Connecting for innovation and equity in global health
Join Alliance member WHO for their Technical Webinar Series on Climate Change and Health. These webinars will integrate training, experience sharing, interactive activities and group discussion with the aim of building capacity for implementation at country level. Webinars will take place from April 24th to October 23, and recordings of past webinars will be made available on their webpage.
The 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79) will open on Tuesday, 10 September 2024. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 24 September 2024. When global leaders meet at the UN, they will confront yet another year of complex crises and conflicts — as a deeply divided world watches. The UN is the only place on Earth where countries — whether big or small — have a say. The debates and conversations that will unfold during UNGA 79 will shape the solutions that can redefine our future. UNGA 79 will also include High-level Meetings on two issues of existential importance: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the global threat of sea-level rise.
Join Devex on the sidelines of UNGA79, Climate Week, and the Summit of the Future for the Devex Summit, 'The Future Can’t Wait: Shaping Tomorrow, Today', from September 24-26, 2024 which will feature a series of live interviews, networking moments, and conversations. The summit will tackle four critical themes: Adapting to a changing planet, Innovating for global health and well-being, Partnering for a better future, and Renewing trust and rethinking systems.
Join the International Confederation of Midwives for the ICM Regional Conference Africa and Eastern Mediterranean from September 24-26 in Kigali, Rwanda. The Africa and Eastern Mediterranean conference will bring together in Rwanda midwives and stakeholders from the region, with the goal of creating a supportive and adaptable community in today’s ever-changing world.
Join Alliance member Pfizer at the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit as Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO, Pfizer Inc, accepts his award for the the Concordia Leadership Award. The Concordia Leadership Award recognizes global leaders within the public, private, and nonprofit sectors who inspire others through their ability to turn vision into impact.
Join ETR on September 25th for the free, virtual YTH Live Global 2024. At YTH Live Global, youth and adults share their power and space to nurture the exchange and discussion of innovative ideas, new technologies, and transformational research. Each year the content shifts to match the priorities of young people and professionals working at the intersections of youth, technology, and health. This year’s event will feature a keynote address and Q&A with inspiring youth trailblazers, a global innovation challenge focused on technology to improve youth health and well-being, and several youth-led breakout sessions to choose from that will spotlight youth innovation and engagement across a variety of disciplines and health topics.
Join Devex in partnership with Alliance member Gilead Sciences for 'Turning the tide on HIV in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: The RADIAN initiative by Gilead and the Elton John AIDS Foundation' featuring speaker Carmen Villar, Vice president, ESG and corporate citizenship, Gilead Sciences on September 25, 2024 at 12:10 PM ET.
Join Alliance member UNICEF USA at the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit on the sidelines of UNGA79 for 'Climate Resilience in Polio Eradication: Integrating Environmental and Gender Strategies to End a Deadly Disease'. In this session, Michael Nyenhuis, UNICEF USA and Michele Berg, Rotary International will delve into the key strategies and roles of multilateral organizations in adapting to and mitigating these impacts to continue to reach all children with life-saving polio vaccines and sustain global health victories.
Join Foreign Policy and supporting partners Seed Global Health, Merck, and more for the FP Health Forum at UNGA79. The Health Forum will bring together world leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and civil society to explore strategies for expanding healthcare access and improving system resilience. This forum features three sessions (Session One: Navigating the Climate-Health Nexus, Session Two: People-Centered Treatment and Prevention, Session Three: Global Solutions to Emerging Global Threats) focused on turning insights into action, and culminates in a special session on antimicrobial resistance.
On the sidelines of UNGA 79 and Climate Week, the Bay Area Global Health Alliance will be hosting a Networking Meet-Up for Members on Wednesday, September 25th at 4-6:30 PM ET, near Madison Square Park. Space is limited and members in good standing will be prioritized.