Geneva Health Forum 2024

27 May 2024, 08:00 → 29 May 2024, 20:00 Europe/Zurich

Geneva

Overview

 

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From May 27 to 29, 2024, the prestigious Geneva Health Forum conference will take place alongside the World Health Assembly, providing a unique platform conveying the perspectives of scientists, medical practitioners and field actors on the main challenges and opportunities for global health.

The World Health Assembly, the paramount decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), represents a unique moment when health ministers from across the globe convene to define global health strategies. It is during this momentous occasion that a multitude of health stakeholders gather in Geneva to voice their perspectives and insights.

True to its mission, the Geneva Health Forum is committed to the following principles:

• Amplifying Voices from the Field: We champion inclusivity by offering visibility to those on the frontlines of healthcare. Actors from LMICs will be given a privileged platform to share their experiences.
• Creating a Neutral Forum for Debate: Our commitment to impartiality ensures that the Geneva Health Forum serves as a neutral ground for informed and constructive discourse.
• Fostering Multidisciplinary Collaboration: We facilitate dialogue and collaboration among diverse stakeholders, spanning the political, academic, private sector, and civil society spheres.
• Leveraging Practical Experience: Our initiatives are grounded in real-world practicality, drawing upon invaluable experience gained from on-the-ground projects.

The Geneva Health Forum conference is more than a mere platform for discussion; it is a catalyst for action. Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Gain Insights into Global Health Challenges: Delve into the intricacies of global health issues, share scientific evidence and lobby for action.
• Forge Valuable Connections: Meet and connect with key players in the field, building networks and collaborations that can drive impactful change.
• Drive Change: Actively participate in influencing ongoing debates and contributing to the development of innovative initiatives.

The 2024 conference will revolve around three overarching themes, each explored during dedicated days:

• Towards the Elimination of Malaria
• Migration, Health, and Equity
• Health and Environment: Time for Solutions

 

To get more information about the Geneva Health Forum : https://genevahealthforum.com

 

Présentation générale

 

Du 27 au 29 mai 2024, la prestigieuse conférence Geneva Health Forum se tiendra en parallèle de l'Assemblée mondiale de la santé, offrant une plateforme unique transmettant les perspectives des scientifiques, des praticiens médicaux et des acteurs de terrain sur les principaux défis et opportunités en matière de santé mondiale.

L'Assemblée mondiale de la santé, l'organe décisionnel suprême de l'Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS), représente un moment unique où les ministres de la santé du monde entier se réunissent pour définir des stratégies mondiales en matière de santé. C'est à cette occasion qu'une multitude d'acteurs de la santé se réunissent à Genève pour exprimer leurs points de vue et leurs idées.

Fidèle à sa mission, le Geneva Health Forum s'engage à respecter les principes suivants :

• Amplifier les voix du terrain : Nous défendons l'inclusion en offrant une visibilité à ceux qui sont en première ligne des soins de santé. Les acteurs des pays à faible revenu bénéficieront d'une plateforme privilégiée pour partager leurs expériences.
• Créer un forum de discussion neutre : Notre engagement en faveur de l'impartialité garantit que le Geneva Health Forum servira de terrain neutre pour un discours informé et constructif.
• Favoriser la collaboration multidisciplinaire : Nous facilitons le dialogue et la collaboration entre les diverses parties prenantes, qu'elles soient politiques, universitaires, du secteur privé ou de la société civile.
• Tirer parti de l'expérience pratique : Nos initiatives sont ancrées dans le monde réel et s'appuient sur l'expérience inestimable acquise dans le cadre de projets sur le terrain.

La conférence du Geneva Health Forum est plus qu'une simple plateforme de discussion, c'est un catalyseur d'action. Les participants auront l'occasion de

• Mieux comprendre les défis de la santé mondiale : Approfondir les complexités des questions de santé mondiale, partager des preuves scientifiques et faire pression pour que des mesures soient prises.
• Nouer des liens précieux : Rencontrer des acteurs clés dans ce domaine et établir avec eux des réseaux et des collaborations susceptibles d'entraîner des changements significatifs.
• Susciter le changement : Participer activement à l'influence des débats en cours et contribuer au développement d'initiatives innovantes.

La conférence de 2024 s'articulera autour de trois thèmes principaux, chacun exploré au cours de journées dédiées :

• Migration, santé et équité
• Vers l'élimination du paludisme
• Santé et environnement, le temps des solutions

 

Pour plus d'informations sur le Geneva Health Forum : https://genevahealthforum.com

 

Monday 27 May

09:00 → 10:30 The Silent Threat: Exploring pollution’s impact on health: Essential learning for health emergencies and public health: WHO’s open source online learning platform

Environmental pollution poses significant risks to both our physical and mental well-being. While the adverse effects of air, water, and soil pollution are well-documented in scientific literature, emerging concerns such as pollution from microplastics and chemicals are only now coming to light.

Yet, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the issue remains challenging due to the complexity of ecological interactions. Moreover, certain industrial lobbies often undermine discussions by downplaying the harmful effects of pollution or questioning scientific evidence.

This session aims to foster a shared understanding of the situation and to compile a comprehensive inventory of initiatives aimed at mitigating the health impacts of pollution. Through the presentation of concrete examples, we will seek to quantify the mortality and morbidity associated with pollution, with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Additionally, we will explore the potential for addressing pollution to reverse its adverse effects on health and the environment.

Conveners: Dr Eric Comte (Geneva Health Forum), Valérie Bellino (Geneva Health Forum)

09:00 Panel de discussion

Speakers: Dr Eric Comte (Geneva Health Forum), Valérie Bellino (Geneva Health Forum)

09:00 → 10:30 Essential learning for health emergencies and public health: WHO’s open source online learning platform

The global landscape of education and knowledge transfer has been significantly altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. This global crisis has compelled us to rethink our conventional methods of imparting knowledge, urging us to swiftly adapt, enhance, harness technology, and embrace innovations to ensure the efficient, effective, and timely dissemination of health-related information.

The OpenWHO.org online learning platform, created by the World Health Organization, has played a pivotal role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by expanding its course offerings. It now offers approximately 50 self-paced online courses covering all facets of COVID-19 response, as well as a broad spectrum of over 250 health-related courses across 72 languages.

With over 8 million enrolments hailing from diverse countries worldwide, OpenWHO has extended its learning outreach to previously marginalized groups, including women, individuals over the age of 70, and those under the age of 20.The digitization of learning has served as a bridge, enabling previously underserved participants to access learning programs. The World Health Organization has reported an expansion of learning opportunities in low- and middle-income countries.These courses are freely accessible in multiple languages and are designed to be user-friendly, accommodating individuals with disabilities.

Feedback from learners across all demographics highlights the immense value of just-in-time learning and skill-building in emergency situations, such as epidemics and pandemics.

In anticipation of future pandemics including climate-related major public health emergencies, we are proactively preparing for forthcoming events and the learning response required to address them.

This session aims to present the key findings from OpenWHO.org, WHO’s open access online learning platform, during the learning response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how it informs and helps anticipate the future of learning in the next pandemic and other future potential climate-related major health events.

Convener: Dr Eric Comte (Geneva Health Forum)