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Impact

The World Health Summit is the international platform for global health. Every October, the summit brings together more than 300 speakers and 4,000+ participants from politics, science, medicine, the private sector, and civil society. Through cross-sectoral collaboration, the summit has already achieved significant milestones on the path to a healthier, more equitable world.

World Health Summit 2026

EUR 250 million

The Government of Bangladesh and the European Investment Bank set out plans for a program to improve women’s health and strengthen district hospitals and critical care services.

Lancet Commission on 21st Century Global Threats to Health

The Commission identified two threats with the potential to cause human extinction: the malicious use of artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear conflict.

Wellcome Global Monitor 2026

Wellcome presented findings showing that trust in science has declined compared with levels before the COVID-19 pandemic.

US$100 million

The Gates Foundation and Wellcome Leap announced a joint commitment to Uzima: A Stillbirth Prevention Program, aiming to demonstrate that stillbirth rates can be reduced.

State of the World’s Emotional Health 2026

Gallup, in partnership with the WHS, presented new findings revealing a complex relationship between social media use and well-being.

GPMB Report on pandemic risk monitoring

The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board presented its final report, “Getting Ahead of Pandemic Risk: Insights from 8 Years of Global Preparedness Monitoring”, outlining key findings on pandemic risk monitoring.

EUR 10 million

Pledged by the German government to improve access to family planning and maternal, newborn, and child health products.