We are gearing up for the most important convening in global health of the year, the 77th World Health Assembly (#WHA77)—taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 27th to June 1st. This year, key topics at WHA77 include universal health coverage; pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response; and climate change, pollution, and health. 

We invite you to join us—and our partners across governments, private sector, academia, and civil society—in advocating for greater investment in the health workforce and in women’s leadership in climate and health.

If you’re going to be on the ground in Geneva, we’d love to meet with you in person. Please email us to get in touch with our delegation. Whether you’re attending #WHA77 in person or virtually, follow Pathfinder on social media for updates. 

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SIDE EVENT
Innovate, Invest, Empower, and Protect: Shaping the Future of the Health Workforce Worldwide

Date: Monday, May 27, 2024 | Time: 8:00 – 12:00 CEST
Where: Warwick Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland 
Co-hosts: Frontline Health Workers Coalition, CARE USA, Johnson & Johnson, Living Goods, Pathfinder International, Project HOPE, SEED Global Health, and Smile Train

Join us for insightful panel discussions on best practices, locally led solutions, and partnerships that help create an enabling environment for health workers. Hear from globally recognized thought leaders on leveraging increased investments in the health workforce to deliver on global commitments alongside examples of projects and partnerships that have led to better health outcomes and a stronger pipeline of health workers. Keynote remarks and two high-level panel discussions will be followed by an interactive working session.

This event will be a highlight in the week’s activities to explore the investments needed to translate global commitments to strengthen the health workforce at the country level and catalyze collaboration across sectors and among different partners to implement solutions.

SIDE EVENT
Public-Private Partnerships for Health System Strengthening   

Date: Monday, May 27, 2024 | Time: 17:00 – 19:00 CEST 
Where: Hôtel Royal, Geneva, Switzerland 

This WHA77 side event will highlight ways the public and private sectors can work together to engage with different stakeholders to strengthen health systems, at all levels, to support those who are most in need.   

We will showcase the collaboration between governments, businesses, civil society organizations and foundations to design successful and scalable health solutions. It all starts with community engagement and knowledge of the system landscape.   

On the panel following the keynote address, representatives from NGOs and the private sector will share success stories and exchange learnings, knowledge, and recommendations for working in synergy towards stronger health systems. What does it take to develop, implement and scale up successful nationwide programs? What does a successful public-private partnership look like?  What does it take to secure government leadership and commitment? 

SIDE EVENT
Commitment to Action: Centering Health in Climate Action Plans

Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024 | Time: 13:30 – 16:00 CEST
Where: Please RSVP for venue location
Host: Rwanda’s Ministry of Health and Partners
Partners: Pathfinder, Living Goods, Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, Partners in Health, University of Minnesota, University of Global Health Equity, Yale University, and Devex

Join us for an in-person panel discussion of African health and environmental leaders who will share models and approaches for sustaining and strengthening health systems through the climate crisis. The Rwanda’s Ministry of Health and partners will bring together governments, donors, and civil society organizations to coordinate advocacy efforts and push promises and declarations into action. 

Together, we will share successful government models for climate action, highlight promising multisectoral innovations currently in implementation, and provide a forum for the many diverse actors among the climate sector to learn from one another. Of particular interest is the leadership that women and marginalized communities have in mitigating climate change risk and contributing to community resilience in populations most impacted by the climate crisis.

Note: Space is limited for this in-person event. If you are interested in participating, please RSVP using the form below.

SIDE EVENT
Beyond Empowerment: Next Steps for Women’s Leadership in Global Health

Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024 | Time: 18:00 – 20:00 CEST
Where: Intercontinental Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland
Co-Hosts: Pathfinder and Women in Global Health

As the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) week closes, Pathfinder and Women in Global Health invite women leaders and allies to discuss the gender leadership gap in global health and what needs to be done to enable diverse women to lead and redress gender inequality in global health leadership. 

Women in Global Health will bring the latest data on women’s leadership in global health, including women leading national delegations to WHA. Pathfinder will discuss how having more women in leadership means addressing more directly the interconnected challenges all of us face including climate change, weak health systems, and lack of opportunities to earn a living.

The conversation will explore the recently released book Who Runs the World? Unlocking the Talent & Inventiveness of Women Everywhere, by Pathfinder’s CEO, Lois Quam, and Women in Global Health’s report on The State of Women and Leadership in Global Health.

Let’s join together to call for gender equal leadership in global health, increased visibility of women working in health and to mobilize men to lean out and step up as allies!

This discussion will feature Pathfinder’s Crystal Lander, Chief Strategic Engagement Officer, Roopa Dhatt, Co-Founder & Executive Director at Women in Global Health, and women leaders in government, businesses and multilateral organizations.

Meet the Pathfinder Delegation