The Opening Ceremony of the WHO Academy will be held on Tuesday, 17 December 2024 at the WHO Academy campus in Lyon. This hybrid event will bring together WHO Member States and local, national, and international partners to highlight the importance of lifelong learning in the health sector and provide an opportunity to experience the Campus facilities in action.
The WHO Academy aims to help Member States address critical gaps in health workforce training by leveraging new technologies and applying the latest advancements in adult learning. The Academy will offer high-quality courses to health and care workers, decision-makers and the WHO workforce, both online and in-person.
Located in the bio-district of Gerland in Lyon and funded by France, the WHO Academy Campus is an eco-friendly facility designed to foster innovation and collaboration. It features a world-class simulation centre and will serve as a hub for learners, trainers, academics, and researchers from around the globe.
The Opening Ceremony will be co-hosted by WHO and the Government of France, with distinguished guests Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and French President Emmanuel Macron in attendance. The hybrid event will begin with a high-level session, followed by dynamic showcases of the Campus's cutting-edge facilities and the transformative potential of the Academy's courses. Download the event programme.
Watch the event live (14:00-17:30 CET, 17 December)