U.S. Senate and House Committees on Foreign Relations held hearings (March 10 & 11, 2010) focusing on future challenges and opportunities in global health. This WHA report (see attached) provides an overview of discussions from these hearings and the videos capture some of the highlights.
"A strong public health system is not merely a favor we do for other countries. It is the right thing to do morally and strategically, and it protects our own citizens." -- Senator John Kerry
Highlights from the U.S Senate Hearing - Building on Success: New Directions in Global Health