Global Health | Sustainable Design | Social Impact
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Surgical Care Equity and Sustainability in Rural Africa
Tuesday, April 22, 11:30am-1:00pm ET | Online | 1.5 HSW/LUs
2022 AIA Healthcare Design Award Winner & 2023 AIA NYS Design Award Winner
The Kyabirwa Surgical Center Ward is a pioneering, self-sustaining healthcare facility in rural Uganda, designed to operate entirely on solar energy, harvested rainwater, and comprehensive waste management systems. This session highlights the innovative design that integrates local materials and labor with advanced medical technologies, creating a sustainable and culturally relevant structure. Architects will gain insights into the challenges and solutions of constructing environmentally efficient healthcare facilities in remote settings and the benefits of global medical partnerships for enhancing local healthcare capabilities.
Speakers:
George K. George, AIA, Principal, GKG Architects
Dr. Michael Marin, Surgeon in Chief, Mount Sinai Health Systems, New York
Program and Registration Information here
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Michael Cocca
AIA New York State
Albany NY
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