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2025 PQMD Global Health Policy Forum
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Panel - Crises Mode: Disaster and Humanitarian Response in a Complex World
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:45pm - 2:40pm BST
Great Hall
In today’s rapidly changing global health environment, responding to disasters and humanitarian crises requires navigating a complex web of challenges. Drawing on recent experiences in Gaza and Ukraine and escalating climate-related disasters, this session will explore the evolving nature of humanitarian aid in conflict zones and disaster areas. Speakers will discuss the interplay of political, logistical, and security factors that shape response efforts, and how organizations are adapting to meet urgent needs while planning for long-term recovery.
Chairs
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Chris Skopec

Executive Vice President, Project HOPE
Chris Skopec is responsible for overseeing the organization’s global health programs worldwide and leading its humanitarian and emergency response efforts.  He also serves as the Immediate Past Chair for the Partnership for Quality Medical Donations (PQMD) Executive Committee.Chris... Read More →
Speakers
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Araif Yusuff

Chief Operating Officer, IRUSA
Araif Yusuff serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA). In this executive role, he supports the nonprofit in carrying out its mission of eliminating poverty from the world through programs focused on relief and development. Araif Yusuff has carried out responsibilities... Read More →
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Adele Paterson

CEO, International Health Partners
As CEO of the global health charity, International Health Partners (IHP), Adele Paterson leads its work to increase access to essential healthcare products for vulnerable communities around the world.Adele oversees a comprehensive range of health programmes that address various critical... Read More →
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Dave Eastman

Senior Director and Acting Managing Director, International Medical Corps (UK)
Since 2019, Dave has overseen International Medical Corps’ humanitarian and development programming in East Africa, North Africa and Asia. He is also the Acting Managing Director International Medical Corps UK.Dave has master’s degrees in public health (MPH) and business administration... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:45pm - 2:40pm BST
Great Hall
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