Disaster Medicine & Global Health Security for
Low- & Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)
A Call to Strengthen LMIC Leadership in Disaster Medicine & Global Health Security
Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) are increasingly affected by disasters, humanitarian crises, climate-related emergencies, conflicts, population displacement, and emerging infectious disease threats. At the same time, declining international aid is placing greater responsibility on national and regional systems to strengthen self-reliance in preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience.
The COVID-19 pandemic and recurring Ebola outbreaks have demonstrated that health emergencies do not respect borders. This reinforces the critical importance of Disaster Medicine, Humanitarian Medicine, and Global Health Security. Strengthening preparedness, surveillance, resilient health systems, and international collaboration is essential to protecting populations and reducing the impact of future crises.
This international workshop invites leaders in disaster and humanitarian medicine, public health, academia, government, humanitarian organisations, and policymaking to work together to identify practical solutions that strengthen Disaster Medicine, advance Global Health Security, and build sustainable, LMIC-led capacity for future emergencies.
Workshop Objectives
Six priorities for stronger, practical, and sustainable LMIC-led preparedness.
Why This Workshop Matters
Drawing on more than 30 years of international disaster response, recovery, education, and health system development,
Saving Lives International has identified Disaster Medicine and Global Health Security as two critical priorities for
strengthening resilience in LMICs.
The workshop provides a unique opportunity to exchange best practice, develop strategic partnerships, and help shape the
Global Alliance for Disaster Medicine and Health Security.
Help Shape a New Global Alliance
Delegates will be invited to become Founding Members of the Global Alliance for Disaster Medicine and Health Security—
a collaborative international network working to share expertise, support one another, promote innovation, and
advance LMIC-led solutions for preparedness, response, recovery, resilience, and global health security.
Workshop Leadership
Convenors
Dr Peter Patel
International Director & Founder
Saving Lives International CIO, UK
Prof Ashok Puranik
Executive Director
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Guwahati
Prof T V Ramakrishnan
South Asia Clinical Development Director, Saving Lives International
Head of Emergency Medicine and Principal, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chennai
Hosted By
With Special Support From
Venue
India International Centre
40 Max Mueller Marg
Lodhi Gardens
New Delhi 110003
India
Register Your Interest
Professionals, institutions, and organisations interested in participating are invited to register their interest.
Email: info@isavinglives.org
Reference: SLI-AIIMS Workshop
Please include your name, designation, institution, country, and area of professional interest.
A formal registration and payment link will be added when registration opens.