G4 Alliance — surgical, obstetric, trauma & anaesthesia care

Archive · May 2026

The G4 Alliance at WHA79.

A recap of the 79th World Health Assembly — convenings, advocacy, and the moments that moved global surgical, obstetric, trauma, and anaesthesia care forward.

G4 Alliance Permanent Council meeting
Event concluded

Geneva, Switzerland · 18–24 May 2026

Two flagship convenings: the 19th Meeting of the Permanent Council and the WHA79 side event on Strategic Leadership for Nurses and Midwives.

19th Meeting of the Permanent Council

Permanent Council

19th Meeting of the Permanent Council

May 18, 2026 · Geneva

Primary representatives convened to align on G4 Alliance strategy, regional policy developments, and WHA stakeholder engagement.

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Strategic Leadership for Nurses & Midwives

WHA79 Side Event

Strategic Leadership for Nurses & Midwives

May 18, 2026 · Museum of the Red Cross

A 90-minute panel and networking session on inclusive governance, frontline leadership pathways, and resilient health systems.

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By the numbers

A week of focused, coordinated advocacy.

11

Co-sponsoring organizations

70+

Member orgs represented

2

Flagship convenings

Microsite archive

Revisit the full WHA79 microsite.

The dedicated WHA79 microsite captured the program, speakers, and resources for the week. It remains live as a public record.

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Looking ahead

Next: WHA80, 2027

Planning is underway for the G4 Alliance presence at WHA80. Members will be notified as the program is announced.

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