WHS Academic Alliance
The WHS Academic Alliance, Founded by Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, unites 28 leading academic institutions to strengthen evidence-based global health policy and international cooperation.
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About the WHS Academic Alliance
The WHS Academic Alliance brings together 28 leading academic institutions to enhance evidence-based global health policy and international cooperation.
Founded by Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin in 2009, the WHS Academic Alliance (formerly M8 Alliance) serves as the academic network of the World Health Summit. The Alliance drives science-based collaboration, connecting the academic community to advance global health through agenda-setting and the promotion of science-based solutions to global health challenges. The International Presidency of the World Health Summit rotates annually among members of the WHS Academic Alliance.
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Activities of Alliance Members
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Impact of the WHS Academic Alliance
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Annual WHS Regional Meetings
Each year, the World Health Summit is complimented by a Regional Meeting in a different part of the world, where local and regional topics come to the forefront. Each meeting is hosted by the WHS Academic Alliance member holding the World Health Summit International Presidency, which rotates every year.
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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.
Publications
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WHS Academic Alliance Declaration
In this official WHS Academic Alliance Declaration, members of the WHS Academic Alliance highlight the importance of free science and global partnerships to achieve worldwide health goals.
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Artificial Intelligence in migrant health: a critical perspective on opportunities and risks
The Lancet Regional Health Europe October 2025
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Joint Call Reinforcing the Commitment to Addressing Migration & Health
Endorsed by the WHS Academic Alliance, jointly with Virchow Foundation and various partners June 2025
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Alliance News
Governance
Executive Committee
The WHS Academic Alliance Executive Committee is elected by the WHS Academic Alliance from amongst its members and has the purpose to speak and act for its interests. It represents the network publicly and assumes operative responsibility.
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Lukoye Atwoli
International President 2026 & Professor and Dean & Deputy Director
Medical College East Africa & Brain and Mind Institute at the Aga Khan University
Kenya
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Contact
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