This fireside chat explores how investing in health—through improved nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and mental health support—can serve as a catalyst for improving population health across the country. The conversation also highlights actionable strategies that link public health to national security, emphasizing how poor health among enlisted servicemen can compromise military readiness and resilience—especially in vulnerable border regions.

• Kim Hekimian, Visiting Senior Fellow, APRI Armenia
• Moderator: Anahide Pilibossian, Vice President, Strategy and Development, APRI Armenia