Topic: Inequitable Access to Healthcare Financing in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Description:
Significant progress in global healthcare has been made in terms of both access and cooperation. The United Nations has especially worked hard to foster collaboration between countries, creating a united front against disease. Despite the progress, however, many LMICs continue to face disparities in funding allocation and overall resource availability. According to a study done in the National Library of Medicine, “Evidence points to a pro-rich distribution of total health care benefits and progressive financing.” As members of this committee, delegates have the responsibility of addressing the variety of global healthcare problems and brainstorming effective solutions to said problems. In the brainstorming process, delegates should understand the economic situation of their own country and gather a larger macroeconomic understanding as well. Due to the specific role of our GA (ECOFIN), we expect comprehensive and practical solutions involving detailed funding and implementation plans. In addition, a study and weighing of past solutions may also be useful; have things like the Abuja Declaration or Declaration of Alma Ata served their purpose? The committee will feature a wide variety of delegations, varying in both size and location, and we are excited to see diverse collaboration; the best solutions are the ones with multiple perspectives.
Significant progress in global healthcare has been made in terms of both access and cooperation. The United Nations has especially worked hard to foster collaboration between countries, creating a united front against disease. Despite the progress, however, many LMICs continue to face disparities in funding allocation and overall resource availability. According to a study done in the National Library of Medicine, “Evidence points to a pro-rich distribution of total health care benefits and progressive financing.” As members of this committee, delegates have the responsibility of addressing the variety of global healthcare problems and brainstorming effective solutions to said problems. In the brainstorming process, delegates should understand the economic situation of their own country and gather a larger macroeconomic understanding as well. Due to the specific role of our GA (ECOFIN), we expect comprehensive and practical solutions involving detailed funding and implementation plans. In addition, a study and weighing of past solutions may also be useful; have things like the Abuja Declaration or Declaration of Alma Ata served their purpose? The committee will feature a wide variety of delegations, varying in both size and location, and we are excited to see diverse collaboration; the best solutions are the ones with multiple perspectives.
Committee Dais
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My name is James Patrick Snyder or more preferably Patrick, Pat, or Paddy—you may use whichever one you like. My pronouns are he, him, his, and I am ready to invest my time into creating an enjoyable and educational MUN experience for this committee’s delegates. I am an eighteen-year-old Senior in Phillips Exeter from San Antonio, Texas. Depending on the time of year, my hobbies can vary from learning about astronomy, history, and political science to playing lacrosse, bass guitar, and piano–in retrospect, I have yet to find an interest that I should pursue. On campus, I attend the Latino alliance club, the young brother society, and of course Model United Nations. My experience participating in MUN comes solely from Exeter. My first conference was at PEAMUN 2022, and I instantly fell in love with the debate and strategic arguments. So, I applied for BOSMUN, got accepted, and participated in the conference with great enthusiasm. However, being a delegate has its limitations; so, I decided to hold the position of vice-chair for PEAMUN XV under the DISEC committee. I’ve gained heaps of experience since then: attending Harvard MUN and seeing fellow MUNers graduate. I am excited to take the role as your chair for PEAMUN 2024 and bring a fantastic experience as others have brought me. I am excited to serve as your Chair to create an outstanding experience for PEAMUN 2024, just as past Chairs have done for me.
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Hello! My name is Drona Gaddam, and I am a current sophomore at Exeter from Columbus, Ohio. This is my second year doing MUN, and I will be a vice-chair in the GA 2 on unequal access to healthcare. My entire MUN experience has been as a delegate, so I am excited to view the committee room from a different angle. Outside of MUN, I participate in finance-related clubs on campus like the investment society and economics club. A larger understanding of global economics has complimented my MUN experience, and it may be of use in this GA as well. The varying laws and structures of nations are important factors in determining health care policies and solutions. I am looking forward to PEAMUN in the fall!
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Hello, delegates! My name is Jacquie Lonian and I am your Staffer! I use she/her pronouns, and I am a Lower from Boston, Massachusetts. I have been involved in MUN for over a year, and also participate in multiple affinity clubs on campus. I am also involved in PEA’s Latin and Greek programs on campus. I am excited to meet you all in the fall, and wish you all the best!
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