Save the Date: The Global Surgery Foundation Returns for Side Event at WHA79 in 2026
Following a legacy of record-breaking World Health Assembly (WHA) side events, the Global Surgery Foundation returns. Join us in May 2026 at WHA79 to take the momentum for global surgical care to the next level.
Save the Date: The Global Surgery Foundation returns for its 5th consecutive landmark side event on the evening of 18 May 2026 at WHA 2026.
Geneva, Switzerland — Mark your calendars for a pivotal evening in global health. The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) is proud to announce its upcoming side event during the 2026 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79), taking place on the evening of 18 May 2026.
This highly anticipated gathering marks the 5th iteration of what has become a series of successful, record-breaking events.
As we look toward 2026, we are building on a strong legacy. Our previous gatherings have set a new standard for tangible results at WHA, most notably moving beyond discussion to secure new catalytic funding for SURGfund. This financial commitment is crucial for scaling up surgical care systems globally.
We invite partners, policymakers, and funders to join us as we continue this momentum and take it to the next level.
Event Details:
What: GSF WHA79 Side Event
When: Evening of 18 May 2026
Host: The Global Surgery Foundation
Stay tuned for further details on the agenda. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Explore Last Year’s Event
2025 Recording
Surgical Care Takes the Stage at WHA78—with Catalytic Funding to Match
At a packed event in Geneva, a wave of donors announced new commitments to the world’s first and only catalytic fund for surgical care: SURGfund.
2025 Impressions
