Event Highlights

Objectives of the 3rd WLPF

Collaboration

Collaboration

Create a collaborative platform for stakeholders to share best practices and knowledge in local production, fostering industry-wide collaboration and expertise exchange

Sustainability

Sustainability

Drive sustainable development in the healthcare sector by aligning local production initiatives with the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting innovation, economic growth, and technological advance

Resilience

Resilience

Strengthen global health security by fortifying healthcare systems, promoting self sufficiency in healthcare product manufacturing, and enhancing resilience against health threats

Equity

Equity

Promote health equity by ensuring fair access to quality healthcare products, particularly in underserved populations and low- and middle-income countries.

Expected outcomes

Establish impactful collaborations to drive sustainable local production and promote health equity

Develop actionable recommendations to support local producers and enhance healthcare production capabilities

Improve market integration, financing, and investment opportunities for local production.

Advance technology transfer and knowledge sharing to improve local production

Empower local communities through capacity building and skill development

The 3rd World Local Production Forum aims to catalyze transformative change in global healthcare by promoting collaboration, sustainability, and equity. Focused on advancing local production, the forum seeks to improve access to healthcare products, foster sustainable development, and strengthen health systems.


Through dialogue, innovation, and actionable outcomes, the forum strives to enhance health equity, sustainable development, and global health security through local production initiatives.

Hosting in Abu Dhabi

The World Local Production Forum (WLPF) 2025 will be held at a key venue in Abu Dhabi, UAE, just 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport. The venue offers versatile indoor and outdoor event space, accommodating a variety of needs.


Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is known for its accessibility and strategic location. Its position in the Middle East provides easy access to markets across Africa, Asia, Europe, and beyond, making it an ideal choice for international gatherings. The venue underscores the city's role as a hub for collaboration and global innovation.

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7 – 9 April 2025

ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Join the global effort in strengthening local production for health equity and security.

The 3rd World Local Production Forum (WLPF) will be held from April 7-9, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, organized by the World Health Organization in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates. Building on WHA Resolution 74.6, the WLPF aims to address production capacity and supply chain gaps exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Forum fosters global coordination and action to strengthen local production ecosystems and ensure equitable access to health products.


This year’s theme, "Advancing Local Production for Health Equity, Global Health Security, and Sustainable Development," emphasizes resilience in health systems and sustainable development. The program will feature over 30 plenary and panel discussions, encouraging collaboration across governments, organizations, industry, and civil society to drive solutions and partnerships. Join us to help shape a healthier, more equitable global future.

Join the global effort in strengthening local production for health equity and security.