Cochrane Rehabilitation to participate in World Health Assembly side event on rehabilitation resolution

Cochrane Rehabilitation will represent Cochrane in an upcoming side event at the 76th World Health Assembly (WHA). The event, titled" Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems - Responding to the new WHA Resolution " aims to raise awareness of evidence-based health policies and advocate for the integration of rehabilitation services into health systems. As WHO ' s decision-making body, the WHA is attended by representatives from all Member States, making it a crucial platform for promoting evidence-informed healthcare practices. This year ' s assembly marks the 75th anniversary of WHO ' s founding and the first time that a resolution focused on rehabilitation has been included in the agenda.25 May 2023, 18:30 - 19:30 CET, followed by a   receptionThe Auditorium, Domaine de la Pastorale, Route de Ferney 106, Geneva   or via live-streamRegister to attend in-person or onlineEmma Thompson, Cochrane ' s Advocacy and Partnership Lead, stated: “The World Health Assembly is the most important global health policy forum, bringing together health leaders from around the world. This side event is a major opportunity for Cochrane to stand alongside others working in rehabilitation in calling on decision-makers to ensure that the provision of robust, evidence-informed services for everyone remains firmly on the global health agenda.”Dr. Charlotte Kiekens, Cochrane Rehabilitation Co-Director, emphasized the significance of the forthcoming vote on the " Strengthening Rehabilita...
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