Global Evidence Summit (GES 2) – Postponed until 2 – 6 October 2023

Dear Friends and Colleagues,It is with the deepest disappointment that we must confirm that as a result of the continued global spread and impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we have taken the decision to cancel the Global Evidence Summit (GES 2), due to be hosted in Prague between 5-8 October 2021.The Global Organizing Committee (comprising four partners:  Cochrane,JBI,GIN andCampbell) concluded, with the agreement of our local host - CEBHC-KT and Masaryk University, that the most appropriate decision is to cancel the Summit in Prague in its entirety for 2021 and postpone it until 2 – 6 October 2023.As global leaders in evidence-informed healthcare, the partners take very seriously our responsibility and duty of care to our communities in the face of continuing risks associated with the spread of the coronavirus for the foreseeable future.However, we are committed to working together, along with additional organizations to present the second annualWorld EBHC Day on the 20 October, 2021. This is a global initiative that raises awareness of the need for better evidence to inform healthcare policy, practice and decision making in order to improve health outcomes globally. The inaugural World EBHC Day that took place on 20 October 2020 was a great success. The intention for 2021 is to build on this year ’s work and continue to celebrate the impact of individuals and organizations worldwide, recognizing the work of dedicated researchers, policymakers and health professionals i...
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