Events
World Health Assembly
Events
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Finding the ‘triple win’: better outcomes for people with lived experience, healthcare systems and government
InterContinental Genève 7, Chem. du Petit-Saconnex 9, 1209, Geneva, SwitzerlandPolitical Declarations are fantastic at setting out a shared mission, with clear ambitions and targets – but what happens when these ambitions have to be implemented and funded at national […]
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Operating for Equity: Strengthening Surgical Systems to Achieve UHC
Civil Society Networking Space & Online 9-11 Rue de Varembé, Geneva, SwitzerlandSurgical healthcare has long been the missed pillar in the global health agenda, often overshadowed by a variety of healthcare initiatives. However, as the global push for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by […]
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Sustaining Progress and Innovating for Impact
InterContinental Genève 7, Chem. du Petit-Saconnex 9, 1209, Geneva, SwitzerlandAt the 78th World Health Assembly, join Foreign Policy, along with leaders from around the world, to address the future of global health amid shifting global dynamics and financial pressures. As […]
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Advocacy in action: bringing lived experience to the global health policy debate
InterContinental Genève 7, Chem. du Petit-Saconnex 9, 1209, Geneva, SwitzerlandHow can we ensure that lived experience is right at the heart of policy and system change for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health? This lunchtime session will bring together […]
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Health taxes for a healthy future: realizing fiscal opportunities for health and health care financing
Every year, more than 10 million people die unnecessarily from consuming tobacco, alcohol and sugary beverages. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and other crises constraining fiscal space, financing for […]
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Overlooked and underfunded: turning the tide on the global stroke crisis
InterContinental GenevaStroke is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide, yet it remains largely overlooked in global health discussions. This event will expose the devastating human and economic costs of […]
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Soft war: Geopolitics and financing at the WHO
Geneva Graduate Institute and OnlineAt this year’s World Health Assembly, geopolitics and financing will be at the forefront of many discussions and difficult decisions ahead. This has been precipitated by the United States of […]
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The AMR Equation: Where innovation meets urgency
Warwick Geneva Rue de Lausanne 14, 1201 Genève, Switzerland, Genève, SwitzerlandAs drug-resistant infections undermine modern medicine and deepen global health inequities, this event explores how health diplomacy and cross-sector collaboration can accelerate action on AMR. Discussions will spotlight the intersection […]
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The collaborative role of the global patient organisation community in advancing social participation for universal health coverage
Civil Society Networking Space & Online 9-11 Rue de Varembé, Geneva, SwitzerlandOur WHA78 side event will explore how to optimise the impact of the resolution through thoughtful and trusted cooperation and partnership at all levels. We will discuss how we can […]
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[WHA78 side event] Global Health Diplomacy Forum: NCDs & Youth Empowerment
Hotel President Wilson, Apollon Conference Room Geneva, Switzerlandhttps://forms.gle/7pL9U9DFMkcF4ozd6 💬 How can we tackle non-communicable diseases through innovation? 💬 What does meaningful youth engagement look like in global health diplomacy? These are the central questions driving the Global […]
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Global Health Diplomacy Forum – the 78th World Health Assembly
Join us on May 19th, 2025, at President Wilson Hotel Geneva, the APOLLON room, for the Global Health Diplomacy Forum, a side event of the 78th World Health Assembly hosted […]
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Airways ahead: breathing new life into policy for lung health
InterContinental Genève 7, Chem. du Petit-Saconnex 9, 1209, Geneva, SwitzerlandLung disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, yet it often lacks the attention it deserves in global health priorities. This year’s draft World Health Assembly Resolution on […]