Join us – in person or virtually – for an official side event at the 79th World Health Assembly. This interactive session brings together the latest global evidence and frontline government leadership to advance prevention, improve early detection and drive more coordinated health system action. Alongside new global and regional data on sexual violence against children – a critical yet under-recognised driver of the global burden of disease linked to 14 adverse health outcomes – this event will create space for dialogue, reflection and exchange. Through a dynamic panel discussion and live Q&A, participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with speakers and shape the conversation. We’ll also spotlight country leadership and real-world experience, including: • Health minister Dr Alma Möller on Iceland's whole-of-government approach to early identification and trauma-informed care • Philippines health secretary Dr Teodoro Herbosa on the country’s experience embedding prevention and early intervention within health systems 📅 Tues 19 May | 18:00–19:30 📍 Room T, WHO HQ 🔗 Or register to view online here: https://lnkd.in/eNheXFqy Be part of a conversation that moves beyond sharing evidence – to shaping solutions that protect children and improve lifelong health outcomes. Ted Herbosa Deborah Fry Etienne Krug Pragathi Tummala Daniela Ligiero World Health Organization Helen Morton Sabine Rakotomalala
This event is essential, yet it highlights a broader issue: prevention must be integrated at every level, not just as an afterthought. Engaging health systems and communities in real, time discussions can foster more effective solutions for protecting children.