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WINNER 2024, Sep 24 – 26

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September 17, 2024

Join Our Session: From Communicable to Non-Communicable Disease Transition – 25^th of September from 9.00-10.15 (CET)

Opportunities to Provide Better Health and Well-Being

Are you interested in the evolving landscape of global health, particularly in the transition from communicable to non-communicable diseases? Join us for an insightful session where Indonesian and Dutch experts come together to discuss innovative solutions for better health outcomes.

This session will focus on:

Identifying priority areas for collaboration between Indonesia and the Netherlands in addressing the shift from communicable to non-communicable diseases.
Pitching collaborative projects with a funding opportunity of 15,000 Euros, aimed at fostering partnerships for innovative health solutions.

Agenda:

Chairs: Professors Inge Lusida & Hermelijn Smits

09:00: Opening Comments by Professors Maria Yazdanbakhsh & Taniawati Supali
09:05: Presentation of Online Survey Results by Dr. Mikhael Manurung & Prof. Joris Rotmans
09:20: Discussion on Priorities & Format – Open to All Participants
09:50: Pitches for Collaborative Projects (Funding Opportunity: 15,000 Euros)
10:05: Closing Comments by Prof. Sitti Wahyuni & Ms. Suze Kruisheer

When: 25^th of September from 9.00-10.15 CET
Where: Online through RingCentral
How to Join: To subscribe to this session, please register through the WINNER Conference portal. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the dialogue on shaping future health solutions!

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