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Major health challenges require a global approach

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June 2, 2022

On May 30th, international experts and politicians gathered in Leiden to discuss global health issues. Lively discussions were held on matters concerning equal worldwide access to vaccines and diversity within clinical research. New scientific insights were also shared, including on vaccine response differences between African and European populations. The daily conclusion was clear: global collaboration and innovative research is key to solving the greatest health challenges of our time.

During the Global Impact in Health Symposium forces were joined with Leiden University, Health~Holland, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), Janssen, Philips and the Leiden Bio Science Park (LBSP). The aim was to bring together international experts and to stimulate new collaborations. Experts not only came from all over the world, but also from different branches, such as academia, politics, public or private sector.  

This mix of high-level people and expert led to vivid discussion on the major challenges in global health(care). Read the full story here!


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