Participation in Global Health Conferences
The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will officially open on September 10, 20241. The high-level week, where major meetings and discussions take place, will run from September 22 to 28, 2024. This session will include significant events such as the Summit of the Future on September 22-23, focusing on global governance and sustainable development goals.
UNGA 79
UNGA 79
September 26, 2024 14:00
Overcoming the Academic, Digital, and Research Divides:
Bringing LMICs to the Decision-Making Table
Bulat Ziganshin
Convenor
Nuvance Health Gobal Health
Nelson Sewankambo
Makerere University College of Health Sciences
Alexander Bazarchyan
National Institute of Health of Armenia
Fiona Makoni
University of Zimbabwe
Marcos Nunez
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
Mitra Sadigh
Nuvance Health Global Health Program & Yale New Haven Health
Abhay Gaidhane
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education of Research, Wardha, India
September 26, 2024 16:00
Bridging the Gap: Global Mental Health Education
and Collaboration Across Borders
Bulat Ziganshin
Convenor
Nuvance Health Gobal Health
Oliva Okwir
Makerere University College of Health Sciences
​Sabih Rahman
Nuvance Health, Department of Psychiatry
Charles Herrick
Nuvance Health, Department of Psychiatry
Martina Kabenge
Makerere University College of Health Sciences
Noeline Nakasujja
Makerere University College of Health Sciences
Majd Soudan
Nuvance Health, Department of Psychiatry
Daniel Ranga
Makerere University College of Health Sciences
Elina Mukhametshina
American Canadian School of Medicine
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United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has taken significant steps to address global health challenges. During its 78th session in September 2023, the UNGA convened three High-Level Meetings on health in New York. These meetings provided a historic opportunity for world leaders to prioritize health on the high-level political agenda and take decisive actions.
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Here are the key focus areas of these meetings:
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Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR):
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This meeting aimed to mobilize political momentum and integrate a multisectoral approach toward pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. Given the multifaceted consequences of pandemics, it emphasized the need for coordinated efforts.
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Universal Health Coverage (UHC):
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The UHC meeting provided an opportunity for countries and stakeholders to renew efforts and accelerate progress toward achieving health for all. It served as the foundation for executing policies and strengthening health systems for the future.
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Fight Against Tuberculosis (TB):
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TB remains a global health challenge, and this meeting aimed to recommit to ending it. Upholding the human right to health and building equitable health systems were essential components of this effort.
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These meetings were crucial as the world recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic and faced multiple humanitarian and climate crises. Prioritizing health goals is essential to achieve sustainable development and ensure the well-being of people worldwide
Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH)
The Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) is a membership-based nonprofit organization that focuses on global health. It brings together academic institutions and other organizations to address global health challenges through education, research, service, and advocacy1. Currently, CUGH has over 145 academic institutions and other organizational members.
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Here are some key points about CUGH:
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Mission: CUGH aims to improve the well-being of people and the planet by fostering collaboration among universities and partners in the field of global health.
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Activities: CUGH engages in various activities, including organizing conferences, webinars, and workshops, as well as providing resources and capacity strengthening platforms.
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Global Health Week: CUGH hosts a Virtual Global Health Week, featuring free, open-access satellite sessions on global health topics.
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Capacity Strengthening Platform: CUGH’s online platform connects users with training and mentoring resources across biomedical and non-biomedical disciplines, particularly in low-income nations.
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Advocacy: CUGH advocates for global health initiatives, such as the WHO Pandemic Accord, emphasizing the urgency of decisive action in response to global health crises.
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