Global Launch Events for “Together for Science and Health” Scheduled for November 10
On November 10, a series of events will be held worldwide to launch the “Together for Science and Health” initiative, with most sessions available via livestream. The events, organized by various health organizations and universities, will focus on strengthening the relationship between science, health, and public trust.
All times listed are in Central European Time (CET).
The Consortium of Universities for Global Health will host a webinar focused on the Asian region from 2:30 to 3:30 AM CET. This session aims to connect leaders in science and health, emphasizing effective communication as a foundation for building trust in scientific progress. Corresponding local times for participants include New Delhi at 7:00 AM and Tokyo at 10:30 AM.
From 9:00 to 10:20 AM CET, the WHO South-East Asia Regional Office will conduct a regional science dialogue. This webinar will use real-life examples to illustrate the role of scientific evidence in public health, highlighting its influence on WHO recommendations and national policies.
At 9:30 AM, the Youth Futures Lab will convene at the Learning Planet Institute in Paris, along with an online audience, to engage young innovators aged 18 to 30 in a workshop. Participants will envision health information and science in 2035, culminating in a magazine design competition.
Additionally, a launch event for the OECD-WHO Tool for the Anticipatory Governance of Emerging Technologies in Health is set for 10:00 to 11:30 AM CET. This tool aims to assist stakeholders in assessing health technologies and informing policy decisions.
In Santiago, Chile, from 12:45 to 2:00 PM CET, local organizations will host a launch event to discuss the importance of science in fostering public trust in healthcare. This event will not be livestreamed.
From 1:30 to 5:30 PM CET, the Geneva Health Forum will focus on participatory policy-making in health. This event will include workshops aimed at integrating scientific evidence into health policy and promoting civic engagement.
The Paris Peace Forum will feature a session on child health in digital environments from 2:15 to 3:15 PM CET, addressing how digital information can be harnessed to support children’s health. This discussion will not be livestreamed, but recordings will be available afterward.
A regional webinar for Africa, scheduled for 3:30 to 5:00 PM CET, will serve to introduce the initiative to stakeholders in the region, exploring ways to enhance the impact of African research on health policy.
At 4:00 PM CET, another webinar, organized by the Consortium of Universities for Global Health, will cater to participants from Africa and the Middle East, focusing on communication strategies necessary for building trust in science.
The Kalam Institute of Health Technology will host a session from 5:30 to 7:30 AM CET, promoting the integration of science and technology in health innovation, both online and at their location in India.
A discussion at Yale University from 6:00 to 7:00 PM CET will feature a panel examining trust in public health as it relates to the “Together for Science and Health” initiative.
Lastly, a webinar exploring quality communication for science and health will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 PM CET, focusing on effectively delivering health information in the digital age.
These events represent a united effort to enhance understanding and trust in science and health, prompting global collaboration for improved health outcomes.
