The Youth Pre-World Health assembly starts today! A three-day workshop on global health diplomacy and global health governance with 30 students and young people from around the world. The aims of this workshop are to educate and empower future leaders in health with enhanced knowledge and understanding of global health issues. Furthermore, the event aims to develop a streamlined plan of action for youth participation at the World Health Assembly. Participants will work in small working groups to develop a comprehensive plan of action for the World Health Assembly in order to create a more effective and meaningful youth participation at the World Health Assembly. Leading experts from World Health Organization (WHO), National Member States and Non-Governmental Organizations will be invited to give lectures to participants on selected topics and provide feedback on the youth strategy for the World Health Assembly. Key focus areas will include: Social Determinants of Health, Post 2015 Millennium Development Goals, Consultative Expert Working Group (CEWG), Human Resources for Health and, Reproductive and Adolescent Health. Finally, participants will be able to attend the WHO World Health Assembly and carry out joint actions with other youth delegates to make their voices heard and have a greater impact on global health.
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