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

Walk the Talk Geneva 2025

World Health Organization
9:00 - 11:00 AM
Place des Nations

Monday, 19 May 2025

WHA side-events

GSF Side-Event

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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