Frequently Asked Questions

(FAQ)
Q: Is there a fee for the event?
A: There is no fee for attending the WHA as a part of IPSF delegation.

Q: When is the exact date of the assembly?

A: The event will occur between the 22nd and the 31st of May 2017.
Q: Do I have to be there for all of the days or are there certain days that my presence is required?
A: It is not mandatory to attend the full event, but its highly advised to do so.

Q: Will IPSF cover my participation? Or am I responsible for all charges?

A: IPSF will not cover the participation of delegates, which means that all participants are responsible
for all charges related to the attendance to the event.

Q: What I am expected to do during the WHA?

A: The IPSF delegates are expected to engage in activities delegated to participants by the IPSF
Organizing Team, such as: attend meetings prior to the event, logistic related tasks (organize a dinner,
among others), prepare for the event by attending webinars or working on materials, taking notes at the
event, establish contacts and participate in an active way.

Q: Do I have to participate in all the sessions?

A: It is not possible to participate in all sessions since several sessions happen at the same time. Is highly
advise to participate in the maximum sessions possible and mandatory to participate in the sessions
assigned to the delegate.

Q: If I am selected to participate, what should I prepare for the event?

A: After selection, the delegates will be instructed with the necessary information regarding preparation.
They will be guided by the IPSF Chairperson of Public Health. The WHA agenda will be shared with the
delegates once it is released. The work of the delegates will focus on the topics of the agenda.

Q: If I am selected, do I book for the hotel on my own?

A: The delegates are responsible for booking their own accommodations. The organization of the
delegates will promote that the participants stay in the same location.

Q: I need a visa, can IPSF support me with a letter to obtain my visa on time for the event?
A: The participants are responsible for their own travel and visa requirements and must allow sufficient
time for the application procedure. The IPSF Organizing Team will be sending an invitation letter or any
other pertinent document, as requested, to support the participants visa application.

Q: How many delegates are selected to represent IPSF?

A: We are looking to select a maximum of 20 applicants. Although a reduction of this number might be
considered by the commission in case the applications dont show enough potential for representation of
IPSF.

Q: What are the conditions of the selection to attend WHA?

A: The delegates will be selected by a commission composed by the Chairperson of Public health, the
Advocacy Coordinator and Co-opted members of the Public Health Committee. The commission will have
in consideration the responses given by the applicants, their previous experience in teams and events
and their potential contributions to the delegation based on the application.

Q: Does IPSF help with finding an appropriate place for accommodation?

A: The Organizing team will offer some suggestions for accommodation. This help is limited, if the
delegate doesnt book accommodation and then can no longer find accommodation in the suggested
place, the delegate will be entirely responsible for finding accommodation. In addition, if the suggested
accommodation doesnt please the delegate, he or she will be responsible for it.

Q: What is the last date for the registration?

A: The last date for registration is the 10th of January 2017.

Q: What happens if I get selected but then miss the event? Who will be the substitute?
A: If the cancellation is done in a timely manner, an applicant that was not previously selected might be
invited to participate in the event, according with the selection of the selection commission. In case of it
being too late to invite another delegate to the event, or not having suitable applicants to join the
delegation, the spot will be left vacant.

Q: Is there any certificate for attending the WHA?

A: IPSF delegates might ask for a certificate from the IPSF Executive Committee stating that they have
participated in the event. This would be a certificate issued by IPSF and not by WHO.

Q: Should I provide a confirmation letter from the CP to be registered?

A: You dont need a confirmation letter from the CP, although after selection we will ask for confirmation
of membership from the CPs regarding the delegates.

Q: Who can apply for the delegation? Do I need to be part of IPSF team? Do I need to be part of my
local/national organization board?
A: Everyone can apply for the IPSF delegation to the WHA, as long as you are recognized as a member of
an association that is a member of IPSF or the person is an individual member. Meaning, you dont need
to be in IPSF team or to be part of your local/national organization board.