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World Health Summit 2025

Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World

WHS 2025
4,000+
Participants On-Site
40,000+
Participants Online
400+
Speakers
75+
Sessions
60+
Side Events
World Health Summit 2025

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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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Portrait of Edem Adamanov
"Resilience for us is not just about endurance – it’s about growth. Despite the war, Ukraine’s health system keeps moving forward, proving that recovery can start even in the darkest times."
Edem Adamanov
Deputy Minister of Health of Ukraine
Portrait of Diene Keita
"Women’s health is both a measure and a driver of collective progress. While women and girls represent half of the world’s population, their health remains chronically underfunded and underprioritized – an afterthought in research and healthcare design."
Diene Keita
Executive Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Portrait of Nina Warken
"Germany is and remains a reliable and committed partner of the World Health Summit and also of WHO. In view of the current challenges, it is more important than ever to engage in constructive dialogue and work together to strengthen global health."
Nina Warken
Federal Minister of Health (BMG), Germany
Portrait of Hadja Lahbib
"Our world has some cracks but it is not completely broken. It needs a transitional phase […] and we will repair it together, and make it stronger and more human" partners."
Hadja Lahbib
Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management and Commissioner for Equality
Portrait of Reem Alabali Radovan
"Every euro invested in the Global Fund pays off: it strengthens the health systems of our partner countries and makes the world more resilient. In doing so, we save millions of lives. That is why we must remain strong together."
Reem Alabali Radovan
Federal Minister, Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
Portrait of Winnie Byanyima
"Aid needs to stay there as a scaffolding as we transition. In transitioning we must solve the problems of the old model, we mustn’t bring back the problems of the old model."
Winnie Byanyima
Executive Director, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
Portrait of Jean Kaseya
"We are now saying: Africa is ready. We don’t want to be invited. We are the co-creator of this global architecture."
Jean Kaseya
Director-General, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
Portrait of Hiroyuki Okuzawa
„Behind the gender health gap lie deeper, structural issues: Women have long been underrepresented in clinical research. Many health systems lack funding models that address women-specific needs. And women are still not fully included in healthcare decision-making processes. This is the reality we must change and we at Daiichi Sankyo are committed to contribute to this goal alongside other global health partners.“
Hiroyuki Okuzawa
Representative Director, President and CEO of Daiichi Sankyo

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WHS 2025

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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WHS 2025

Side Meetings

Alongside the World Health Summit, a diverse range of side events, launches, and partner sessions will take place.

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WHS 2025

Media Coverage

Explore a selection of articles, interviews and features highlighting discussions, outcomes and perspectives from #WHS2025 and beyond.

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Portrait of Friedrich Merz
"As our world navigates shared challenges, the call to take responsibility for the common good has become more urgent than ever. [...] Many important decisions today can only be made together and multilaterally to achieve common goals. For this, we need shared knowledge, common rules and the courage to take on global responsibility."
Friedrich Merz
Federal Chancellor of Germany
Portrait of Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
"Health is not a cost to be contained. It is an investment to be nurtured – an investment in people, stability and economic growth. [...] Around the world, dramatic reductions in aid are having severe impacts on health services in many developing countries, as billions of dollars supporting vital programmes disappeared virtually overnight. These disruptions are affecting millions of people who are missing out on life-saving services and medicines."
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO)
Portrait of Emmanuel Macron
“Access to health is a fundamental right, but it is also a tireless fight. It requires resolute commitment, as it is one of the pillars upon which countries build their development and people have the means to shape their future. [...] It is our responsibility to make sure that all the fields involved in the global health architecture work better together, to build a more sustainable system."
Emmanuel Macron
President of the French Republic
Upcoming WHS Regional Meeting

Nairobi, Kenya - April 27-29, 2026

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.

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Latest News

News
Nov. 17th, 2025

“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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Oct. 29th, 2025

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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Oct. 6th, 2025

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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Oct. 7th, 2025

"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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Oct. 2nd, 2025

"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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Sep. 19th, 2025

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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Sep. 17th, 2025

"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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News
Sep. 15th, 2025

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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News
Aug. 27th, 2025

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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Aug. 27th, 2025

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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News
Aug. 25th, 2025

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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Aug. 4th, 2025

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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Jul. 24th, 2025

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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Aug. 25th, 2025

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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News
Jun. 13th, 2025

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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News
Jun. 9th, 2025

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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May. 21st, 2025

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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May. 23rd, 2025

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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May. 21st, 2025

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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May. 23rd, 2025

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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News
May. 13th, 2025

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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News
May. 2nd, 2025

"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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Jun. 1st, 2025

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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News
Apr. 2nd, 2025

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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News
Mar. 24th, 2025

America First – and What Comes Next? Risks and Opportunities for Germany and Europe

Opinion Piece by WHS President Axel R. Pries in Tagesspiegel Background 

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    Impact

    As a catalyst, the World Health Summit fosters innovative and sustainable solutions for global health.

    50% Reduction

    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

    EUR 1 billion

    pledged by Germany to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria at the WHS 2025

    EUR 100 million

    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

    $445 million

    committed for 250 million women, children, and youth at the Global Financing Facility (GFF) pledging event during WHS 2023

    EUR 8 Million

    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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    Release of the Global Burden of Disease Study

    Latest Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 launched at WHS 2025, revealing declining mortality but rising youth deaths and widening inequities. 

    New global initiatives

    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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    Discover the WHS Academic Alliance

    Behind the World Health Summit stands a powerful academic network of leading institutions around the world. Explore the WHS Academic Alliance members, projects, publications, and activities, as well as the annual WHS Regional Meeting.
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