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Geneva Health Forum
Campus Biotech Chem. des Mines 9, 1202 GenèveFrom May 20 to 23, 2025, the Geneva Health Forum (GHF) will take place during the World Health Assembly (WHA). As the WHA convenes a political audience, the GHF provides […]
Geneva Digital Health Day
The Geneva Digital Health Day (GDHD) is a global gathering of healthcare professionals, innovators, policymakers, and researchers dedicated to advancing digital health. Held during the World Health Assembly in Geneva, […]
The central role of the Community Workforce in Emergencies
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Headquarters GenevaWHA 78 High-Level Side Event on Community Protection Thursday, 22 May 2025 8:00-9:00am CEST International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland
Beyond The Numbers Measuring What Really Matters to Strengthen Health Systems
Many health groups and partners have identified the need to prioritize strengthening health systems and addressing disparities in access as a key step to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals — […]
Integrating New Services into CHW Packages: Lessons from Eye Health
The event will explore how governments can effectively expand the scope of care at community level by highlighting a successful example of integrating a new service into CHW programs—using eye […]
Young Lives, Lasting Change: Advancing Sickle Cell Action Ahead of the UN HLM.
The Graduate Institute, Geneva (IHEID) 2 Chemin Eugène-Rigot 1202, GenevaSickle Cell Disease (SCD) remains an urgent yet overlooked global health challenge. As the world gathers in Geneva for the World Health Assembly, WCSCD is convening a critical conversation on […]
Young Lives, Lasting Change: Advancing SCD Action Ahead of the UN HLM
The Graduate Institute, Geneva (IHEID) 2 Chemin Eugène-Rigot 1202, GenevaThe event will explore youth advocacy for SCD and the importance of including children and youth in the Political Declaration on NCDs.
Surveillance and innovation for dengue & arboviruses: international unity to avert a future health emergency
Hotel President Wilson Quai Wilson 47, GenevaPROGRAMME: Updates on the progression of the arboviral threat worldwide (dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever, Oropouche fever...) Member States statements on arboviruses experiences and collaborative surveillance strategies Discussion with participants and forum for […]
Educating, Equipping, and Empowering The Leaders of Today: A Workshop on the Sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly
Médecins Sans Frontières Rte de Ferney 140, 1202, GenevaJoin us on Thursday, May 22, 2025 for a series of panel sessions and exercises to emphasize the role of learner-focused, instructor-facilitated discussion, aimed to improve comfort, confidence, and competence […]
The role of business in advancing women’s health in the workplace
Warwick Hotel 14 Rue de Lausanne, GenevaWomen spend 40-60% of their reproductive years in the workplace and yet the modern workplace was not designed with women in mind. In a world where access to health and safety […]
Tackling Avian Flu Together
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Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Diseases Early Diagnosis and Treatment Forum
InterContinental GenevaHeld on the sidelines of WHA78, this in-person forum will spotlight the interconnectedness of cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic (CKM) conditions and the urgent need for prevention, early screening, diagnosis, and […]
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Women in Global Health Leadership 2025
WHO Building GenevaWomen's representation in Global Health top leadership, challenges of women in senior leadership identify enablers for achieving gender parity. Note: Participation in this event is moderated. Your registration will have […]
Prioritizing Screening & Early Interventions in NCDs
On the side of the World Health Assembly, The Global Alliance for Patient Access and Mended Hearts Europe, joined by the Global Patient Alliance for Kidney Health, the Partnership to […]
Developing a Digital Health Investment Taxonomy: More Transparent and Accountable Funding to Support UHC
Campus Biotech (Chem. des Mines 9, 1202, Genève) Campus Biotech (Chem. des Mines 9, 1202, Genève), GenèveAs part of Geneva Digital Health Day, Transform Health, the World Health Organisation, PATH and JSI are convening stakeholders to gather early insights into the development of a digital health […]
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Workplan for WHO and member states to improve the Transparency of the Value Chain for Biomedical Products
International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Av. de la Paix 17, 1202 Genève, Switzerland International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Av. de la Paix 17, 1202 Genève, Switzerland, GenevaOn Thursday, 22 May 2025, Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) will convene a side event entitled, “Workplan for WHO and member states to improve the Transparency of the Value Chain for […]
Pathways to action on clean air, climate and health
Restaurant Vieux Bois Av. de la Paix 12, GenevaMomentum at the intersection of health, climate and clean air action has accelerated in the past 12 months, with the adoption of the WHA77 resolution on climate change and health […]
Reframing Planetary Health in Geopolitical Crises
WHO Building GenevaWe live in an era when the interdependence of human health and the environment has never been more evident—or more vulnerable. Many sectors and key constituencies are not only disproportionately […]
Strengthening Public Health Responses to Metabolic Disease
Hotel Intercontinental 7-9, Chemin du Petit-Saconnex, 1209, GenevaGLI, EASL and AASLD are excited to welcome you to the WHA78 side-event Together for Better Liver Health - Strengthening Public Health Responses to Metabolic Disease taking place on May 22nd […]
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: A STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE FOR HEALTH WITH GARETH SOUTHGATE
Ecole Hôtelière de Genève 12 Avenue de la Paix 1202, GenevaJoin the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) for a high-level side event at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva on May 22, 2025. Key Speakers include Sir Gareth […]
Bridging Field Experience and Global Evidence to Elevate Reconstructive Surgery on the World Health Agenda
Auditorium La Pastorale Route de Ferney 106, 1202, GenevaThe Unseen Emergency: Why Reconstructive Surgery Matters We are delighted to invite you to this event, organized by 2nd Chance and the Geneva Health Forum, as a side event of […]
Accelerating Progress on Universal Access to Palliative Care: Learning from country experiences
Expected Outcomes: • Deeper understanding of the burden of serious health-related suffering and country experiences of increasing access to palliative care • Actionable strategies for NCD and primary care programs […]
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Global Health Mixer Reception
Hotel Intercontinental 7-9, Chemin du Petit-Saconnex, 1209, GenevaJoin us for a networking drinks reception hosted by KPMG’s global health equity and access specialists. This event will be an ideal opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, exchange insights, […]
Communities at the Heart of Global Health and Health Security
Kofi Annan Room, UNAIDS/ WHO D Building 20 Avenue Appia 1202, GenevaThis WHA78 side event, co-organized by Coalition PLUS, Frontline AIDS, and UNAIDS in collaboration with WHO, will focus on the urgent need to sustain and scale community-led health systems amidst […]