Pharma 4.0: Strengthening Local Production of Pharmaceuticals and the Supply Chain Systems in Africa through Digitalization
The Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH), a WHO Managed Network, and the Team Europe Initiative on the AU-EU Health Partnership are pleased to share with you a Save the Date for an upcoming informal side event during the 79th Session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Date: | Thursday, May 21, 2026 |
Time: | 17:00-18:30hrs CEST (followed by a reception until 20:00hrs CEST) |
Venue: | Musée International de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge (Red Cross Museum), Salle Henry Dunant, Avenue de la Paix 17, Geneva 1202, Switzerland |
Modality: | In-person only |
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Contact: | For any questions, please email gidh@who.int. |
Please note that the capacity of the room is limited, and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis upon arrival at the event. We recommend arriving on time to ensure you have a spot.
EVENT OVERVIEW
The event aims to convene global stakeholders to explore the intersection of digitalization, pharmaceutical production, and public-private cooperation in Africa. Key themes include:
✅ Opportunities for digitalization to enable local pharmaceutical production
✅ Addressing barriers and challenges to adopting digital solutions
✅ Practical steps to accelerate digitalization in local pharmaceutical manufacturing
✅ The benefits of adopting Pharma 4.0 in pharmaceutical manufacturing
✅ Strengthening public–private sector cooperation to enhance local pharmaceutical production and supply chain systems
The event will mark the launch of a report on a Situation Analysis on the Intersection of Digitalization, Pharmaceutical Production and Private Sector Cooperation under the Global Initiative on Digital Health.
