International Universal Health Coverage Day - Walk the Talk

In 2018, the same year that Universal Health Coverage Day was declared an official U.N. awareness day, WHO hosted an inaugural Walk the Talk event in Geneva.
In 2019, the Walk was held in New York City’s Central Park. This year, the Walk will take place for the first time in the Middle East, at Expo 2020 Dubai!
Now you have the chance to be part of the Expo 2020 edition of Walk the Talk: The Health for All Challenge. Join Walk the Talk at 9AM on 12 December 2021 and celebrate the importance of health. Walking, jogging, dancing and moving, participants of all ages and abilities will join together to call for better health for everyone, everywhere.
In collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai, the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention and the World Health Organization (WHO) have arranged this Health for All Challenge, inviting frontline workers, their families and the wider community to walk in solidarity around the heart of Expo 2020 Dubai and take the steps needed to reach the “triple billion” goals by 2023.
Anchored in appreciation and gratitude for their unwavering dedication during their fight against COVID-19, this event aims to gather 300 frontline workers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities together with their families to make a statement that everyone should have access to the care they need, when they need it.
Healthcare workers are encouraged to wear their white coats and scrubs. Delegations from country pavilions are also welcome to join the walk and are encouraged to carry their country flag.
There is no better way to start your day at Expo 2020 Dubai than walking in solidarity for health for all!
Come and join us at the start line!

• Additional Information

  ● Registration is free of charge
  ● The route is 3.5 kilometers in length
  ● Participants should aim to arrive at the starting point at the Expo 2020 Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Hub by 09:30 am
  ● Participants should take note of weather forecast on the day
  ● Water stations will be available at the start and finish point and a position on the route.
  ● Participants are encouraged to park in the Mobility District Car Parking

• Do I need to purchase a Dubai Expo entry ticket for this event?

  Pre-Registered entrants to Walk the Talk will be allocated with an entry ticket to access Expo 2020 on the day of the event. Registration on the day of the event is not permitted. Spectators will also need to pay the full entry price. For EXPO entry pricing please click here.

• How do I get to the venue?

  Multiple options are available and include Metro, Taxi or Drive.
  The only entrance for this event will be through the MOBILITY Gate so if you are driving, park at MOBILITY

• What are the Course Highlights?

  The entire EXPO 2020 site - especially Ghaf Avaneue where you will be passing through!

• Where can I find a map of the course?

  See the DOWNLOADS section of this event for the course map.

• What is the distance?

  3.5km

• What is the Event Day Program & Timings?

  There is NO registration on the day.
  09h00 Walk The Talk Check-In Opens - Mobility Gate
  10h00 Walk The Talk Check-In Closes
  10h00 Opening Remarks and Speeches
  10h30 Walk the Talk Starts
  11h30 Walk The Talk Finishes
  11h30 Speeches, Band Performance & Photo Op, Brunch and Networking
  12h45 Event ends and SF&W Hub open to Public

• How easy/difficult is the course?

  Easy, perfect for all levels of walkers and stroller friendly as well!

• What are the support stations and where are they placed?

  2 x water stations: one at 1.5km on the course and at the finish line.

• Where can I find my certificate?

  Go to the Super Sports website at SuperSportsUAE.com – search for: Race Results and then find your respective event and follow the links from there.

• Where can I find the event photos?

  Photos will be available 72 hours after the walk has finished and can be found on the dedicated Facebook page for this event. A link will be emailed to you post-event for you to view.

• Will there be a BAG DROP for me to leave belongings while I participate?

  Yes there will be so please follow signage once inside the Sports, Fitness & Wellbeing Hub.
  Security and staff will also be present to ensure all belongings are safe.

• Do I need to be fully vaccinated with COVID-19 Vaccine to participate?

  Visitors aged 18 years and above will be required to present proof of any vaccine recognized by their national government or a negative PCR test taken within the previous 72 hours.

• How is this event handling Covid19 related concerns?

  • Participants to wear a mask throughout attendance at Expo 2002
  • Staff will wear masks for the entire duration of the event and sanitize regularly.
  • Self-social distancing at all times except when participating.
  • Self-service water stations out on course and at the finish line
  • Several sanitize stations in the walk village and surrounding areas.
  • If you feel unwell on the morning of the event with flu-like symptoms, please stay at home!

• Any additional information participants should know about?

  All information regarding the event, course, etc can be found in the Event Downloads section of this event on Premier Online, so ensure you have a clear understanding of the event as well as what the course will look like / entail.