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22-28 October
International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2023
The eleventh International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) will take place on 22-28 October 2023
[https://www.who.int/campaigns/international-lead-poisoning-prevention-week/2023]
The International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action shines a global spotlight on the continuing and pressing need to end childhood lead poisoning and emphasizes the importance of safeguarding our most vulnerable populations from the dangers of lead exposure.
It encourages everyone to take action, from individuals and families to healthcare providers, policymakers, and industries. This week serves as a platform to unite in the effort to protect children and pregnant women from the harmful effects of lead poisoning.
WHO resources include:
Departmental news story will be available online as of 3:00 pm CEST, 20 October 2023 at [https://www.who.int/news]
Campaign site: [https://www.who.int/campaigns/international-lead-poisoning-prevention-week/2023]
Fact sheet: [https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/lead-poisoning-and-health]
FAQs: [https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/chemical-safety-lead-poisoning]
23 October
International Conference marking the 45th anniversary of Alma-Ata and 5th anniversary of Astana declarations
Astana, Kazakhstan
Global health leaders will convene at the International Conference on Primary Health Care, marking the 45th anniversary of Alma-Ata and 5th anniversary of Astana declarations. The event, titled “Primary health care policy and practice: implementing for better results”, is co-hosted by WHO, UNICEF and the Government of Kazakhstan. It is an official side event of the 73rd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe.
· On 22 October, WHO’s largest platform for international cooperation on UHC—the UHC Partnership [https://extranet.who.int/uhcpartnership/]—will host a pre-conference meeting, which will serve as a forum for countries to examine the connections between primary health care and UHC, the political dynamics surrounding health system reforms, and success factors that enabled innovation and investment for primary health care for better implementation in the immediate future.
· On 23 October, the International Conference titled “Primary health care policy and practice: implementing for better results will take place building on the renewed political momentum gained from the recent adoption of the High-Level Political Declaration on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) at the UN General Assembly in September 2023. The Conference highlights the urgent need for more and better investments by countries to get back on track towards delivering health for all. It will be an important opportunity for the world to review and take stock of country experiences.
More information here: [https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2023/10/23/default-calendar/international-conference-marking-the-45th-anniversary-of-alma-ata-and-5th-anniversary-of-astana-declarations]
23 – 27 October
WHO at the 147th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly
Luanda, Angola
The 147th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly will take place in Luanda, Angola, from 23-27 October and WHO is actively engaged in this event.
As a vital platform for parliamentary activity, the IPU Assembly provides an invaluable opportunity to foster collaboration and shape global health policies. At this year’s Assembly, WHO will be organising two main events which will focus on key priorities that hold great significance for the future of global health.
More information here: [https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2023/10/23/default-calendar/who-at-the-147th-inter-parliamentary-union-(ipu)-assembly]
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23 – 24 October
Global Research and Innovations Forum: Building the world’s resilience against future outbreaks and pandemics
On May 5, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially announced the conclusion of the COVID-19 pandemic as a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). The concerted global efforts of accelerated scientific research provided the world with a comprehensive set of medical and non-medical countermeasures to mitigate and prevent severe illnesses caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
The October 2023 Global Research and Innovation Forum presents an occasion to reflect on progress and discuss future strategies and priorities geared towards augmenting the impact of research on health emergency readiness and effective responses against both outbreaks and pandemics. The forum, spanned across two half-day sessions, will serve as a nexus for these crucial discussions.
The Forum will begin with keynote addresses from
· Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (WHO Director-General)
· Dr. Michael J Ryan (Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme)
Spanning two half-day sessions, this forum is an open webinar to join robust scientific discussions aimed towards augmenting the impact of research in the realm of health emergency preparedness an addressing outbreaks and pandemics.
The agenda will be posted shortly and will include over 40 presentations from distinguished experts.
More details here: [https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2023/10/23/default-calendar/global-research-and-innovations-forum–building-the-world-s-resilience-against-future-outbreaks-and-pandemics]
24 – 26 October
Regional Committee for Europe: seventy-third session
The Seventy-third session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (RC73) will gather in Astana, Kazakhstan, on 24–26 October 2023.
More information on the Regional Office for Europe website [https://www.who.int/europe/about-us/governance/regional-committee/73rd-session-of-the-who-regional-committee-for-europe]
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