13. 11. 2026
From 10 to 12 November 2026, the Geneva Health Forum (GHF) took place at Campus Biotech, University of Geneva. It brought together more than 1,600 participants from around the world, including representatives from academia, international organisations, health, politics and civil society.
Co-organised by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), this session explored the role of universities in international cooperation and global health initiatives.
Following opening remarks by Bruno Lab (GHF), Ebru Canan-Sokullu (UNITAR) and Elena Del Giorgio (4EU+), representatives from NGOs, international organisations and academia, including 4EU+ Flagship1 members, discussed how universities can contribute their expertise to health initiatives and support their implementation in different contexts.
The session brought together perspectives from academic and institutional partners, including contributions from the University of Geneva, the University of Milan and the University of Buea.
The second day's topic focused on migration and health, with introductory contributions from Santino Severoni (WHO), Poonam Dhavan (IOM), Mario Fontán (Spanish Ministry of Health) and Prof. Khaled Ismail (4EU+).
The introductory presentations were followed by parallel workshops addressing practical experiences on the ground, research data and public policies. Prof. Yves Jackson (UNIGE) facilitated one of the workshops, which explored practical approaches to integrating refugee and migrant health into research, policy and health systems.
Putting academic expertise at the service of global health is a shared commitment across 4EU+. The Alliance thanks the Geneva Health Forum for the invitation and for creating a space for international exchange and dialogue.