MEDICAL BRIDGES WORLD HEALTH DAY VIRTUAL FORUM
Global health is at a critical turning point. From emerging disease threats to healthcare access gaps and humanitarian crises, the need for strong partnerships and innovative solutions has never been greater.
The 2026 Medical Bridges Global Health Day Annual Conference brings together leading voices from global health, government, academia, and the nonprofit sector for a high-level virtual discussion focused on practical solutions and collaborative action.
In recognition of this year’s global focus on Health for All, this four-hour forum will feature:
THE CURRENT STATE OF GLOBAL HEALTH
Experts will examine the current state of global health, emerging risks, and where investments and partnerships are making the greatest difference.
Andrew Natsios
Former Administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development (2001-2006) Former U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan
Dr. Peter Hotez, MD, PHD
Professor of Pediatrics and Molecular Virology and Microbiology, Baylor College of Medicine
Dr. John Nkengasong
Executive Director for Higher Education, Collaboratives, and Special Initiatives, Mastercard Foundation
Sonali Korde
Moderator
Visiting Fellow, Baker Institute, Former Assistant to the Administrator USAID
BRIDGING THE GLOBAL HEALTHCARE GAP THE ROLE OF NGOS
Leaders from mission-driven organizations will share how NGOs are successfully expanding healthcare access and strengthening systems in underserved regions.
Dr. Brian Parsley
Faculty at Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Dr. Tadia Diallo
Director of Global Health, Medical Bridges, Inc.
Javaid Siddiqi
Chief Executive Officer at Helping Hand USA
REAL-WORLD CASE STUDIES OF IMPACT
Learn from frontline experiences supporting healthcare systems in Gaza, Guatemala and Ukraine, highlighting the power of collaboration in crisis response and long-term capacity building.
Dr. Oluwagbenga (Ben) Adesope, DHA, DrPH, CMPE
President & CEO, Faith in Practice, Guatemala
Dr. Ky Luu
Chief Operating Officer at International Medical Corps, Gaza
Walter Ulrich
President and CEO, Medical Bridges, Inc.
