[WHA78 Side Event]

Global Health Diplomacy Forum

2025 全球衛生外交高峰會

WHA 78 side event. The forum is scheduled to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, and it will focus on two sub-themes: Innovative Health Strategies for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), and Sustainable Youth Engagement in International Health Affairs and Global Health Diplomacy. Renowned global health experts and distinguished representatives from leading healthcare organizations will be invited to deliver keynote speeches and participate in roundtable discussions. This forum aims to provide a platform for healthcare students and professionals to engage in meaningful dialogue on these critical topics. To maximize accessibility, the event will be live-streamed to enable real-time dissemination of insights.

WHA 78 side event. The forum is scheduled to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, and it will focus on two sub-themes: Innovative Health Strategies for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), and Sustainable Youth Engagement in International Health Affairs and Global Health Diplomacy. Renowned global health experts and distinguished representatives from leading healthcare organizations will be invited to deliver keynote speeches and participate in roundtable discussions. This forum aims to provide a platform for healthcare students and professionals to engage in meaningful dialogue on these critical topics. To maximize accessibility, the event will be live-streamed to enable real-time dissemination of insights.

In the post-pandemic era, the global health landscape continues to evolve, with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and youth engagement becoming increasingly important. This forum brings together global health experts and youth representatives through lectures, roundtable discussions, and interdisciplinary exchanges to share best practices and explore forward-looking trends. Through knowledge sharing and advocacy, we aim to empower more young people and co-create a healthier, more sustainable future that shines on the global stage.

We sincerely invite you to join us in shaping a healthier and more sustainable world—
let’s lead the rhythm of global health together.

Speaker

Hung-Yi Chiou

Director, Institute of Population Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes

Padmini Murthy

Chair of the International Health Section of AmericanPublic Health Association

Chao-Kai Chang

Taiwan Nobel Medical Group

panelists

Balkiss Abdelmoula

Deputy Chair of the World Medical Association Junior Doctors’ Network
(WMA JDN)

Hoi Shan Fokeladeh

Senior Policy Advisor of International Council of Nurses (ICN)

Topic 1

Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & Promoting Holistic Health: Innovative Strategies to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)

Advancements in diagnostic technologies, workforce training, and information sharing are vital for NCD control. Thus, innovative techniques and policies, health promotion, and the application of artificial intelligence will be shared, hoping to build a bridge for exchange between domestic and international experts.

Topic 2

Youth Empowerment in Global Health: Strategies, Initiatives, and Impact

Sharing motivations, experiences, and insights. exploring the goal of sustainable development in health education and the core competencies needed for youth participation in global health diplomacy to foster mutual understanding among participants and speakers.

Vivi Lin(林薇)

Diana Award recipient and founder, NGO With Red

Katherine Urbáez

Executive Director, Health Diplomacy Alliance

Federica Castellana

Country Delegate, Italian Red Cross & Secretary, Young WFPHA

Event information

Time and Date: 13:00-17:00 (GMT+2), May 19th (Mon.), 2025
Venue: APOLLON meeting room, President Wilson Hotel Geneva
(Quai Wilson 47, 1211 Genève, Switzerland)

Live-streaming available for virtual participants