Each September, the United Nations General Assembly, or UNGA, brings together policymakers, scientists, advocates, researchers, and health leaders from around the world. In this episode of The Health Advocates, Steven Newmark shares why participating in UNGA Week offers such a valuable opportunity to learn from global colleagues, exchange ideas, and explore new approaches to public health.

Drawing on discussions taking place throughout the week, Steven highlights how different countries are addressing major health challenges, balancing innovation with rising healthcare costs, advancing awareness around areas such as brain health, and identifying programs that can improve outcomes for patients.

The episode also explores why international collaboration matters, how scientific innovation can translate into better care, and the importance of ensuring that the patient perspective remains part of global health conversations.

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Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF: snewmark@ghlf.org

A podcast episode produced by Amelia Violet Prouse, Associate Podcast & Video Producer at GHLF.

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Each September, the United Nations General Assembly, or UNGA, brings together policymakers, scientists, advocates, researchers, and health leaders from around the world. In this episode of The Health Advocates, Steven Newmark shares why participating in UNGA Week offers such a valuable opportunity to learn from global colleagues, exchange ideas, and explore new approaches to public health.
Drawing on discussions taking place throughout the week, Steven highlights how different countries are addressing major health challenges, balancing innovation with rising healthcare costs, advancing awareness around areas such as brain health, and identifying programs that can improve outcomes for patients.
The episode also explores why international collaboration matters, how scientific innovation can translate into better care, and the importance of ensuring that the patient perspective remains part of global health conversations.
Contact Our Host Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:snewmark@ghlf.org">snewmark@ghlf.org</a> A podcast episode produced by Amelia Violet Prouse, Associate Podcast &amp; Video Producer at GHLF. We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to <a href="mailto:podcasts@ghlf.org">podcasts@ghlf.org</a> Listen to all episodes of The Health Advocates on our <a href="https://ghlf.org/the-health-advocates">website</a> or on your favorite podcast channel.

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what’s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life.

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what&rsquo;s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life.

The Health Advocates

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what’s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life. The podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network and hosted by Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF.

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what&rsquo;s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life. The podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network and hosted by Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF.