• The Future Can’t Wait

    New York City & Virtual

    In a rapidly changing world, addressing global challenges is more urgent than ever. The future can’t wait for solutions to health crises, climate change, technological risks, and systemic inequalities. Join us from September 24-26 in New York City and online on the sidelines of UNGA 79, Climate Week, and the Summit of the Future for […]

  • The 2030 Agenda: Sustainably Accelerating Maternal Health Outcomes

    New York City & Virtual

    In conjunction with the 79th session of the U.N. General Assembly, Devex, in partnership with MSD for Mothers, will host a live discussion as part of the “Maternity Matters” series. This event aims to spotlight the ongoing work to Strengthen Systems for Safer Childbirth, and the vital role of public and private sector partnerships in […]

  • UNGA79: Collective Action on Climate & Health

    Aretsky’s Patroon 160 E 46th Street, New York City, NY, United States

    Leaders from all sections of the climate and health community will take part in an invigorating intimate and high-level conversation centered on identifying the areas most viable for collective action by the private sector and other key climate and health stakeholders. As the health impacts of our changing climate become increasingly visible, there is an […]

  • Building Health Workforce Resilience: Preparing for Tomorrow’s Climate and Health Crises

    The Cornell Club New York and Virtual

    Pandemics, climate change, chronic disease and conflict have pushed health systems to the breaking point, and the health workforce is constantly under pressure to respond to multiple health crises simultaneously. All cadres of health workers – nurses, community health workers, physicians, pharmacists and others – are needed to effectively address the changing needs of patients […]

  • AI for Healthy Cities: Health Equity Through Precision Population Health

    The Westin New York Grand Central, Madison Ballroom 212 East 42nd Street, New York City, NY, United States

    Foreign Policy and the Novartis Foundation will host an event on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) to explore how technology, data, and artificial intelligence can be harnessed to address cardiovascular population health in urban environments around the world.  This event will debut insights from the Novartis Foundation’s AI4HealthyCities initiatives and […]

  • Disruptive Innovation in AMR: A collaborative approach to change

    GH on the Park 54 West 40th Street, New York City, New York, United States

    On behalf of Prof. Lord Ara Darzi, Chair of the Fleming Initiative and Co-Director of the Institute of Global Health at Imperial, and Prof. Dame Sally Davies, member of the UN Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance, we are delighted to invite you to a high-profile UNGA event focused on disruptive innovation in AMR. The […]

  • Advocacy to Achieve the SDGs for Children

    ​​​​​​​The Westin New York Grand Central 212 E 42nd St, New York City, NY, United States

    Join us during the 79th United Nations General Assembly for “Advocacy to Achieve the SDGs for Children”, cosponsored by the Global Health Advocacy Incubator and UNICEF, to explore how country-level advocacy can turn global commitments for children into action and impact. This event will be held in a hybrid format – in-person and virtual – to accommodate […]

  • FP Health Forum @ UNGA79: Expanding Access and Enhancing Resilience

    Reckefeller Center & Virtual

    As global health challenges evolve, new threats risk undermining progress in areas like life expectancy, disease prevention, and maternal and infant health. Climate change, emerging infectious diseases, and growing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) demand informed policymaking, targeted investments, and greater preparedness to strengthen global health infrastructure and patient care. On September 25th, join Foreign Policy at UNGA79 in […]

  • Missing Link for Sustainable Futures: Gender-Responsive Climate Policies

    One Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza 885 2nd Avenue 3rd Floor, New York City, NY, United States

    Since COP28, there is renewed commitment and momentum to address the public health impacts of climate change. The intersections of gender justice, health equity, and the climate crisis are critical yet often overlooked and under-funded aspects of sustainable development. Climate change poses significant challenges to global health, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities and inequalities, particularly for women and girls and […]

  • Addressing Severe Childhood NCDs in the Poorest Billion: Experiences from PEN-Plus

    Webinar

    This March 25 webinar is hosted by the International Pediatric Association (IPA), featuring UNICEF and the NCDI Poverty Network. The webinar will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. UTC (10 a.m. to 11 a.m. EDT) on March 25. Register here: bit.ly/mar25-webinar IPA Executive Director Aman Pulungan will give the introduction, and speakers will […]

    Free
  • Access for Every Child: Ensuring Multidisciplinary Care for Non-Communicable Diseases

    Penn Club of New York 30 West 44th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) were identified as a key global health priority during the 78th World Health Assembly. Mobilizing Ministries of Health, NGOs, and other non-state actors to drive this agenda forward is essential–but cannot be achieved without access to comprehensive, multidisciplinary care that includes primary prevention, treatment, nutrition, and mental health services. NCDs disproportionately affect […]

    Free