Policy Leadership for a Healthier Future: Lessons & Actions for the Region (Part 1)
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Meeting Room 104
| Friday, August 21, 2026 |
| 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Meeting Room 104 (Level 1) |
Details
This co-hosted session by the Parliamentarians for Diabetes Global Network (PDGN) and Diabetes Australia will explore Congress insights and the perspectives of parliamentarians on actions for policy leaders across the Western Pacific and surrounding regions.
This session is delivered with the support of Novo Nordisk.
Speaker
Hon Legay Craig Cannonier
Parliamentarians for Diabetes Global Network (PDGN)
Host Welcome & Introduction
8:30 AM - 8:45 AMBiography
Ms Justine Cain
Group Chief Executive Officer
Diabetes Australia
Host Welcome & Introduction
8:30 AM - 8:45 AMBiography
Prof Alicia Jenkins
Diabetes and Vascular Medicine Lab Head / Regional Chair, IDF Western Pacific Region
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
Regional Context Introduction
8:45 AM - 9:00 AMBiography
Dr Sana Ajmal
Secretary General
Parliamentarians for Diabetes Global Network
PANEL | Access & Equity in Practice - Facilitator
9:00 AM - 10:30 AMBiography
Ms Lork Kheng
Parliamentarians for Diabetes Global Network (PDGN)
PANEL | Access & Equity in Practice
9:00 AM - 10:30 AMBiography
Mr Dharambir Singh
Parliamentarians for Diabetes Global Network (PDGN)
PANEL | Access & Equity in Practice
9:00 AM - 10:30 AMBiography
Mr Guy Barnett
Parliamentarians for Diabetes Global Network (PDGN)
PANEL | Access & Equity in Practice
9:00 AM - 10:30 AMBiography
Ms Charishma Kaliyanda MP
Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly
PANEL | Access & Equity in Practice
9:00 AM - 10:30 AMBiography
Dr Graham Ogle
General Manager, Life for a Child
Diabetes Australia
PANEL | Access & Equity in Practice
9:00 AM - 10:30 AMBiography
