When is WHO General Assembly Start?
📅 World Health Assembly Start Calendar (2027)
| Year | Day | Date | Days Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sun | May 23, 2027 | 254 days |
The next World Health Assembly starts on Sunday, May 23, 2027, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Eightieth World Health Assembly, known as WHA80, must close no later than Sunday, May 30, 2027. “WHO General Assembly” is an informal search term; the official event name is the World Health Assembly.
WHA80 Start Date and Duration
| Session | Eightieth World Health Assembly |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | WHA80 |
| Opening date | Sunday, May 23, 2027 |
| Closing deadline | Sunday, May 30, 2027 |
| Location | Geneva, Switzerland |
The opening date and closing deadline were approved by the WHO Executive Board on May 25, 2026. The decision allows the Assembly to finish before May 30 if its work is completed earlier.
WHO has not yet announced the exact opening time or the final daily timetable. Session times will use local Geneva time and will appear in the official programme closer to the meeting.
Where Will the World Health Assembly Be Held?
WHA80 will take place in Geneva, Switzerland. The official date decision does not identify the meeting building. Venue details, security procedures and entry instructions are expected in the delegate information issued before the Assembly.
Recent sessions have used facilities at the Palais des Nations and WHO headquarters, but this should not be treated as confirmation of the WHA80 venue.
What Is Planned for WHA80?
The World Health Assembly is WHO’s decision-making meeting. Delegations from WHO Member States consider health proposals, resolutions, financial matters and reports prepared for the session.
One confirmed item for WHA80 is the appointment of the next WHO Director-General. The Executive Board is scheduled to nominate up to three candidates before the Assembly considers the appointment in May 2027.
The full agenda, committee schedule, strategic roundtables and side-event calendar have not yet been released. WHO normally publishes these materials through its governing bodies website as the meeting approaches.
Tickets and Attendance
The World Health Assembly does not operate as a conventional ticketed conference. In-person participation is mainly arranged for Member State delegations, observers, invited organizations, accredited media and eligible non-State actors.
Registration instructions for WHA80 have not yet been published. Approved participants should follow the instructions sent through their government, organization, permanent mission or WHO contact.
Can the Public Attend in Person?
General public access is not guaranteed. Entry depends on the access rules, available capacity and security arrangements announced for that session. A person should not travel to the venue without confirmed registration or an approved badge.
How to Watch the World Health Assembly Online
WHO provides online webcasts for World Health Assembly proceedings. A dedicated WHA80 page and viewing schedule are expected closer to May 2027.
Recent Assembly webcasts have included interpretation in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. WHO has not yet confirmed the webcast languages or stream timetable for WHA80.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the next WHO General Assembly start?
The event commonly described as the WHO General Assembly starts on May 23, 2027. Its official name is the Eightieth World Health Assembly.
How long will WHA80 last?
WHA80 will open on May 23 and close no later than May 30, 2027. The final sitting may take place earlier if the Assembly completes its agenda.
Has the opening time been announced?
No. WHO has confirmed the opening date but has not yet published the exact opening time for WHA80.
Is there a public livestream?
A WHA80 livestream page has not yet been released. WHO normally streams Assembly proceedings free of charge through its official website.
Are future World Health Assembly dates known?
Only the May 23, 2027 opening date is officially confirmed for the next session. Later annual dates have not been added because the Assembly schedule can vary from year to year.
