We were honored to host Professor Nicolas Ray, Director of the Institute of Global Health, University of Genva as a distinguished guest lecturer in Professor Jean’s Fundamentals of Health Economics and Financing course.
Professor Nicolas delivered an insightful lecture titled “Realistic modeling of Geographic Accessibility to Healthcare in Low- and Middle-income Countries.” He demonstrated how geographic barriers – often overlooked in traditional economic models – are fundamental to determining health outcomes and resource allocation. By integrating complex geospatial datasets like landcover, elevation, and population density, his work provides a sophisticated lens through which we can visualize the physical challenges populations face when trying to reach life-saving care.
His presentation offered valuable perspectives on this vital topic, and it was truly a pleasure to have him share his expertise with us.
