Conference primer - Global Health: 2023

In the Gaza Strip, airstrikes and a lack of medical supplies, food, water and fuel have virtually depleted an already under-resourced health system. Hospitals have been operating far beyond capacity due to rising numbers of patients as well as displaced civilians seeking shelter. The provision of essential health services – from maternal and newborn care to treatment for chronic conditions – has been severely compromised.

Some of the most characteristic activities of the Health Organization were: prevention and control of diseases, surveillance of epidemics, standardization of sera, vaccines and biological products, exchange of health personnel, organization of sanitary conferences and courses, rural hygiene, nutrition, urban and rural housing.
After the League of Nations folded in 1946, the Health Organization became the World Health Organization.

The Executive Board is composed of 34 technically qualified members elected for three-year terms. The main functions of the Board are to implement the decisions and policies of the Health Assembly, and to advise and generally facilitate its work.

The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the key role of public health leadership by cities, at the forefront of rapid response while working toward healthier, longer lives for all urban residents.

Yet, despite this impact, large gaps also exist in many countries between mental health needs and the availability and accessibility of the mental health systems and services to address them. In response to these challenges, WHO has developed a policy brief describing the interconnections between climate change and mental health and providing five key recommendations on potential approaches to address the mental health impacts of the climate crisis.”

It takes on average 17 years for applied health research to translate into policies, products, or technologies. This lack of speed costs the global economy millions of dollars and has an untold impact on lives. The second Global Evidence-to-Policy Summit will be an opportunity for researchers, policy-makers, and knowledge brokers to exchange ideas and inspiration to enhance evidence-informed decision-making.

A virtual gathering of researchers and policy-makers from WHO Regions and international institutions, Member States, universities, research institutes, and partners engaged in Evidence-Informed Policy-making (EIP). This Summit provides an unparalleled opportunity to take stock of recent developments in the E2P community and assess the progress of Member States towards EVIPNet’s Call for Action.
Do not miss this event to connect with others, identify common challenges, share innovations and learn about new developments in E2P.
For more information, please check our website: "https://www.who.int/initiatives/evidence-informed-policy-network/e2pmeeting2023"
Register now and be part of the WHO Global E2P Summit 2023!

For participants registering for the Webinar: Citizen-backed evidence – Engaging citizens in providing evidence synthesis and support (including for evidence-informed policy-making) on August 30 (8:30-9:30 am EDT | 13:30-14:30 BST | 14:30–15:30 CEST), please select this webinar when responding to the last question further below "Which session are you most interested in?

Member countries, and observers representing food sectors, food law and analysis, were brought together to develop the Codex Alimentarius, an international food code aimed at protecting the health of consumers and facilitating fair practices in food trade.

The Global Model WHO will provide an authentic student-led simulation of the World Health Assembly (WHA) to high school and university students from all over the world and from different academic disciplines. Students can register individually or as part of a school or university delegation.
The Global Model WHO aims to be inclusive and diverse in participation ensuring representation from different disciplines, geographical regions, gender identities and income settings.

During the "Unstoppable Together: Celebrating 2 Years of Youth-Led Global Action" main virtual event on 15 February, the GYM will launch its final impact report, including project case studies, highlighting the reach, impact and investment in young people engaged in addressing the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to access the platform to watch the main virtual event on 15 February 2023.
The main event will be preceded by a youth-led roundtable discussion on 11 February 2023, to provide a platform for the young people leading the GYM to share their reflections, lessons learnt and aspirations to kick off the week of the virtual events.