Partner Session 07: Health and Migration
Supported by Austrian Red Cross
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Hayek-Saal
Partner
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in englischer SpracheThe large-scale arrival of migrants and refugees in Europe may become a public health issue. Their health is often at risk due to abuse, trauma and discrimination. Additionally, their health can be compromised by the many barriers to health and social services. How can we ensure access to health care?
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Dr. Rabee ALREFAI
General Surgeon, Syria
Alessandra DIODATI
Medical Manager, National Institute for Health Migration and Poverty, Italy
MD, MPH Lasha GOGUADZE
Senior Health Adviser, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Geneva
Dr. Pamela RENDI-WAGNER
Austrian Federal Minister of Health and Women's Affairs, Vienna
| 1989-1996 | Study of Medicine, Medical University of Vienna |
| 1997-2005 | Specialisation in Specific Prophylaxis und Tropical Medicine, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Medical University of Vienna |
| 2008 | D.M. Thesis (Habilitation) for Specific Prophylaxis and Tropical Hygiene, Medical University of Vienna |
| 2008-2012 | Visiting Professor, School of Public Health, Tel Aviv University |
| 2011-2017 | Director-General of Public Health and Chief Medical Officer, Austrian Ministry of Health, Vienna |
| since 2011 | Head, Multisectoral Process of National Health Targets |
| since 2012 | Visiting Professor, Center for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna |
| Member of the Standing Committee of the Euro Regional Committee, WHO - World Health Organisation | |
| since 2017 | Austrian Federal Minister of Health and Women's Affairs, Vienna |
Dr. Mag. Werner KERSCHBAUM
Former Secretary General, Austrian Red Cross, Vienna
| 1979-1985 | Verkaufstraining, Leiter Verkaufsinnendienst, Marketing/Exportleiter, Fa. Master Foods |
| 1985-1986 | Vertriebsleiter, Fa. Hofbauer |
| 1987-1992 | Geschäftsführer (Schokothek, Up to Date), Billa Holding AG |
| 1992-1999 | Leiter, extramurale Dienste des NÖ Hilfswerks und Geschäftsführer, Österreichischens Hilfswerk |
| since 1999 | Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung, Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz |
| since 2002 | Stellvertretender Generalsekretär, verantwortlich für die Bereiche Marketing, Kommunikation, Ausbildung, Gesundheit, Rettungswesen, Beschaffung, Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz |
| 2012-2019 | Generalsekretär, Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz |
