The 2024 edition of the Global Congress on Population Health and Development is shaping up to be a major event in the field of health and human development. Initiated by Deputy Prime Minister and Health and Population Minister Khalid Abdel Ghaffar, the event aims at ambitious goals and expected outcomes that could shape the future of global health.
Under the chairmanship of Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the congress, organized by the Ministerial Group for Human Development, will take place from October 21 to 25. According to the spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the congress aims to promote health, well-being and justice by achieving universal health coverage (UHC), promoting equality and empowering communities to improve levels of well-being through the promotion of social justice.
A key aspect of the congress is the “valorization of knowledge”, which consists of transforming research results into innovations or intellectual property with tangible value. This innovative approach aims to highlight the importance of translating scientific discoveries into concrete actions for the well-being of populations.
Expectations for this second edition of the congress are very high. The aim is to improve understanding of global and regional trends in the areas of health, population and human development, and to identify concrete links between population, health and sustainable development.
Furthermore, it is hoped that this congress will foster cooperation to address health and population challenges, and expand the scope of best practices in the area of population health and human development. The exchange of experiences and knowledge between experts, policy makers and researchers from around the world promises to enrich discussions and foster fruitful collaborations.
As a major strategic and technical partner of the congress, UNFPA is actively contributing to several sessions, highlighting the ICPD agenda and promoting the close link between population and development. UNFPA’s goal is to advance the dialogue on these critical issues and to encourage concrete actions to improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
In conclusion, the Global Congress on Population Health and Development 2024 promises to be an exceptional platform for exchange to address the complex challenges related to health, population and human development. Through a collaborative and innovative approach, this event could have a significant positive impact on global health and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals worldwide.