World Evidence-Based Healthcare (EBHC) Day is held on 20 October each year. It is a global initiative that raises awareness of the need for better evidence to inform healthcare policy, practice and decision making in order to improve health outcomes globally. It is an opportunity to participate in debate about global trends and challenges, but also to celebrate the impact of individuals and organisations worldwide, recognising the work of dedicated researchers, policymakers and health professionals in improving health outcomes.

WORLD EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE

educate a broad audience about the importance of evidence-based healthcare and the need for better evidence to inform health policy and practice

be bold in our thinking, encouraging debate and discussion amongst the global evidence community on advancements in evidence-based healthcare

highlight the successes, challenges and experiences of the global evidence community in furthering the science and practice of evidence-based healthcare

celebrate impact, of researchers, academics, students, clinicians, consumers, patients and other agents of change who are driving improvements in the quality and outcomes of healthcare globally

WORLD EBHC DAY 2023

EVIDENCE AND GLOBAL HEALTH EQUITY

World EBHC Day 2023 focuses on evidence and global health equity. Evidence is a prerequisite for achieving global health equity. Equitable health policies, systems and services are all dependent on functioning evidence ecosystems: the generation and application of evidence, whether this is by the public, health workers, research or policymakers.

We call on the global evidence community to share our experiences and collective wisdom on how to foster and embed equity within and across evidence ecosystems to advance global health equity.