PATH delegation at UNGA 78
As the world gathers for the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, PATH will join global leaders, experts, and partners to address key challenges and forge pathways toward a healthier, more equitable future.
Between September 18th and September 26th, PATH representatives will convene with global leaders to advocate for investments in resilient primary healthcare systems that prioritize people's needs—investments in subnational health systems, digital health innovations, self-care solutions, and more, all of which are pivotal for achieving universal health coverage.
PATH leaders will also participate in discussions and collaborations to enhance pandemic preparedness and response strategies ensuring that health systems are resilient in the face of future health crises. Additionally, PATH will elevate the critical conversation around strengthening health security, emphasizing local manufacturing as a catalyst for health equity. Together with esteemed partners, we will explore strategies to address chronic inequities and bolster regional health security in Africa and beyond.
Check below for more details about PATH-involved events and engagements at UNGA.
PATH’s UNGA delegation is available for media interviews, speaking engagements, and panel discussions. Send us an e-mail at media@path.org
- September 18, 2023
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ADDRESSING THE CLIMATE–HEALTH–EQUITY NEXUS: THE PATH TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE, ORGANIZED BY ASTRAZENECA.
Expert speakers will address the climate crisis's health impacts and solutions. They'll highlight successful public-private partnerships for sustainable health systems and, through audience Q&A, delve into climate-health interplay, its socio-economic impacts, and strengthening health system resilience.
Time: 1:45 pm to 2:40 pm ET
Location: 360 Madison Avenue
ADVANCING PANDEMIC PREVENTION, PREPAREDNESS, AND RESPONSE (PPPR) FOCUSING ON LOCAL MANUFACTURE OF HEALTH PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES IN AFRICA – LEVERAGING THE ROLE OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS (INVITE ONLY).
In a side event co-hosted by PATH, AMREF, and BCIU, the African Union COVID-19 Commission, Africa CDC, AfCFTA, and AUDA-NEPAD will discuss manufacturing and pandemic readiness. The focus will be on global and regional PPPR updates and enhancing Africa's self-sufficiency and health security.
Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm ET
Location: Millennium Hilton Hotel, Diplomat Ballroom.
- September 19, 2023
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REGIONALIZED VACCINE MANUFACTURING COLLABORATIVE MEETING (INVITE ONLY)
The Regionalized Vaccine Manufacturing Collaborative, together with International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Gavi, will convene to share a playbook and case studies to accelerate and establish regional vaccine manufacturing networks.
The collaborative will share key analysis and insights from the latest version of the playbook, including a range of options and business models for regions to consider as they build capacity.
Meanwhile, the IFC and Gavi will share recent efforts to support regionalization via financing. This meeting encourages significant participation and lively discussion among all participants.
Discussions will focus on actions participating organizations/governments/companies can take to accelerate regional efforts.
Time: 9:00 am to 11:30am ET
AI FOR HEALTHY CITIES: HARNESSING DATA SCIENCE FOR CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
Novartis Foundation and Foreign Policy will host a series of conversations on the sidelines of UNGA 78 to explore how artificial intelligence and data science can be harnessed to address cardiovascular population health in urban environments around the world.
Time: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET
Location: The Westin New York Grand Central—Madison Ballroom
- September 20, 2023
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UN HIGH-LEVEL MEETING (HLM) ON PANDEMIC PREVENTION, PREPAREDNESS, AND RESPONSE (PPPR)
Themed "Making the World Safer: Fostering Momentum for PPPR", the UN High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR) is a pivotal opportunity for Member States to galvanize political momentum and integrate a multisectoral approach in addressing the broad consequences of pandemics. Heather Ignatius, Chief of External Affairs for PATH, will be attending.
UNITED FOR SELF–CARE COALITION RECEPTION
This event is organized by the Global Selfcare Federation for the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78). It will be an opportunity to reunite in–person, with partners and colleagues who are committed to elevating self–care in ongoing global health conversations.
It will also bring together stakeholders with an interest in advancing a call–to–action to codify self–care as a critical component of the healthcare continuum, particularly in the context of realizing universal health coverage.
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm ET
Location: 685 3rd Ave, 22nd floor
- September 21, 2023
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UN HIGH-LEVEL MEETING (HLM) ON UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE
This HLM marks a significant step as countries and stakeholders rally to enhance their efforts, driving momentum toward achieving universal health for all. Serving as the cornerstone for policy implementation and accountability, this event focuses on fortifying health systems for future challenges, building upon the commitments of the 2019 Political Declaration. Nanthalile Mugala, Chief of Africa Region, will attend.
BUILDING BACK BETTER: A GENDER-SENSITIVE APPROACH TO PANDEMIC PREVENTION, PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY
This side event is co–organized by PATH, with African Union COVID–19 Commission and Africa Community of Practice, on gender responsiveness in pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response.
The purpose is to connect ground actors of gender and health with enablers such as policy makers, financiers, lawmakers and health agencies.
Time: 8:30 am to 9:30 am ET
Location: The News Building, 220 East 42nd St.
- September 22, 2023
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UN HIGH-LEVEL MEETING (HLM) ON FIGHT AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS (TB)
Under the theme “Advancing Science, Finance, and Innovation for an Urgent End to the Global Tuberculosis Epidemic,” this HLM seeks to evaluate the progress made since the 2018 Political Declaration of the General Assembly's first high-level meeting on TB. The meeting will highlight areas of achievement, identify existing gaps, and propose solutions to expedite efforts to end the tuberculosis epidemic by 2030 with a focus on ensuring equitable access to prevention, testing, treatment, and care. Kim Green, Director of Primary Health Care, will represent PATH.