We will describe what globalization has meant for the health of the population in Haiti. We will provide a historical perspective of national economic policies and health sector reform over the past ten years, touching on the overlapping and competing interests of national governance and multi- and bilateral donors, and the politics of providing health to the poor. Haiti has had nine different governments in ten years, with differing levels of support for policies prescribed by international agencies such as the IMF and World Bank, resulting in only partial implementation of macro policies. We will discuss the importance of and challenge to national leadership in ensuring equitable health care and policy options for the future
Learning Objectives: To understand the impact of international agencies policies' and different leaders'attitude on the health of people of Haiti
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: University of Washington / Population Leadership Program
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.