The 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva will focus on the intersection of climate change and health, with ambitious goals and key resolutions to be discussed.
The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 19 to 27, 2025. This year’s theme is “One World for Health,” emphasizing the need for global health cooperation. The event will be webcast live, with interpretation services available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
WHA78 will build on previous discussions by setting new goals for addressing climate change and health. The finalization of the Draft Global Action Plan on Climate Change and Health will be one of the key outcomes of this year’s meeting. This follows the Resolution on climate change and health that was adopted at the previous WHA77. Additionally, the WHO’s Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW14) for 2025-2028 will include climate change as one of its six strategic priorities.
During WHA78, several Member States and partner organizations will hold side events focusing on climate change and its impact on health. These events will provide deeper insights into the challenges and solutions surrounding this important issue. More details, including the list of side events, can be found on the ClimaHealth Portal and the official UN Foundation website, which also offers a complete calendar of WHA side events.
The 78th World Health Assembly will be a crucial opportunity to address the global challenges of climate change and its impact on health. Through strategic resolutions and side events, the WHA aims to foster global cooperation in tackling these pressing issues.
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