MEDIA ADVISORY: WHO Academy Inauguration Ceremony

December 12, 2024

Thursday, 12 December 2024

Media Advisory

WHO Academy Inauguration Ceremony

What:
Supported by France, the WHO Academy campus in Lyon will open its doors on 17th December 2024. The WHO Academy promotes lifelong learning across the health sector leading to a healthier world. The Academy will provide a wide range of learning opportunities both online and in-person to health workers, managers, public health officials, policymakers, WHO staff, and members of the public.

When:
Tuesday, 17th December 2024
15:00 – 17:00 CET

The security check will happen at 13:00pm. Journalists have to be at the WHO Academy 15 minutes before. The event will be broadcasted and livestreamed in the press room because of the very limited seats in the auditorium.

Who:
The ceremony will be attended by the WHO Director-General, Member States, and key partners. Confirmed speakers so far:

· Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director General

· Dr David Atchoarena, WHO Academy Executive Director

· Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.

· Peter Sands, Executive Director, Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (video message)

· Dr. Priya Basu, Executive Head of the Pandemic Fund (video message)

Where:
WHO Academy, Lyon, France, 321 Av. Jean Jaurès, 69007 Lyon, France.

Online Presence:
The event will be streamed live on WHO's social media accounts. Follow us on the web, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Accreditation:
Journalists wishing to attend in person must have a valid media card and accreditation with the WHO. Register here before Sunday 15 Dec 2024. Our team will send you the confirmation.

https://indico.un.org/event/1014864/manage/registration/

Information for Journalists

· WHO Media Pack

· For more information: WHO Academy Website

Media contacts:

Fallon Bwatu, Communications Officer

bwatuj@who.int Cell: +33664244437

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