Standing Committee on Public Health

Dearest SCOPHeroes, ✨✨

Welcome to the SCOPH Sessions at the IFMSA August Meeting 2026 in Astana, Kazakhstan! This is not just another meeting. It is our final General Assembly of the term, a moment to celebrate the journey we have shared, the impact we have created, and the memories we have built together. As IFMSA marks 75 years of empowering medical students to shape public health around the world, we gather for one last ride as a SCOPH family before turning the page to a new chapter.

As SCOPHeroes, we are more than participants. We are dreamers, advocates, innovators, and changemakers connected by a common vision: health for all. Throughout this term, we have learned from one another, faced challenges together, and transformed ideas into action. Now, as we meet one last time, let us celebrate how far we’ve come and imagine how much further we can go!

Public health remains the foundation of resilient societies, and our responsibility as future healthcare leaders has never been greater. During these sessions, we will reflect on our achievements, explore emerging health challenges, exchange bold ideas, and strengthen the partnerships that make our work possible. Every conversation, every session, and every connection is an opportunity to leave this term stronger than we found it.

This gathering is also a celebration of you! Your passion, dedication, and commitment have been the heartbeat of SCOPH this year. You have inspired action in your communities, championed equity, and demonstrated the power of youth leadership in public health. As we come together for this final General Assembly, let your energy shine brighter than ever ❤️

So, SCOPHeroes, pack your ideas, your enthusiasm, and your unforgettable SCOPH spirit. Astana is ready for us, and together we are ready for one final ride. Let us make AM26 memorable, meaningful, and worthy of the incredible journey we have shared! ✨✨

With excitement and unstoppable SCOPH spirit, Krysta, Gustavo & Sie Meng 🧡🧡 on behalf of the AM26 SCOPH Sessions Team