Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World
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The World Health Summit promotes a science-driven and broad approach to global health development with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at its core. Our key issues are therefore interdisciplinary, science-based, and cross-sectoral. They are vital to set the global health agenda for the years to come. You can watch the session recordings directly on each session page.
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Program
In over 85 sessions, representatives from around the globe will come together to shape the future of global health. From climate and health to digital innovation, equity, and global governance: the World Health Summit 2025 program will explore the most pressing global health challenges and opportunities.
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Side Meetings
Alongside the World Health Summit, a diverse range of side events, launches, and partner sessions will take place.
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Media Coverage
Explore a selection of articles, interviews and features highlighting discussions, outcomes and perspectives from #WHS2025 and beyond.
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Nairobi, Kenya
The WHS Regional Meeting 2026, hosted by Aga Khan University, will bring together leaders and changemakers from across the African continent and beyond. Together, let's find solutions for pressing health challenges.
Latest News
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WHS Regional Meeting baton moves from New Delhi to Nairobi
As tradition, the Opening Night marked the handover of the WHS International Presidency. Following the successful Regional Meeting 2025 in New Delhi, Balvir S. Tomar (NIMS University) passed the baton to Lukoye Atwoli (Aga Khan University), as the community looked ahead to the 2026 Regional Meeting in Nairobi.
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COP30 in Belém: Incremental steps in a divided world and the consequences for global health
COP30 in Belém highlighted the challenges of advancing global climate action amid geopolitical divisions. In this analysis, WHS CEO Carsten Schicker examines the incremental progress made, the implications for global health, and the urgent need for stronger, health-centered climate solutions.
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“This year’s G20 summit still offers an opening: an opportunity to build new bridges to overcome contradictions and find new consensus.”
In his new article, our president Axel R. Pries reflects on the urgent task of bridging divides at a time when collective action is essential for our health, our climate, and our shared prosperity.
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WHS Academic Alliance Declaration in Nature Medicine
In this official WHS Academic Alliance Declaration, members of the WHS Academic Alliance, including WHS President Prof. Dr. Axel R. Pries, highlight the importance of free science and global partnerships to achieve worldwide health goals.
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Health: A Political Choice. The Future of Health in a Fractured World
"Without the willingness of politicians, health providers at all levels and the public to accept evidence provided by trusted sources on a solid factual basis jointly, global health suffers severe consequences” - Axel R.Pries
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"This year’s edition of the World Health Summit is taking place at a turning point for global health"
A Message from Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, and Patron of the World Health Summit 2025
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"Health is not a cost to be contained. It is an investment to be nurtured – an investment in people, stability and economic growth."
A Letter from Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) and Patron of the World Health Summit 2025
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The WHS Academic Alliance shapes not only the Global Health Agenda but also the #WHS2025 Program
We are proud to announce that the WHS Academic Alliance will be co-hosting 11 sessions at the upcoming World Health Summit 2025.
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"As our world navigates shared challenges, the call to take responsibility for the common good has become more urgent than ever"
A message from Friedrich Merz, Federal Chancellor of Germany and Patron of the World Health Summit 2025.
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A tree for every WHS 2025 participant
For every participant of the World Health Summit 2025, a tree is planted in Uganda through our ongoing partnership with Tree Adoption Uganda. The trees are planted at health facilities and part of a broader initiative that includes training for community health workers on the intersection of climate and health.
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5 Reasons to join the WHS 2025
🌍 Connect with global leaders 🤝 Shape global health policy 💡 Gain cutting- edge insights ✨ Become part of a community that lasts 🏙️ Enjoy the buzz of Berlin
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Three key issues to be tackled in global health
Ilona Kickbusch, Global Health Centre founder, identifies three key challenges, while warning that a narrow focus on diseases overlooks deeper structural issues.
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Civil Society Organizations applications to co-host VIP Dialogues at WHS 2025
The World Health Summit offers one civil society organization the chance to co-host a free 90-minute VIP Dialogue at WHS 2025 in Berlin - Applications are now closed.
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New Commentary: Strategic Pathways for Health Cooperation in the Global South
A new commentary, developed from discussions at the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2025 in New Delhi, has been published. It identifies five strategic pathways for reimagining health cooperation in the Global South.
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WHS CEO Carsten Schicker on Global Health Leadership – New Podcast Episode
Carsten Schicker, CEO of the World Health Summit, is featured in a new episode of the Analyzing Healthcare podcast by ScaleHealth.
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Youth Group Opportunity to Attend WHS 2025 - Applications are now closed
Apply for free tickets for youth groups interested in attending in Berlin from October 12–14, 2025.
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Joint Call on Migrant and Refugee Health endorsed by WHS Academic Alliance
The WHS Academic Alliance is proud to support the Joint Call on Reinforcing the Commitment to Addressing Migration & Health, jointly with the Virchow Foundation and various other partners.
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G7 Summit Canada: Opinion Piece "Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World"
“A healthy population forms the basis for workforce productivity, social stability, and long-term growth,” highlights WHS President Axel R. Pries in his opinion piece in the Global Governance Project publication.
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WHS Side Event at the 78th World Health Assembly
During the 78th World Health Assembly #WHA78 in Geneva, the World Health Summit hosted its first-ever side event focusing on multilateralism, power shifts, governance challenges, and global health solutions.
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That was the 78th World Health Assembly #WHA78
Our days in Geneva were not only packed with preparations for our side event but also with handshakes, hallway chats, and high-level conversations. From ministers to researchers, we met inspiring people, heard bold ideas, and gathered plenty of food for thought.
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WHS Regional Meeting 2026: Looking Ahead to Nairobi
The WHS Regional Meeting 2026 is heading to Kenya’s capital. In partnership with the Aga Khan University East Africa, it will bring together global health leaders to explore health solutions.
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WHA 78 Recap: Reflections from Our CEO on the Future of Global Health
After an insightful week at the World Health Assembly in Geneva, our CEO Carsten Schicker took a moment to reflect on where global health stands today.
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WHS Global Health Dialogue on One Health
Our most recent WHS Global Health Dialogue with the theme "Advancing One Health: Digital Solution for Global Health Security" took place on May 13.
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"Think Global, Fund Global" - WHS Opinion Piece in the Global Solutions Journal
Find out about our session "Health as a pathway to prosperity" at the Global Solutions Summit, looking at how strong health systems and equitable access can drive long-term economic growth.
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Podcast Innovatively Thinking: WHS President Axel R. Pries on Prevention
On DPU's podcast, the World Health Summit President shares his insights on why prevention is more urgent than ever and whether or not we need to rethink our approach to health.
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World Health Summit 2025 Stipend Program
The World Health Summit will be offering travel and accommodation stipends for individuals from LMICs and lived experience voices to participate in this year's WHS in Berlin.
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America First – and What Comes Next? Risks and Opportunities for Germany and Europe
Opinion Piece by WHS President Axel R. Pries in Tagesspiegel Background
Impact
As a catalyst, the World Health Summit fosters innovative and sustainable solutions for global health.
in premature mortality by 2050 announced as goal of Global Health 2050, launched by the Lancet Commission on Investing in Health 3.0 at WHS 2024
pledged by Germany to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria at the WHS 2025
committed by Germany during the World Health Summit 2025 to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to strengthen global vaccine development and pandemic preparedness
committed for 250 million women, children, and youth at the Global Financing Facility (GFF) pledging event during WHS 2023
pledged during WHS 2025 to fund a new WHO-EU digital initiative to advance health system transformation across sub-Saharan Africa.
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Latest Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 launched at WHS 2025, revealing declining mortality but rising youth deaths and widening inequities.
UNFPA with partners launched the Women’s Health Index and the Berlin Roadmap, to close the women’s health gap at the WHS 2025.
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