The International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO) and the Civil Society Engagement Mechanism for UHC2030 (CSEM) invites all to the hybrid side event “The collaborative role of the global patient organisation community in advancing social participation for universal health coverage”, to be held on 19 May 2025 from 13:00 to 14:30 CEST at the WHA78 Civil Society Networking Space at 9-11 Rue de Varembé, Geneva, and online via Zoom.

About the event

On the first day of WHA78, IAPO will hold its habitual side event to elevate the voice of the global patient organisation community in the discussions shaping the global health landscape.

Co-hosted with CSEM, the event will explore the collaborative role of the global patient organisation community in advancing social participation for universal health coverage, with our recently launched UHC Compass as an accelerator on the ground. We will discuss why collaboration, synergy and solidarity are prerequisites for meaningful change, leaving no one behind in a period of global uncertainty and turbulence.

The WHA78 Civil Society Networking Space

This platform provided by UHC2030 and CSEM will be open from Monday, 19 May, to Thursday, 22 May, for everyone to drop by, connect with colleagues and friends, and attend UHC-related events. The IAPO delegation will actively participate — hosting side events, joining discussions, and building partnerships with the diverse organisations gathering in this space. Join us to network and develop global, regional, and national advocacy strategies for universal health coverage!

Register below for in-person attendance.

Register here for online attendance.

Please note that the capacity of the room is limited to around 70 people, and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis upon arrival at the event. We recommend arriving on time to ensure you have a spot.
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