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World Health Summit 2025

Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World

WHS 2025
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World Health Summit Reports 2025

Under the leitmotif “Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World,” the World Health Summit 2025 brought together global leaders and changemakers to rethink and rebuild the global health architecture in times of geopolitical tension and division. As the leading platform for global health, the World Health Summit highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration, evidence-based dialogue, and shared responsibility to drive innovative solutions for today’s most pressing health challenges.

Our newly released Summit Report and Media Report captures the key outcomes and highlights of WHS 2025 — including its impact and program insights, global reach and visibility, and the partnerships and voices that shaped this year’s Summit.

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Latest WHS Global Health Dialogue, December 03, 2025

Europe’s Role in Reshaping the Global Health Architecture

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The high-level roundtable, jointly organized by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and the World Health Summit in Berlin, provided a strategic and confidential forum for dialogue among senior decision-makers from European institutions, the German Bundestag, United Nations, civil society, industry, and academia. It brought key actors together to explore how Europe can better align efforts, deepen partnerships, and contribute to the development of resilient and equitable health systems worldwide.

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Dec. 3rd, 2025

High-Level Roundtable Discussion on Europe’s Role in Reshaping the Global Health Architecture

The high-level roundtable, jointly organized by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and the World Health Summit in Berlin, provided a strategic and confidential forum for dialogue among senior decision-makers.

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Nov. 28th, 2025

Elevating Youth Engagement at WHS 2025

At the World Health Summit 2025, young leaders and emerging voices played a central role in shaping this year’s discussions. Through supporting the participation of youth groups and stipend recipients from around the globe, the World Health Summit Foundation brought fresh perspectives, lived experiences, and new energy into the global health dialogue.

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Nov. 28th, 2025

Carsten Schicker on Cross-Sector Collaboration for Global Health

Carsten Schicker on Cross-Sector Collaboration for Global Health in an interview with MedEdge MEA.

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Oct. 12th, 2025

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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Nov. 26th, 2025

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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    Session Recordings

    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.

    Explore the Discussions
    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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