VISION
Strengthened health systems capable of supporting safe, healthy and secure mass gatherings.
MISSION
To strengthen health security and health system resilience globally for mass gatherings in partnership with communities, government, non-government, industry, and academic organisations.
RECENT EVENTS
3rd Western Pacific Mass Gathering Events and Health Symposium
The 3rd Western Pacific Mass Gathering Events and Health Symposium uniquely focuses on the intersection between mass gatherings (major events, crowded spaces) and health. Building on the success of the symposiums in 2022 and [...]
2nd Western Pacific Mass Gathering Events and Health Symposium
The 2nd Western Pacific Mass Gathering Events and Health Symposium uniquely focused on the intersection between mass gatherings (major events, crowded spaces) and health. Building on the success of the inaugural symposium in 2022, [...]
Western Pacific Mass Gathering Events and Health Symposium
This inaugural symposium Western Pacific Mass Gathering Events and Health Symposium was held in November 2022. The focus was on the intersection between mass gatherings (major events, crowded spaces) and health. Over 125 people [...]
RECENT POSTS
Three Years of Medical Response at the Milan Pride: Brief Report
Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2026 Mar 31;20:e73. doi: 10.1017/dmp.2026.10347. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Mass gathering events represent complex operational environments that challenge emergency preparedness and prehospital medical response systems. Milano Pride, Italy's largest LGBTQIA+ event, attracts [...]
Spontaneous and Unplanned Mass Gathering Events: A Scoping Review of Health Considerations for Riots, Civil Unrest, and Protest
Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2025 Sep 22;19:e269. doi: 10.1017/dmp.2025.10189. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To identify the health planning, health provision, and health lessons learned from unplanned or spontaneous mass gathering events. METHODS: This research used a [...]
What Core Competency Training Skills Improve Mass Gathering Medical Staff Preparedness? An International Delphi Study for Expert Consensus
Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2025 Jun 9;19:e141. doi: 10.1017/dmp.2025.10075. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: Mass Gathering Medicine focuses on mitigating issues at Mass Gathering Events. Medical skills can vary substantially among staff, and the literature provides no [...]