Global Health Events and Advocacy Moments for UHC
This calendar includes awareness days, global and regional conferences, and other events relevant for UHC advocacy. If you would like to submit an event to be added to our calendar, please complete this short form.
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World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 Nov)
Celebrated annually, the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers to avoid the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections.
World AIDS Day (1 Dec)
Each year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People around the world unite to show support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever international day for global health. Every year, United Nations agencies, governments […]
UHC Day (12 Dec)
On 12 December 2012, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) unanimously endorsed a resolution urging countries to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage (UHC) – the idea that everyone, everywhere should have access to quality, affordable health care – as an essential priority for international development. UHC Day aims to raise awareness of the need for strong and resilient […]
Spotlight on Universal Health Coverage: Webinar on assessing expectations ahead of the UN High-Level Meeting on UHC
OnlineAs we approach the second UN High-Level Meeting on UHC, this Lancet webinar will bring together actors representing governments, donors, WHO and academia, including Gabriela Cuevas Barron (UHC2030 Steering Committee’s co-chair) and Joy Phumaphi (UHC Movement Political Advisory Panel). The webinar will focus on discussing their expectations and demands for the UHC Movement during and after the […]
78th United Nations General Assembly – 101 WEBINAR
OnlineJoin GHC and CSEM to learn about the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), its purpose, processes, procedures, and pathways for Civil Society (CS) engagement. As we come closer to UNGA78 and High-Level Meetings (HLMs) on Tuberculosis (TB), Universal Health Coverage (UHC), and Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR), we will discuss the calendar of events […]
Global Webinar: “Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology in Universal Health Coverage”
Online7 September, 15:00 CEST / 9 EST on Zoom Close captioning in English and International Signing Interpretation will be provided Please register via this link Rehabilitation and assistive technology are crucial for optimizing functioning, health and well-being of persons with health conditions and integral part of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). However, coverage of rehabilitation […]
UN High-level Meetings on Health: Keeping the momentum high
OnlineThe Coalition of Partnerships for UHC and Global Health (the Coalition) will host a high-level webinar ahead of the SDG Summit and high-level meetings on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, universal health coverage (UHC), and tuberculosis that will take place at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September 2023. This webinar is meant […]
Gender in Pandemic Preparedness and Response Working Group
OnlineThe Pandemic Action Network and Women in Global Health’s next Gender in Pandemic Preparedness and Response Working Group is next Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 4pm EAT / 2pm GMT / 9am ET! They will be joined by Ayan Harare and Ana-Catarina Pinho-Gomes, who will discuss the intersection of climate, gender, health, and pandemic preparedness at key 2023 climate […]
#UHCHLM Chat about Leaving No-One Behind
OnlineUHC2030 and CSEM are coordinating a #UHCHLM chat on the importance of achieving UHC based on primary health care and of connecting UHC to health security. The event will include UHC champions and key actors from UN agencies, civil society organizations, academia and the private sector. The focus will be on how UHC is vital to […]
Advocates Roundtable on Bridging SRHR with Universal Health Coverage (UHC) ahead of the UHC UN HLM
OnlineIn the lead-up to the 2023 High-level Meetings on health in September, AfNHi Secretariat is excited to extend an invitation to delve into the comprehensive SRHR handbook titled "Critical Considerations and Actions for Achieving Universal Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Context of Universal Health Coverage through a Primary Health Care Approach." Date: September 14, 2023 Time: 9:00 […]
