79th World Health Assembly Side Events
Strategic Themes and Global Partnerships
In Strategic Partnership With
Global Priority Themes of the 79th World Health Assembly
The 79th World Health Assembly focuses on advancing resilient, equitable, and sustainable health systems in response to global demographic, technological, and social transformations.
Key priority areas include:
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Digital health and artificial intelligence governance
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Strengthening health systems for ageing populations
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Universal health coverage and equity
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Women’s health and reproductive rights
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Sustainable health financing and long-term care
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Global cooperation for health security and preparedness
These priorities provide the strategic context for the MediBridges EurAsia side events.
Our Thematic Contribution to the 79th WHA
MediBridges EurAsia is organizing a series of high-level side events addressing key WHA priorities through policy dialogue, expert exchange, and cross-regional collaboration.
Our focus areas include:
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AI-enabled people centred smart healthcare systems
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Sustainable long-term care and insurance innovation
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Women’s health, gender equality, and universal coverage
These sessions aim to translate global priorities into practical solutions, policy innovation, and international cooperation.
Strategic Collaboration with the Geneva Health Forum
In 2026, MediBridges EurAsia is partnering with the Geneva Health Forum to co-organize selected WHA side events.
This collaboration brings together:
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Global health policy leaders
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Academic institutions
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International organizations
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Healthcare innovators from Europe, China, and beyond
The partnership strengthens knowledge exchange, promotes multi-stakeholder dialogue, and supports the development of scalable health solutions for diverse populations.
WHA79 Featured Side Events
Advancing policy dialogue and global cooperation
This side event explores how artificial intelligence and digital technologies can support people-centred, integrated, and sustainable health systems.
This side event explores how responsible AI use and long-term care insurance can strengthen sustainable, high-quality long-term care systems amid rapid population ageing.