The WHPA is pleased to be hosting a side event at this year’s World Health Assembly on NCDs and workforce dynamics. As the global NCD crisis continues to escalate, what does this mean for the workforce and what needs to be done to empower health professionals to tackle the problem? How crucial is the role […]
Agenda 18:00 Registration, welcome drinks and appetisers. 19:15 Welcome and opening talks 19:30 Surgery and Whole Systems Healthcare 20:15 Reliable and clean energy 21:00 Closing Session 21:15 Networking drinks 22:00 Close *note the agenda is subject to change We are pleased to offer registration for in-person attendance, or virtual attendance via Zoom. Places for in-person attendance are limited, so […]
Please join Malaria No More UK and the Commonwealth Secretariat for the event "Zero Malaria - How to Change the Story for the children of the Commonwealth" on Saturday, May 25 at the Hilton Hotel's Zurich Room.
The Walk the Talk: Health for All Challenge returns on Sunday, 26 May 2024 to Geneva, Switzerland to provide a healthy kickstart to the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly. WHO is joining with the UN family, Member States, athletes, local sports clubs health partners and the Geneva community to celebrate the importance of healthy lifestyles and demonstrate measures […]
Join the World Heart Federation on 26 May for the World Heart Summit at the Biotech Campus
The combination of effects of climate change, conflicts, the cost-of-living crisis and COVID-19 aftermath are rolling back decades of progress, with far-reaching effects for the most vulnerable, in particular women, children and adolescents. The time has come for decisive and accelerated action to protect the promise and attain the Sustainable Development Goals for Women, Children […]
Will you be in Geneva for the 77th World Health Assembly? Come and join UHC2030 and the Civil Society Engagement Mechanism (CSEM) at the networking space to meet, network, and discuss advocacy strategies to drive action on UHC at the country level. Theme: From commitments to action: accelerating equitable progress towards UHC Date: Monday, May 27 – Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Time: 8:30-17:00 […]
GHF Conference 2024 From May 27 to 29, 2024, the Geneva Health Forum Conference will take place alongside the World Health Assembly (WHA). As the WHA convenes a political audience, the GHF Conference provides a unique platform conveying the perspectives of scientists, medical practitioners and field actors on the main challenges and opportunities for global health. True […]
Will you be in Geneva for the 77th World Health Assembly? Come and join UHC2030 and the Civil Society Engagement Mechanism (CSEM) at the networking space to meet, network, and discuss advocacy strategies to drive action on UHC at the country level. Theme: From commitments to action: accelerating equitable progress towards UHC Date: Monday, May 27 – Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Time: 8:30-17:00 […]
Will you be in Geneva for the 77th World Health Assembly? Come and join UHC2030 and the Civil Society Engagement Mechanism (CSEM) at the networking space to meet, network, and discuss advocacy strategies to drive action on UHC at the country level. Theme: From commitments to action: accelerating equitable progress towards UHC Date: Monday, May 27 – Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Time: 8:30-17:00 […]
Please join us at the 77th World Health Assembly for an in-person discussion at the Warwick Hotel in Geneva on Monday, May 27th, 2024 from 08:00 – 12:00 for insightful panel discussions on best practices, locally led solutions, and partnerships that help create an enabling environment for health workers. The panel discussions will be followed by an […]
In the face of recent global health crises, the call for a unified yet localized approach to healthcare has never been louder. Amref Health Africa and City Cancer Challenge (C/Can) are answering this call by hosting an innovative side-event at WHA77 titled “Driving Local Impact Towards Global Health Equity.” This event is not just a meeting; it’s a catalyst for […]
Note: This is an in-person event Join us for a discussion about advocating for a universal health coverage agenda that includes health investments, policies and programs that provide access to prevention and care for persons born with congenital anomalies. "Child survival in low-income settings is improving globally; and yet still, interventions to prevent, detect and […]
Join the journalists behind the global health newsletter Devex CheckUp for two days of insightful conversations and on-stage interviews with the people shaping the future of global health with a focus on: ● Adapting health care for a world in flux ● Rethinking healthcare delivery ● Building resilient health systems ● The future of global […]
On the sidelines of the World Health Assembly, join PAN, Resilience Action Network Africa (RANA), Nigeria Health Watch (NHW), and UNITE for a special session on Health Communications in an Era of Disinformation and Priorities for Stakeholders in 2024 and Beyond. This event will be held on Tuesday May 28, 2024 at 7:00-9:00am CET. Breakfast […]
On May 28, join Resolve to Save Lives and NCD Alliance, as part of their collaboration with WHO, at the 77th World Health Assembly for an in-person side event emphasizing the integral need for a focus on salt reduction within comprehensive food policies. The event will highlight: The potential for salt reduction policies to address challenges posed by unhealthy diets […]
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.
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 […]
Community Health Impact Coalition invites you to register for a #WHA77 Side Event Wednesday, May 29th 2024, from 8:00-9:30 AM CET Doors open at 7:30am CET, event starts at 8am CET. Light snacks, coffee, and networking opportunities will be provided. *Event location and details will be provided upon registration.
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.
Space is limited for this in-person event. If you are interested in participating, please RSVP using the form below. A waitlist will be created, and an event organizer will reach out to confirm your attendance via email ahead of the event. Please note that completion of the registration form does not guarantee attendance. Thank you […]
As the WHA77 week closes, Pathfinder and Women in Global Health host a networking reception to celebrate women leaders in global health. We will do a round-up of the week, highlighting the successes of women who lead from the place they work. The conversation will explore the recently released book Who Runs the World? Unlocking the Talent & Inventiveness of […]
The Office of Health Economics, commissioned by IFPMA, recently published a report on the Socio-economic Value of Adult Immunization, bringing new evidence to support the important role of adult vaccination programs in addressing key health and societal challenges while aligning with global agendas such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the WHO Immunisation Agenda 2030 (IA2030). […]