About us
Established in 2006 by the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE), the GHF is a Swiss not-for- profit organization that brings together a diverse range of stakeholders to discuss and address global health challenges. It serves as a neutral platform for dialogue and collaboration among policymakers, representatives from academia, civil society, and the private sector.
A world where health is a human right and access to health a reality for every human being.
The mission of the Geneva Health Forum is to facilitate dialogue among global health actors. This dialogue contributes to the improvement of health policies and access to care worldwide.
To fulfill this mission, the GHF has identified three main objectives:
2006-2022
During its first 16 years, the Geneva Health Forum (GHF) primarily operates as a biannual gathering, one of the largest health conferences worldwide, successfully bringing together key players in global health from the political, private, academic, and civil society sectors.
The forum provides a neutral space for participants to exchange ideas, showcase research findings, discuss best practices, and engage in policy debates. It also aims to improve health and access to healthcare globally, with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries.
The Conference offers a comprehensive and dynamic platform featuring:
Health, a Common Good!
The COVID-19 pandemic and environmental emergency: Reinventing global health in times of global change
Improving Access to Health : Learning from the Field
Precision Global Health in the Digital Age
Global Health: Sustainable and affordable innovations in health care
Global Health: Interconnected Challenges, Integrated Solutions
Growing challenge of chronic diseases
Globalization, Crisis and Health Systems: Confronting Regional Perspective
Strengthening of Health Systems and the Global Health Workforce
Access to health around the world
Who we are
2023 marks a turning point in GHF’s history as it evolves into a continuous platform driven by the dynamics of the international health hub in Geneva. In addition to its annual conference, the GHF now develops regular activities throughout the year, in the form of panels, roundtables, or working groups.
These regular activities will prepare the discussions for the next GHF conference or respond to specific requests from GHF partners.
As a result, the GHF now rests on 3 pillars:
University of Geneva
Geneva University Hospital
University of Geneva
Geneva University Hospital
Geneva University Hospital
Geneva University Hospital
University Of Geneva, Geneva University Hospital
University Of Geneva, Geneva University Hospital
Geneva University Hospital
Geneva University Hospital
Unisanté Lausanne
UNITAR
University Of Applied Sciences In Geneva
Institution Genevoise De Maintien À Domicile
CERN
State Of Geneva
Individual Expert
International Federation Of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies
Terre Des Hommes
Geneva Science Policy Interface
Ecole Polytechnique Federale De Lausanne
International Hospital Federation
World Federation Of Public Health Associations
Independant Expert
FIND
Independant Expert
Global Fund
Geneva University Hospital
Concept Foundation
Graduate Institute
Medecins Sans Frontieres
International Committe Of The Red Cross
Swiss Agency For Development And Cooperation
International Federation Of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations
Drugs For Neglected Diseases Initiative
Cite De La Solidarite Internationale
Geneva University Hospital
Swiss Tropical And Public Health Institute
Director
Communications and Operations Manager
Administrative and Finance Assistant
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