Embargoed VPC - New WHO global estimates on adolescent physical activity, 29 October 2026 at 14.30 CET - Dial-In codes

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No images? Click here Wednesday, 28 October 2026 Embargo lifts at 00:30 CET on Thursday, 5 November 2026 MEDIA ADVISORY with Dial-In codes New WHO global estimates on adolescent physical activity  -embargoed virtual press conference-  When: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 14:30 CET Subject: New WHO global estimates on adolescent physical activity The World Health Organization (WHO) will present new global estimates on physical activity among adolescents aged 11–17 years, examining trends over time, differences between girls and boys, and disparities across countries. The briefing will explore the factors shaping young people’s opportunities to be physically active, including the role of schools, safe environments, and supportive policies. WHO experts will discuss what the findings mean for global health targets and the actions countries can take to help more young people lead active, healthy lives.  Speakers: Dr Etienne Krug, Director, Department of Health Determinants, Promotion and Prevention Dr Fiona Bull, Unit Head, Physical Activity Promotion and Alcohol Harm Prevention Dr Leanne Riley, Unit Head, Surveillance, Monitoring and Reporting, noncommunicable diseases   For embargoed material, please reach out to Ms Jaimie Guerra guerraja@who.int and cc mediainquries@who.int.  All material is embargoed until 00.30 CET on 5 November 2026.     Join by Zoom: Link: https://who.zoom.us/j/91305518329 Password: WHO%vpC29 Join by phone: International numbers available: https://who.zoom.us/u/aohJ2YtWE Webinar ID: 913 0551 8329 Passcode for phone access: 468746960   Notes to journalists Please ensure you enter your name and media outlet (use name/outlet). Kindly note, only questions from media (one per journalist) are allowed. When you sign in you will be automatically put in the meeting room.  WHO reserves the right to remove any participant whose behaviour causes any disruption.  To ask a question, please click "raise hand" and this will enter you into the queue for questions. (It can be found under the tab: participants.)   Please make sure you have a microphone connected or active on your computer. Do not ask questions via the chat as we cannot guarantee that we will can incorporate them into the q&a session.   ./. Media contacts: mediainquiries@who.int   You are receiving this NO-REPLY email because you are included on a WHO mail list. If you have been forwarded this update you can click here to subscribe. Journalists may send feedback to WHO Media Team       Share    Tweet    Share    Forward  World Health Organization, Avenue Appia 20, 1202 Geneva 27, Switzerland  Preferences  |  Unsubscribe