Political Leadership to Achieve Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities

Humanity & Inclusion Ave de la Paix 11, Geneva, Switzerland

The Governments of Australia, Bangladesh and Uruguay, together with WHO, International Disability Alliance, International Disability and Development Consortium, Humanity & Inclusion, and Sightsavers are hosting an in-person side event to discuss concrete actions, experiences, and technical guidance to make health systems more inclusive and advance health equity for persons with disabilities. RSVP to: event-rsvp@sightsavers.org

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Data-Driven Transformation: The Operative Encounter Registry for Quality Improvement, Planning and Advocacy

John Knox International Centre 27, Chemin des Crêts de Pregny, Grand-Saconnex Geneva, Switzerland

Building on momentum generated by World Health Assembly Resolution 76.2 in 2023, through which Member States committed to health system strengthening for integrated emergency, critical, and operative care, including surgery and anaesthesia, an urgent priority will be addressing critical gaps in health data, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Resolution 76.2 recommends the use […]

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Rethinking mental health care: harnessing new approaches

Mandarin Oriental Quai Turrettini 1, 1201, Geneva, Switzerland

Join Economist Impact for a panel discussion, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, to hear experts discuss critical gaps in the implementation of global models for transforming mental health care and how to improve patient experience and outcomes.

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The power of family caregivers: Building compassionate health systems together

InterContinental Genève, Ballroom B 7-9 Chemin du Petit Saconnex 1209, Geneva, Switzerland

Noora Health is hosting a sideline event at the 77th World Health Assembly. In association with Devex's two-day summit (Devex Check-up) on "Rethinking Healthcare Delivery," this 30-minute panel discussion will take place at the InterContinental Hotel on Tuesday, May 28th, from 9:35-10:05 AM. Featuring leading voices across policy and public health, the panel will focus […]

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Six Years To UHC 2030: Time to Unite and Mobilize Global Health Actors

Path Office Geneva Rue de Varembé 7, Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

Center for Indonesia’s Strategic Development Initiatives (CISDI), an Indonesian nonprofit focused on public health, PATH, and UHC 2030 will organise a panel discussion that delves into the importance of collective global health action for a united advocacy for UHC 2030. Further, this event shall call for global multi-sectoral actors to center UHC on global health […]

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Return on Investment: Financing Climate and Pandemic-Resilient Health Systems

TBD In-Person (Geneva, Switzerland)

Join Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF), PAN, and Resilience Action Network Africa (RANA) for a special session on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly to better elevate and demonstrate the cost and return on investment of building climate and pandemic-resilient health systems. This panel event will be held on Wednesday, May 29 at 7:00-9:00am CET. Breakfast […]

CSO-Led Accountability Mechanisms for Sustainable Health Financing

InterContinental Geneve, Ballroom C 7, Chem. du Petit-Saconnex 9, 1209, Genève, Switzerland

A conversation about how civil society organizations (CSOs) are contributing to accountability mechanisms for ensuring sustainable domestic health financing, in partnership with governments, bilateral and multilateral donors and the private sector. Continental breakfast will be provided.

Collective voices, lasting impact: Stakeholder collaboration for strong cancer policies

Novotel geneva centre , Switzerland

On the sidelines of the World Health Assembly, the MSD Global Oncology Policy team will host a 5-member panel that will spotlight the transformative potential of multi-stakeholder partnerships in crafting impactful cancer policies. This panel will feature insights and best practices for collaboration and partnership models from diverse perspectives, including well-known cancer non-profits UICC and […]

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9th German-African Healthcare Forum

Frankfurt, Germany Hilton Hotel, Frankfurt, Germany

The Afrika-Verein and the GHA - German Health Alliance are organising the 9th African-German Health Forum on 19 June 2024 in Frankfurt am Main. The aim of the German-African Health Forum is to promote business opportunities on the African continent and to create a vibrant and valuable platform for exchange and networking between African and […]

Integrating HIV and Emerging Infectious Disease Threats in PHC

The Westin New York Grand Central / Madison Ballroom - Lobby Level 212 East 42nd Street, New York, New York

The intersection of infectious diseases, including HIV, antimicrobial resistance, and global health security presents a critical challenge to global health systems. Despite significant advancements, the ability of primary health care to effectively assess and manage these issues remains fragmented, often leading to inefficiencies and suboptimal outcomes. Two decades of investment in successful HIV programs call […]

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