2025 Calendar of Side-Events at the 78th World Health Assembly
This list of WHA78 Side-Events is maintained by the Global Surgery Foundation (GSF). No responsibility is taken for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided. We strongly encourage you to verify event details on the official event pages linked. If you notice any missing events, please send them to us for inclusion, using the button below.
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Event submissions are subject to a review against inclusion criteria.
Sunday, 18 May 2025
WHA side-events
World Health Organization
9:00 - 11:00 AM
Place des Nations
Monday, 19 May 2025
WHA side-events
The Global Surgery Foundation
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Hotel InterContinental
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
WHA side-events
Advancing Global Health: Science Agenda for the World Health Assembly
Science Summit
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Hotel InterContinental
Strengthening Health Systems for Universal Health Coverage: Implementing Surgical Care
Operation Smile, Merci Ships
5:00 PM
Hotel Warwick
Milestones & Momentum in Rare Diseases: 10 Years of Progress, 10 Years of Possibility
Rare Diseases International
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
La Pastorale
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