Global launch: 10 November 2026

Together for Science and Health

Events programme and live stream

WHO

A global movement to ensure that science is inclusive, trusted and accessible and serves society to advance health for all

Together for Science and Health is a global movement initiated by the World Health Organization to help shape the science for health that society needs to address current challenges and prepare for the future. It seeks to strengthen the role of scientific evidence in decision-making and public policy while ensuring that science remains responsive to societal needs.

The movement brings together institutions and organizations representing researchers, policy-makers, health professionals, communities, young people, civil society and other stakeholders around a shared purpose firmly rooted in science: advancing health for all.

The initiative builds on the momentum of World Health Day 2026, celebrated on 7 April under the theme “Together for Health. Stand with Science.” This launched a year-long campaign championing the value of science in achieving better health and well-being.

Join us

Participation in the movement is open to any entity whose mission, values and activities align with the purpose of Together for Science and Health and who are committed to its values and objectives. Affiliated entities are encouraged to contribute relevant expertise, experience, networks or activities that support one or more of the movement's three areas of collaboration: science and society, science and policy, and science and communication. Affiliation supports collaboration and knowledge exchange. WHO does not provide funding to participating entities; entities are responsible for funding their own activities.

Our areas for collaboration

Science and society

Advance a high-quality and trustworthy scientific process.
Promote the co-development of science with society.
Ensure that scientific advances respond to societal needs and improve health and well-being, including through the responsible use of technologies and AI.

Science and policy

Support timely, evidence-based decision-making by strengthening dialogue with policy-makers.
Ensure policies are informed by robust data, scientific knowledge and the lived realities of communities.

Science and communication

Strengthen public dialogue about science and evidence by improving how health information is developed, shared, discussed and understood.
Address and prevent harms caused by misinformation and disinformation.