Healthcare Magazine February 2018 | Page 63

Geneva Health Forum 2018

Geneva , Switzerland 10 – 12 April

Describing itself as ‘ the forum of innovative practices in global health ’, this year will see the seventh edition of the Geneva Health Forum take place . ‘ Precision Global Health in the Digital Age ’ is the theme this year , for the summit where attendees can expect to explore the impact of the digital revolution in the health practices , whilst the forum will also look to address emerging global health issues such as future pandemics and health security , antimicrobial resistance , noncommunicable diseases , access and affordability to essential medicine and health equality , chronic diseases , universal health coverage , neglected tropical diseases , and essential diagnostics with a special focus on health initiatives from Central Asian countries . Organisers will once again set up The Global Health Lab , an interactive and dynamic hub where participants will be able to try out new technologies and products , which will be a very welcome return to the event , which is all about creating “ meaningful connections that could lead to new ideas , new opportunities and partnerships ”. http :// ghf2018 . g2hp . net /
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