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Seed at the 78th World Health Assembly

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Join us as we advocate for the global health workforce at WHA78!

Our Seed delegation will be at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva to champion a simple truth: investing in the health workforce is the smartest investment we can make. Health is the foundation of stability, security, and economic growth – and without health workers, there is no health.

As global priorities shift and wealthy donor countries dramatically scale back foreign assistance, a critical opportunity is emerging to reimagine global health through country-led, locally-driven leadership. Our team will join panels, roundtables, and key meetings to advocate for sustained investment in a well-trained, well-resourced health workforce – essential to building strong, resilient health systems that can meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s threats.

Scroll through the events below and sign up to join us — virtually or in person!

Main events

Foreign Policy global Health Forum at WHA78 (78th World Health Assembly)

1. Foreign Policy Global Health Forum – Health in Their Hands: Building a Resilient Workforce for Global Well-being

Monday May 19, 2025, 11:50 AM CET @ InterContinental Genève

At the Foreign Policy Global Health Forum, our CEO Dr. Vanessa Kerry will speak on a panel moderated by Allison Carlson, Foreign Policy executive vice president, on building a resilient health workforce.

2. WHO Official Side Event – Building Momentum: Accelerating Action on the global health and care workforce by 2030

Tuesday May 20, 2025, 12:30 – 13:50 CET

This side event will spotlight the urgent need for sustained investment in health worker education, fair pay, safe working conditions, gender equity, and protections against violence and burnout.

As part of the event organized by the governments of Philippines, Germany, and Morocco, and the World Medical Association our CEO, Dr. Vanessa Kerry, will moderate the panel.

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Meet our delegation

At 78th World Health Assembly our Seed team will speak at events and roundtables, share experience and knowledge, and connect with partners, media, and fellow advocates. If you would like to connect with a member of our team, please reach out on LinkedIn.