Africa: Over 8000 People, Including Sports and Health Champions, Join 5th WHO Walk the Talk in Geneva

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Press Release - The fifth edition of Walk the Talk: The Health Challenge for All, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), was held on Sunday, 26 May 2024, attracting approximately 8000 participants to a healthy kickstart to the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly.

The fifth edition of Walk the Talk: The Health Challenge for All, organized by the World Health Organization , was held on Sunday, 26 May 2024, attracting approximately 8000 participants to a healthy kickstart to the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly.

The Mayor of Geneva, Alfonso Gomez, officially opened the event in conjunction with Nathalie Fontanet, Geneva Canton Councilor, and Jürg Lauber, Switzerland's Ambassador to the UN in Geneva. Ministers Chris Tufton of Jamaica and Anne Rabbitte of Ireland, and leaders in universal health coverage, youth tobacco control, immunization and other areas of health spoke at a session dedicated to the advancement of"Health for All".

Alongside the race, various actors from Geneva's cultural and sports life, both local and international, were present with activities at the event's two main locations, Place des Nations and the WHO headquarters campus.

 

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