🌍 We are in New York! In just a few moments, the ISN–@Devex event kicks off on the sidelines of #UNGA80.
After the historic adoption of the Kidney Health Resolution at #WHA78, it’s time to turn commitments into action.
Follow our updates today! #HLM4 #UNGA #KidneyHealthMatters
🌐 From now on, the Coalition formed to support the WHA Resolution will be called the Coalition for Rare Diseases Equity (CARE).
📩 To our Coalition and RDI members, please check your inbox.
#RareDiseases #CARECoalition #RDI #GlobalHealth #WHA78 #Webinar #Survey
WHA is still the most important platform where the future of #globalhealth is discussed. Yet, the voices of children are still often missing from the table.
I reflected on this in a viewpoint article with insights from the #WHA78!
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“After years of hard work, a key milestone was reached with the kidney health resolution at #WHA78. We now urge all UN Member States to support efforts to tackle the global burden of kidney disease.” Muhammad Iqbal Abdul Hafidz, ISN Advocacy WG Deputy Chair
#KidneyHealthMatters #UNGA79 #HLM4
To ensure kidney disease is included in the #HLM4 declaration, ISN and 21 partners co-signed a joint statement to all UN Member States—urging a more inclusive NCD response and reaffirming #WHA78.
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#KidneyHealthMatters #UNGA79
Never a dull moment in the #HealthForAll movement! After #WHA78 and #FfD4, we’re now gearing up for the 2025 high-level political forum, where world leaders, experts and stakeholders come together to take stock of progress on the #SustainableDevelopmentGoals. 🧵
Visual with the following text: UHC is the foundation for economic growth and sustainable development. Invest in health. Invest in sustainable development. UHC2030
At #FfD4, world leaders pledged to increase investment in #UHC and inclusive, equitable, affordable, resilient and quality health systems.
The path forward is clear, and the #WHA78 Resolution on Strengthening Health Financing Globally is our roadmap.
Learn more here: bit.ly/FinancingHea...
It’s time for leaders to reflect, contextualize the agenda to their countries, and move forward, from commitment to action on women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health.” — Dr. Sanjana Bhardwaj, @gatesfoundation.bsky.social
#WHA78 #GLNVoices #WomensHealth @pmnch.bsky.social
How do GCHA members view key outcomes of #WHA78 ?
While #ClimateandHealth rises in policy agendas, they point out at:
- Critical gaps
- Political pushback on equity
- Silence on fossil fuels
- Unclear implementation guidelines
➕Details & solutions climateandhealthalliance.org/blog/wha78-a...
🗣️ Following our powerful youth consultation in Geneva during #WHA78, Transform Health and DHRP are hosting a virtual follow-up consultation to continue shaping the Youth Call to Action for Digital Health.
🖥️ Register now to take part:🔗 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#HealthForAll
📢 Curious about what’s worked — and what hasn’t — in medicine transparency initiatives? /1
Join us next week as we explore lessons from Europe and Africa on how to make medicine pricing systems more transparent and accountable: shorturl.at/mv8YD
#GlobalHealth #WHA78 #IDsky 💊🌐
Peru actively engaged in key side events at #WHA78, spotlighting:
🔹Social determinants of health
🔹NCDs in migrants & refugees
🔹Primary health care powered by digital innovation
Ensuring no one is left behind. 🇵🇪💻🌍
#WHA78 also marked the adoption of critical resolution on lead exposure, advancing protections for health and the environment. This resolution was put forward by Peru 🇵🇪and other countries🧠⚠️ #HealthAssembly
🌱🌡️ The Global Plan of Action on Climate Change and Health was adopted at #WHA78 — building on last year’s Peru–Netherlands initiative. Proud moment for 🇵🇪 global leadership. #ClimateHealth
At the 78th World Health Assembly #WHA78, Member States adopted the Pandemic Accord — a major step forward, though negotiations on key annexes remain ongoing. Global cooperation is moving, but the work isn't done. 🌍🧬#HealthForAll
📣 New blog by our Global Health Policy Manager Masika Sophie!
From the #WHA78 to the WOAH General Session, she reflects on the role of animals in pandemic prevention, #AMR, and One Health governance.
Read it here 👉 ow.ly/vy9c50Wg7hq
#Animals4Health #OneHealth
The fight for sexual and reproductive health and rights is also a fight against systems that continue to devalue their lives.
At #WHA78, Fadekemi Akinfaderin reminded us: discrimination still denies the right to health. fosfeminista.info/4kdaa…
#Beijing30 #SRHR #GenderJustice
At #WHA78, InciSioN Global’s UHC side event spotlights (Part 3):
WHA 68.15 & 71.2 sparked national action—some countries boosted surgical coverage from 7% to 100%.
Clear goals matter, but action matters more. Anesthesia safety is non-negotiable.
#UHC #WHA78 #TheFutureOfTheOR
#WHA78, InciSioN Global’s side event (part 2):
Swipe below to have a look at highlights by Prof Makasa, Prof Filipescu and Dr Dodgion.
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At #WHA78, InciSioN Global’s side event “Operating for Equity” highlights (Part 1):
Dr Wisell called for stronger political identity for surgical care.
Amb. Jimmy Kolker emphasized adaptable systems.
Dr Lim highlighted youth-led advocacy and its impact.
#TheFutureOfTheOR #UHC
🌍 #WHA78 Special Highlight | 19 May 2025
At the GSF side event “Accelerating Catalytic Financing in a New Era,” global health leaders, investors & innovators united to spotlight catalytic & blended finance as key drivers of SDG progress beyond 2025.
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Reform of the WHO is underway, but what about those already suffering from funding cuts? Up to 14 million lives could be lost.
For Madiha Shekhari, this reality demands urgency, empathy, and action.
Read the full post: www.isglobal.org/en/healthisg...
#WHA78 #GlobalHealth
This is now an article published in @genevahealthfiles.bsky.social, with no tonly the graphs but the full analysis. For free, here genevahealthfiles.substack.com/p/who-shows-...
#GlobalHealth #WHA78 #IDsky 💊🌐
⚙️⚖️ InciSioN hosted Operating for Equity: Strengthening Surgical Systems to Achieve UHC at WHA78—spotlighting how surgical systems drive universal health coverage
#InciSioN #WHA78 #GlobalSurgery #UHC #HealthEquity #OperatingForEquity
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🌐🩺 On May 21, our team joined a WHA78 side event on strengthening health systems for universal health coverage, hosted by Operation Smile and Mercy Ships.
➡️ Swipe for key takeaways.
\#GlobalSurgery #UHC #WHA78 #HealthForAll #SurgicalCare #AnesthesiaSafety #GlobalHealth
Despite decades of investment, half of the global population lacks access to essential health services. And millions of CHWs remain unintegrated in the formal health system. A single policy change could transform health systems worldwide. Miss our #WHA78 session on how? sbee.link/tgpxka4jvh
At WHA78 women’s voices echoed the corridors of power during the adoption of the historic pandemic agreement-reminding the world of the importance of gender equity in building resilient health systems.
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#WHA78 #womeningh
🌍🔍 Global surgery in focus! At WHA78, NIHR Global Surgery Unit co-hosted the launch of the Lancet Health Policy Article 2025–2035 — spotlighting solutions to scale safe, resilient surgical care worldwide.
#WHA78 #GlobalSurgery #NIHR #TheLancet #HealthPolicy #SurgicalCare
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📍 At #WHA78, the Community Health Impact Coalition spotlighted the transformative power of community health systems led by salaried, skilled, supervised and supplied community health workers (CHWs).
🎤 Missed it? Catch the full session and more WHA highlights📺 bit.ly/3ZfXp9J
#WHA78 #ProCHWs
Formula milk promotions target 50% + of new parents and
@scalingupnutrition.org Afshan Khan warns that this risks lives, with poor breastfeeding linked to 16% of deaths yearly. Breastfeeding could save children & mothers, read how 👇🏾
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