Presentation of public health courses in Switzerland

As part of World Health Assembly (WHA) Week, a session will be dedicated to presenting the public and global health training and education opportunities in Switzerland.

The WHA, which brings together delegations from the 194 WHO Member States each year in Geneva, is a key moment for defining the broad directions of global health policy. It is also a unique opportunity for the WHO, States, and civil society organizations to share their priorities and negotiate and coordinate actions to improve global health.

Policy decisions in health matters must be based on scientific evidence. It is essential to have qualified individuals capable of understanding the complex issues of health system governance to ensure informed and effective choices.

It is also worth noting that Geneva is not only the international health capital, but also the global humanitarian capital. These two distinctions place Switzerland in a unique position, allowing students to be in close contact with key players in the fields of global health and humanitarian aid.  This provides students with a valuable opportunity to deepen their understanding of global issues. The strong Swiss continuing education and training landscape is a prime contributor to global capacity building and the mutual learning for change in public health.

The session will highlight the various public health training and education opportunities in Switzerland organized by the Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), the Geneva Institute of Global Health, the Geneva Center for Humanitarian Studies and the Global Studies Institute.