How Can We Help the Developing World Get Healthier?

Speaker: Michael Rosenblatt

• Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Merck.
• Role includes being an advocate for medical issues and representing patient voices within Merck.

Main Focus of the Talk

• Addressing health challenges in the developing world.
• Emphasis on reducing maternal mortality rates.
  • Millions of women are projected to die during childbirth in the next decade.
  • These deaths have significant long-term consequences for families and communities.

Proposed Solutions

• Solutions are straightforward and do not require high-tech interventions.
• Importance of collaboration:
  • Involvement of multiple stakeholders is necessary.
  • Collaborative efforts can lead to more effective health interventions.

Key Takeaways

• Many of the health challenges faced by the developing world can be addressed with existing knowledge and resources.
• A collaborative, multi-faceted approach is essential to bring about change.
• There is a need for continued external advocacy to drive attention and resources towards these issues.

Related Information

• TEDMED 2011 event context.
• Encouragement to join global health conversations at TEDMED events.

For more information, consider exploring other talks and resources at TEDMED.