UHC2030 welcomes new members to the UHC Movement Political Panel

The UHC Movement Political Panel is a group of global health leaders working towards achieving universal health coverage (UHC) and health for all. They are critical in providing guidance to strengthen UHC2030's engagement with relevant political processes, increase political support for universal health coverage, and influence decision-making to translate UHC commitments into action.  

Please join us in welcoming Ambassador Minata Samaté Cessouma, Mr. James Chau, Dr. Mariam Jashi, Dr. Justin Koonin, Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng, Ms. Gisela Scaglia and Mr. Akihisa Shiozaki as new members. They are joined by Prof. Ilona Kickbusch and Ms. Joy Phumaphi, who continue their term on the panel.

UHC2030 co-chairs Dr. Pamela Cipriano and Dr. Magda Robalo expressed their enthusiasm about the new appointments: "We are thrilled to welcome Ambassador Minata Samate Cessouma, Mr. James Chau, Dr. Mariam Jashi, Dr. Justin Koonin, Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng, Ms. Gisela Scaglia and Mr. Akihisa Shiozaki to the UHC Movement Political Panel. Their diverse experiences and unwavering dedication to universal health coverage will significantly contribute to our mission of making health care accessible and affordable to everyone, everywhere." 

UHC2030 remains steadfast in its vision of a world where everyone, everywhere can access the high-quality health services they need without financial hardship. The new members, with their significant leadership, will undoubtedly accelerate progress toward this goal, fostering collaborations and influencing policies that drive transformative change in global health. 

Read more about the new panel members here.