Science for SDGs

Biobanking and Digital Pathology in the Context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Science Summit UNGA will be at the World Summit on Information Society+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva scheduled to be held from 27 to 31 May 2024, with the session “Biobanking and Digital Pathology in the Context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals”.

The integration of biobanking and digital pathology represents a transformative advancement in medical research and healthcare delivery, aligning closely with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). This session explores the critical role of biobanking and digital pathology in enhancing global health outcomes, reducing inequalities, and fostering innovation in medical sciences. By systematically collecting, storing, and analyzing biological samples and associated data, biobanking facilitates groundbreaking research in understanding disease mechanisms, leading to more effective treatments and preventive strategies. Digital pathology, through advanced imaging and artificial intelligence, revolutionizes diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, promoting accessible and high-quality healthcare.

The WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024, co-organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP and UNCTAD and co-hosted by ITU and the Swiss Confederation, with the support of remote participation will serve as a platform for multistakeholder discussions to take stock of the achievements and key trends, challenges and opportunities since the Geneva Plan of Action in 2003.