non-governmental organizations, addressed the increasing global connectedness of communities around the world and the importance of community partnerships in finding sustainable solutions. Panelists also highlighted the need for continuous learning and adaptation, both through education through universities and field knowledge. A final panel on \u0026ldquo;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/smartech.gatech.edu\/handle\/1853\/55883\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMatching Supply and Demand in Emergency Response\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026rdquo; included representation from \u003Cstrong\u003ECrown Agents and International Procurement Agents (CAIPA), the UPS Foundation, and the World Food Programme\u003C\/strong\u003E, and highlighted the need for companies and NGOs to engage local communities both in preparedness and immediate post-crisis recovery, using data for surveillance, demand and supply visibility, and measuring impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBreak-out workshop sessions focused on various topics including human resources and professionalization, public-private partnerships, collaboration and segmentation, modeling, visibility and analytics in decision-making, new technologies and digital platforms for the last-mile delivery, and new logistics management tools. Technology providers such as \u003Cstrong\u003ELlamasoft, Thrive GPO, eHealthAfrica, and Toilets for People\u003C\/strong\u003E also showcased new developments and products available for practitioners across various fields. Over 35 attendees presented posters on new projects and research related to supply chain and logistics for health and humanitarian challenges. For further information about the \u0026nbsp;participants and speakers, panel and workshop presentations, and photos and videos, please visit the conference website: \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.chhs.gatech.edu\/conference\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.chhs.gatech.edu\/conference\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe conference also offered site visits to \u003Cstrong\u003EAmeriCold \u003C\/strong\u003Etemperature-controlled facility, \u003Cstrong\u003EMedShare International \u003C\/strong\u003Eheadquarters, \u003Cstrong\u003EMcKesson\u003C\/strong\u003E pharmaceutical distribution center, \u003Cstrong\u003EUPS \u003C\/strong\u003Edistribution hub, the \u003Cstrong\u003EHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport \u003C\/strong\u003Ecargo and logistics operations, and the \u003Cstrong\u003EGlobal Growers\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;bamboo farm which employs resettled refugees in the Atlanta area. Various participants praised the site visits as one of the highlights of the event, allowing for synergies and real-life application of the lessons learned during the panel and break-out sessions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EParticipants and speakers applauded the diversity of backgrounds, such as the representation of public and private sector organizations with academia and government, and the unique opportunities for open exchange and in-depth discussions among both the global health and humanitarian response communities. One participant praised the \u0026ldquo;\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eprovocative and captivating\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026rdquo; keynote session with Michelle Nunn and Sanjay Gupta, while another emphasized the \u0026ldquo;\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eopen nature of the conference overall and the encouraging dialogue\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026rdquo; that characterized each session.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGenerous sponsorship for the conference was provided by the \u003Cstrong\u003EUPS Foundation\u003C\/strong\u003E for the 8\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E year, and also by \u003Cstrong\u003EImperial Health Sciences\u003C\/strong\u003E, the \u003Cstrong\u003EWilliam Davidson Institute\u003C\/strong\u003E at the University of Michigan, \u003Cstrong\u003EChemonics\u003C\/strong\u003E, the \u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech Stewart School of Industrial \u0026amp; Systems Engineering (ISyE)\u003C\/strong\u003E, the \u003Cstrong\u003EPartnership for Supply Chain Management (PfSCM)\u003C\/strong\u003E, and the \u003Cstrong\u003EWaffle House\u003C\/strong\u003E. 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