St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

We’re building a brighter future for children facing cancer and other catastrophic diseases by equipping health systems worldwide with advanced research, training, and compassionate care.

Together, we’re strengthening health systems, so lifesaving care is never out of reach. Discover how we’re collaborating globally to close the gap in care disparities.

At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Uzbekistan co-hosted a pivotal side event focused on advancing global health partnerships for children facing catastrophic diseases. Bente Mikkelsen, MD, serving as co-moderator and a convener, played a central role in discussions among ministers of health, first ladies from eight nations and World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus, along with James R. Downing, M.D., MD, St. Jude President and CEO, and Carlos Rodriguez-Galindo, MD, EVP and Director, St. Jude Global. Their shared commitment highlighted the urgency of building sustainable health systems for sickle cell disease and childhood cancer. This event showcased the convening power of St. Jude to unite global health experts, political leaders and NGOs in collaborative action. By fostering open dialogue and exchanging best practices, participants explored innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. The participation of such diverse leaders stands to accelerate progress, sparking new partnerships and reinforcing the importance of shared objectives. International collaboration is the cornerstone of lasting change. Through joint efforts with WHO and other stakeholders, St. Jude is helping to build resilient systems that increase positive health outcomes for all children, regardless of where they live. The insights and commitments made at this event are just the beginning of a sustained movement to improve care for children worldwide. We invite you to continue this conversation and join our October stakeholder engagement webinar. Register here and be part of a global effort to deliver hope and better health to children everywhere: https://ow.ly/3KSv50X4nfh

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