Registration is now open for the 5th WHO Global School on Refugee and Migrant Health – Advancing Universal Health Coverage for Refugees and Migrants: From Evidence to Action.
Period to register and enter the platform: October 15 to December 2, 2024.
Dates of the live streams: 2-6 December 2024.
Time: 90 minutes per day.
Format: Hybrid (Live from Bogotá, Colombia & globally streamed online).
Join global health leaders, policymakers and practitioners at the Fifth Global School on Refugee and Migrant Health. This event, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Pan American Health Organization/WHO Regional Office for the Americas and the Colombian Ministry of Health, gathers governments, UN agencies, NGOs, researchers and civil society to advance equitable, human rights-based healthcare for refugees and migrants.
The Global School includes: keynote addresses, interactive panels, in-depth case studies and Q&A sessions, focused on refugee and migrant health.
Why Attend?
- Engage with global experts on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for refugees and migrants.
- Learn best practices and innovative solutions to strengthen health systems.
- Earn a certificate of attendance for active participation.
Event Objective
The Fifth Global School aims at promoting dialogue and action to advance the health and wellbeing of refugees and migrants through human rights and equity – based provision of health care.
Key participants
This event is ideal for health sector officials, policymakers, public health experts, international organizations, NGOs and students involved in refugee and migrant health promotion.
Agenda
Over the course of five days, with sessions of 90 minutes each, the Global School will focus on advancing to the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for refugees and migrants. Main themes include:
Day 1: Primary Healthcare (PHC) Inclusive of Refugees and Migrants.
Day 2: Managing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) across the Migration Cycle.
Day 3: Equitable Health Financing Strategies.
Day 4: Bridging Research and Policymaking.
Day 5: UHC throughout and beyond Migrant Health Emergency Crises.
Register to access the full agenda and detailed session information. By joining the platform, you will receive exclusive content and updates about the event.
Certification and Registration
Participants who complete all daily evaluation surveys will be eligible to receive a Certificate of Attendance, issued by WHO at the end of the event. This certificate recognizes active participation and commitment during the Fifth Global School on Refugee and Migrant Health.
The event will be held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and virtual participation. In-person participation is by invitation only, while virtual participation is open to all, with global live-streaming and opportunities for online engagement.
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