WHS Academic Alliance
The WHS Academic Alliance is the global academic network of the World Health Summit, bringing together 28 leading academic institutions. Founded by Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin in 2009, the Alliance drives science-based collaboration, connecting the academic community to inform global health agendas and strengthen the role of evidence in health policy and practice.
The International Presidency of the World Health Summit rotates annually among members of the WHS Academic Alliance.
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Our Mission
Agenda-setting for global health improvement and promotion of science-based solutions to global health challenges.
Activities
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New WHS Academic Alliance Working Group Launched at World Health Summit 2025
The first WHS Academic Alliance Working Group was officially launched in collaboration with UNICEF and Blockchain for Impact (BFI), with NIMS University (India) serving as the central secretariat.
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WHO - SEARO and KCDH - Ashoka University Launch a Year-Long Webinar Series on Responsible AI in Healthcare
The webinars are open to all to attend, encouraging broad participation and exchange.
Impact
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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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Co-hosted sessions at the World Health Summit 2025
The WHS Academic Alliance shapes not only the Global Health Agenda but also the #WHS2025 Program by co-hosting 11 sessions
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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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Nairobi, Kenya
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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Publications
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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
Digital solutions for migrant and refugee health: a framework for analysis and action
The Lancet Regional Health Europe March 2025
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Global Solutions Journal: Think Global, Fund Global
May 2025
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Health: A Political Choice - Advancing Indigenous Peoples' Rights and Well-being
Publication launched at WHS Regional Meeting in Melbourne, Australia April 2024
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Alliance News
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Governance
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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Membership
If you are an academic institution interested in becoming a member of the WHS Academic Alliance, please contact us for details.
The following criteria are mandatory:
Highest quality of the institution with respect to overall academic excellence and standing in its country or region
Proven expertise in areas relevant for global health
Diversity, equity, and inclusion as characteristics of the institution
Suitability of the institution to the search profile of the WHS Academic Alliance
New members are elected by the WHS Academic Alliance assembly.