The outbreak and rapid spread of Ebola in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia offer a tragic example of how endemic poverty magnifies the danger, exacerbates its effects, complicates the response and increases the suffering. Had health systems been stronger, the disease might have been contained, its victims treated and society protected. This plenary will examine the elements of resilient healthcare infrastructure — from human resources to physical facilities to societal trust — that can help combat disease epidemics and other health risks. And speakers will highlight innovative approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of both communicable and non-communicable diseases, especially those that have proven successful in remote or underserved communities.  KEYNOTE CONVERSATION: Tom Frieden, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention @DrFriedenCDC(via interactive video)• Ian Crozier, Infectious Diseases Specialist• Jacob Gayle, Vice President, Medtronic Philanthropy @MDTPhilanthropy• Rajesh Panjabi, Co-founder and CEO, Last Mile Health @rajpanjabi• Moderator: Steve Davis, President and CEO, PATH @SteveDavisPATHFor more information please visit: http://philanthropyforum.org/conference/