Agnes Binagwaho

Agnes Binagwaho

Keynote Speaker: Global Health Leader & Pediatrician; Retired Vice Chancellor & Co-Founder, University of Global Health Equity; Senior Lecturer at Harvard Medical School

Agnes Binagwaho Biography

Professor Agnes Binagwaho, MD, M(Ped), PhD, is a Rwandan pediatrician, global health leader, and academic whose career encompasses clinical medicine, government service, and international health policy. Binagwaho specialized in pediatrics and, after earning her master's in pediatrics, sub-specialized in emergency medicine for adults and children and the treatment of HIV/AIDS in both populations. She was working as a pediatrician in France during the Rwandan genocide and returned to Rwanda to contribute to rebuilding the country's public health system, beginning with clinical care in public hospitals before advancing to national health leadership roles.

Binagwaho held several senior government positions, including Executive Secretary of Rwanda's National AIDS Control Commission, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, and Minister of Health. While serving as Executive Secretary, she chaired the Rwandan Steering Committee for the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). She also co-chaired the United Nations Task Force of Millennium Development Goals Project for HIV/AIDS and Access to Essential Medicines. As Minister of Health, Binagwaho implemented a data-driven approach to health policy, utilizing Global Burden of Disease data and evidence from national data-gathering to maximize the impact of limited resources.

Under Binagwaho's leadership, Rwanda experienced significant improvements in public health, including increased life expectancy and reductions in child mortality and the prevalence of diseases such as HIV/AIDS. She also launched online public engagement initiatives, such as biweekly Twitter discussions on global health policy and Rwanda's health sector, using the hashtag #MinisterMondays.

Binagwaho has received multiple honors, including the Roux Prize for turning evidence into health impact and the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award for her contributions to the Rwandan health system. She was named among the 100 Most Influential African Women and received an Honorary Doctor of Science from Northwestern University. Binagwaho was the first recipient of a Doctorate of Philosophy from the College of Business and Economics at the University of Rwanda, with her dissertation titled "Children's Right to Health in the Context of the HIV Epidemic: The Case of Rwanda."

In addition to her government service, Binagwaho has held academic and advisory roles, including founding Vice Chancellor of University of Global Health Equity, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and Adjunct Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. She is a member of the American National Academy of Medicine, a fellow of the African Academy of Sciences, and a Senior Advisor to the Director General of the World Health Organization. Binagwaho has published more than 190 peer-reviewed articles, with research focusing on health equity, human rights, implementation science, HIV/AIDS, and pediatric care, establishing her as a leading voice in global public health.

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Agnes Binagwaho Videos

Leadership Lessons From Ebola to Fight COVID-19
Dr. Agnes Binagwaho on Teaching Global Health Equity
Agnes Binagwaho: Rwanda's Health Care Transformation: A Model for Success

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Agnes Binagwaho is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health & Wellness, Public Health and Healthcare. The estimated speaking fee range to book Agnes Binagwaho for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Agnes Binagwaho generally travels from Mauritius and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Renaisa Anthony, MD, MPH, Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell and David Ansell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Agnes Binagwaho for an upcoming event.

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Agnes Binagwaho Videos

Leadership Lessons From Ebola to Fight COVID-19
Dr. Agnes Binagwaho on Teaching Global Health Equity
Agnes Binagwaho: Rwanda's Health Care Transformation: A Model for Success
Bill Gates's Heroes in the Field: Dr. Agnes Binagwaho
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Agnes Binagwaho Reviews

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  • How do I book Agnes Binagwaho to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Agnes Binagwaho for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Agnes Binagwaho, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Agnes Binagwaho or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Agnes Binagwaho for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Agnes Binagwaho, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Agnes Binagwaho, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Agnes Binagwaho speak about?

    Agnes Binagwaho is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health & Wellness, Public Health, Healthcare, Influential Women, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Female Leadership, TED, HIV & AIDS, Medicine and Professors.
  • Where does Agnes Binagwaho travel from?

    Agnes Binagwaho generally travels from Mauritius and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Agnes Binagwaho?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Agnes Binagwaho for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Agnes Binagwaho for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Agnes Binagwaho or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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