Science Summit at the 79th United Nations General Assembly
On the 11th of September, 2024 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm New York time, @MATES4Kids hosted a side-event at the Science Summit at the 79th UN General Assembly (UNGA 79).
The title of the presentation was "Bridging Science and Health Equity: Reducing Preventable Mortality Associated with Childhood NCDs." Our event featured speakers from International Pediatric Association (IPA), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, CLAN Child Health Africa, International Fund Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (IFCAH), and the SicklED team from Lehigh University.
The Science Summit at UNGA 79 is a global. event that unites thought leaders, scientists, policymakers, and innovators to address the most pressing scientific and technological challenges of our time. It will discuss how science can contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Key focus areas include:
- Climate action
- One Health
- Biodiversity
- Food systems
- Artificial intelligence
- Science philanthropy
- Quality education
- Affordable and clean energy
- Indigenous knowledge
The Science Summit is particularly significant as it coincides with the UN Summit of the Future, focusing on envisioning and planning or the post-SDG era. As the target date for the SDGs approaches, the Science Summit plays a crucial role in evaluating progress, identifying gaps, and exploring innovative solutions to ensure sustained advancement beyond 2030.
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@MATES4Kids launched a briefing paper titled "A community-centred, collaborative, health system strengthening approach to reducing the preventable mortality associated with CAH by 30% by 2030" at the Science Summit. You can download the document here. Thank you to the international CAH community and to all who contributed to the development of this paper.
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