Upcoming global events for 2024
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| World Health Assembly 2025: 19-27 May 2025 | Geneva, Switzerland The World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of WHO. It is attended by delegations from all WHO Member States and focuses on a specific health agenda prepared by the Executive Board. The main functions of the World Health Assembly are to determine the policies of the Organization, appoint the Director-General, supervise financial policies, and review and approve the proposed programme budget. The Health Assembly is held annually in Geneva, Switzerland Learn more → |
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| ICN Congress 2025: 9-13 June 2025 | Helsinki, Finland The International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the Finnish Nurses Association will co-host the 30th ICN Congress from 9-13 June 2025 in Helsinki, Finland. Learn more → |
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| Twelfth EDCTP Forum: 15-20 June 2025 | Kigali, Rwanda The Twelfth EDCTP Forum, hosted by the Rwanda Ministry of Health and Rwanda Biomedical Centre, will take place from 15-20 June 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda. Jointly organized by Global Health EDCTP3 and the EDCTP Association, this event is a leading platform for clinical research and capacity strengthening in sub-Saharan Africa, fostering global partnerships under the theme "Better health through global research partnerships." Building on the success of the 2023 Forum in France, which celebrated EDCTP’s 20th anniversary, this edition highlights Rwanda as the heart of Africa and a hub for cutting-edge research and innovative health interventions. Learn more → |
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| 36th International Nursing Research Congress: 17-20 July 2025 | Seattle, Washington, USA Network with and learn from a diverse representation of nurses conducting, evidence-based research on topics that touch every part of nursing and healthcare: technology, practice, well-being, and community health, to name a few. Congress brings together a dynamic and vibrant community of students, faculty, clinicians, and leaders who will inspire and motivate you no matter where you are in your nursing journey. Explore this year’s theme with us, Representing Nursing Globally Through Dissemination of Research and Evidence, because nursing research matters and is vital to healthcare’s future. Learn more → |
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| 8th AFREhealth Annual Symposium: 22-24 September 2025 | Dakar, Senegal The African Forum for Research and Education in Health (AFREhealth) is excited to announce the 8th Annual Symposium, taking place from 22 to 24 September 2025 in Dakar, Senegal. This year’s theme focuses on advancing healthcare education, research, and practices across the continent, with a special emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and the future of African health systems. Join leading health professionals, educators, and researchers as we engage in three days of impactful discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. Learn more → |
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| 34th ICM Triennial Congress: 14-18 June 2026 | Lisbon, Portugal Join us at the 34th International Confederation of Midwives Triennial Congress! Bonus discount available until 25 March 2025 More information will follow soon. Learn more → |