Episode #16: Healthcare opportunities in the new Africa Command

Dr. Akhila Kosaraju, Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, returned from a visit to AFRICOM HQ. Unlike existing commands, AFRICOM's goal is "war prevention rather than war fighting." As such, it offers an unprecedented opportunity to advance Military Health System’s humanitarian assistance and global health diplomacy to the front lines. During her visit to AFRICOM she talked with leadership about these opportunities and some of the challenges posed by this expanded focus on healthcare. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site.