​Hack for Health Equity: Turning Global Challenges into Scalable Public Health Solutions

​This international public health–driven hackathon brings together students, early-career researchers, and young professionals from diverse disciplines and regions to address pressing health and societal challenges.

​The focus is on applied, implementation-oriented solutions that:

• ​Strengthen health systems

• ​Reduce health inequalities

• ​Improve population-level outcomes

​AGENDA

​Online Event 

• ​15 March 2026 – Registration deadline

• ​22 March 2026 – Participant onboarding and briefing

• ​27–29 March 2026 – Hackathon weekend

• ​7 April 2026 – Winner announcement (World Health Day)

• ​18–23 May 2026 – World Health Assembly, Geneva

• ​6 September 2026 – WFPHA Global Meeting, Cape Town

​Apply now and turn your ideas into public health impact.
The world needs a new generation of health leaders who can translate evidence, creativity, and collaboration into solutions that matter. This international hackathon is designed to support students and early-career professionals in moving from ideas to implementation-ready public health innovations.

​Registration deadline: Sunday, 15 March 2026
In the final 48h we are only allowing team (2-5 people) registrations!

​Hackathon dates:
Friday 27 – Sunday 29 March 2026
Format: Online participation

​All selected participants will be contacted individually by email ahead of the hackathon to confirm participation and receive onboarding materials and full access details.

​Key milestones for selected teams:

• ​7 April 2026: Winner announcement (World Health Day)

• ​18–23 May 2026: Project presentation opportunity at the World Health Assembly, Geneva

• ​6 September 2026: Selected project presentation at the WFPHA Global Meeting, Cape Town