World Health Summit 2022
The World Health Summit is the unique international strategic platform for global health. It brings together stakeholders from politics, science, the private sector, and civil society from around the world to set the agenda for a healthier future by inspiring innovative solutions for better health and wellbeing for all.
3
Days
400+
Speakers
100+
Nations
6,000+
Participants
Impact of WHS 2022
Global Polio Eradication Initiative's (GPEI) Polio Pledging Moment
The polio pledging moment was held to secure funding for the GPEI's 2022-2026 Strategy to end polio. Global leaders confirmed USD 2.6 billion funding towards the goal.
Health: A Political Choice - Investing in Health for All
"Health: A Political Choice – Investing in Health for All" was launched. This official publication of the Global Governance Project produced in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) features several high-level contributions calling for sustainable and sufficient financing of health in all policies.
Germany and other Funders Pledge Support to Countering Antibiotic Resistance
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research announced an additional funding to support the work of the Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership (GARDP).
UN Progress Report on Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health 2016-2030
The 2022 progress report on the UN Global Strategy for Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health (2016-2030) called “Protect the Promise: Equal Access and Opportunity for Every Woman, Child and Adolescent” was presented.
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German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Announces Funding for CEPI
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) announced additional funding for the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI).
Appointment of New World Health Organization Goodwill Ambassadors
Henrietta Lacks’ family was appointed World Health Organization Goodwill Ambassadors for Cervical Cancer Elimination. The appointment recognizes their efforts to champion cervical cancer prevention and to preserve the memory of Henrietta Lacks, who died from cervical cancer in 1951.
Patrons of the WHS 2022
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Emmanuel Macron
President of the French Republic
"We have no choice but learn from the current crisis and be better equipped for the next pandemic. This is our responsibility as leaders. In order to do better, we must understand better and rely on scientific work. That is what the WHS is all about!"
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Olaf Scholz
Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany
"Forums such as the WHS are and remain indispensable. For they ensure that critical debate can take place which provides space for different perspectives and allows free academic exchange at the highest level, thereby laying the foundation for knowledge-based and rational policymaking."
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu
Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO)
"The world must heed the lessons of this pandemic. One of the most important of those is the power of hope: that with science, solidarity and a commitment to equity, we can avoid unnecessary deaths and illness, and create stronger, more equitable and resilient health systems and societies that are able to deal with the crises of the future."
Central Topics
Investment for Health and Well-Being
Climate Change and Planetary Health
Architecture for Pandemic Preparedness
Digital Transformation for Health
Food Systems for Health
Health Systems Resilience and Equity
Global Health for Peace
WHS 2022 Program
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