2025 – A roller-coaster year for global health In her latest commentary, Ilona Kickbusch looks back at a year of contradictory developments in global health: https://www.worldhealthsummit.org/news/a-roller-coaster-year-for-global-health-commentary-by-council-chair-ilona-kickbusch #GlobalHealth

At the latest WHS global health dialogue, co-hosted with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Florika Fink-Hooijer, Director-General of HERA at the European Commission, highlighted how stronger partnerships with academia and industry are transforming pandemic preparedness. #PandemicPreparedness

COP30 in Belém delivered steps but not the strides needed to keep global warming in check to protect health worldwide Read our CEO Carsten Schicker’s full commentary: https://www.worldhealthsummit.org/news/cop30-in-belem-analysis-by-whs-ceo-carsten-schicker-on-what-it-means-for-global-health

Who do people trust when it comes to health? Joy Phumaphi (ALMA) says it starts with community voices 🎧 Watch her insight from #WHS2025 ( @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social)   on the #GlobalHealthMatters podcast with @garryaslanyan.bsky.social  👉 http://tinyurl.com/GHM-E56

A special LIVE episode of Global Health Matters! 🎙️Recorded in partnership with the @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social! Dr. @garryaslanyan.bsky.social speaks with Joy Phumaphi & Monica Bharel about bridging the global health knowledge divide. @ghm-podcast.bsky.social 📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁

In his contribution to the Global Governance Project, our President Axel R. Pries highlights why the #G20 has the power to influence the future of global health.  https://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=061d8748-681b-472a-875b-5b9e040e69c3&pnum=119

Around the world, urban leaders are rethinking how to prevent disease, reduce pollution, and close health gaps.  🔗 Find out more and read the full report: https://www.interacademies.org/publication/report-international-urban-health-summit  #WHSAcademicAlliance

Monica Bharel (Google Health) on why equitable access to data &technology is essential for health equity for the #GlobalHealthMatters podcast. 🎙️ Recorded live in partnership with the @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social  at #WHS2025 👉 http://tinyurl.com/GHM-E56

Joy Phumaphi (African Leaders Malaria Alliance) shares why truth and trust save lives on the latest ep. of the #GlobalHealthMatters podcast with @garryaslanyan.bsky.social! 🎙️ Recorded in partnership with the @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social#GlobalHealthMatters Check it out! 👉 http://tinyurl.com/GHM-E56

🌡️ As COP30 continues in Brazil, the world is watching for decisive action. In the #WHS2025 session “Climate in Crisis, Health at Risk”, our panelists shared one final message — calling for hope, collective action, and systemic transformation. 🎥 https://youtu.be/_89Z3dDwSbw

💬 “This year’s G20 summit still offers an opening: an opportunity to build new bridges to overcome contradictions and find new consensus.” - Axel R. Pries, WHS President  👉 https://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=061d8748-681b-472a-875b-5b9e040e69c3&pnum=119

🌡️🌍 At #WHS2025, Ethel Maciel, Special Envoy for #COP30 (Brazil), highlighted how the Belém Health Action Plan strengthens the health sector’s adaptation and resilience to climate change. 👉 Watch the full discussion on here: https://www.youtube.com/live/_89Z3dDwSbw?si=TTzo4608APt6teMe

A special LIVE recorded episode of #GlobalHealthMatters 🎙️ Recorded in partnership with the @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social! @garryaslanyan.bsky.social speaks with Joy Phumaphi (ALMA) and Monica Bharel (Google Health) about bridging the global health knowledge divide. 👉 http://tinyurl.com/GHM-E56

💡 Reflecting on her key takeaway from #WHS2025, Jonta Kamara, Y-ACT (Youth in Action), shared how the #WHS2025 reinforced the importance of cross-sector collaboration in public and global health. #GlobalHealth #HealthForAll #YouthVoices

The #WHS2025 stipend recipients made their mark in Berlin 🌟 The young professionals brought valuable perspectives to the World Health Summit 2025. Their passion and commitment demonstrate how individual voices can unite to influence the future of global health.

🌍 As our world is fragmenting, health remains a force that can bring people together.    The #WHS2025 told this story – the opportunity to move from fragmentation to renewal, from brokenness to connection. #GlobalHealth #HealthForAll

Reflecting on her takeaways from #WHS2025, Jelena Branković, Vice President of the Coalition for Global Health Innovation, highlights the importance of collaboration and youth engagement in shaping global health.  #GlobalHealth #HealthForAll #YouthVoices

🇩🇪 Germany’s €1 billion pledge to the Global Fund 📈 Presentation of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 💉 Germany’s €100 million contribution to CEPI 📑 Launch of the Gallup State of the World’s Emotional Health 2025 🌐 Release of the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB) 2025 Report #WHS2025

❓ Who is accountable when misinformation harms children’s health At #WHS2025, world health leaders warned falsehoods are undermining vaccines & leaving kids unprotected. ⌛It’s time to hold producers of health misinformation responsible. ✍️ @kerrycullinan.bsky.social @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social

“These papers lay out for the first time a comprehensive description of health in the post-pandemic world.” 📄 A Lancet Editorial provides an overview of 3 new articles, presented at the @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/yke8vh56 #WHS2025 #GDBStudy @ihmeuw.bsky.social

🤝 Strengthened partnerships ☕️ Constant coffee 📊 Renewed commitment to data-driven action The @@worldhealthsummit.bsky.social was a moment of collaboration and renewed purpose for our team. Watch the video to hear their reflections! #WHS2025 #GlobalHealth

New #WHSAcademicAlliance Correspondence published in Nature today   1️⃣ Define, respect, & safeguard academic freedom 2️⃣ Strengthen international collaboration & multilateral institutions 3️⃣ Combat misinformation & rebuild trust in science Read here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-04026-6

🎤 “I’m a representation of the communities that are not able to come.” - Arissa Jemaina Ikram, founder of Doctors on Ground in Malaysia, reflected on what it meant to be a World Health Summit 2025 stipend recipient.    #WHS2025 #YouthLeadership

That’s a wrap on #WHS2025 #WHS205 brought together leaders & changemakers from politics, science, the private sector, & civil society to catalyze collaborative solutions for key global health priorities. 🙌 4,000+ participants on-site and 40,000+ online 🎙️ 400+ speakers 🌎 144 countries represented

🙏 What an incredible #WHS2025 Axel Pries, President of the World Health Summit, sends a big thank you to everyone who made it so inspiring and impactful. ✨ See you at #WHS2026 – October 11–13, 2026

"The whole world should be united, and protect healthcare workers and facilities, in order to help this peace to survive" - Edem Adamanov, Deputy Health Minister Ukraine

“Women’s health is not a side issue. It is the cornerstone of humanity’s progress, prosperity, and future.” – Kriti Sanon, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India Honorary Ambassador for Gender Equality, Actor, Producer & Entrepreneur

"For far too long, the default model for medicines and healthcare techniques has been the average male body, which often doesn't work for women"    – Kriti Sanon, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India Honorary Ambassador for Gender Equality, Actor, Producer & Entrepreneur

"Health is a major tool for peace, investing in health is investing in peace." – Austin Demby, Minister of Health, Sierra Leone 👉 Missed the session? Watch the full session recording here:  https://f.mtr.cool/dyrdjmdyvf

Youth Voices at #WHS2025  This year, 26 youth groups from across the globe are joining the World Health Summit 2025 through our Youth Group Opportunity — an initiative providing complimentary tickets to organizations by and for young people.   #YouthVoices #NextGeneration #GlobalHealth #HealthForAll

"We here in old Europe can learn a lot about innovation and optimism from countries in the Global South." – Ilona Kickbusch, Founding Director, Global Health Center, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies

🎥💻 Final day of #WHS2025 — Join us online! 🌐 Help us spread the word — share this opportunity and bring more voices into the #GlobalHealth conversation. 👉 Find all livestream links on our website: https://f.mtr.cool/svamokqdgf #HealthForAll

Day 2 of #WHS2025 brought another wave of energy and exchange 🌍✨ 📸 Here are a few snapshots that showcase the momentum of Day 2 and there’s still more to come. 👉 If you're not in Berlin, use the livestream to follow online.

🌍 Starting soon – Get ready for the #WHS2025 Signature Event: Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World Join the livestream: https://f.mtr.cool/excldbhsud 🗓️ Monday, October 13, 2025 🕖 18:00 CEST | 16:00 UTC #GlobalHealth#HealthForAll

"I am seeing death. Real people are dying." – Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)

📊 New report reveals: Peace, health and emotional wellbeing rise and fall together Gallup’s inaugural State of the World’s Emotional Health report released in partnership with the World Health Summit. Read the full report: https://f.mtr.cool/ardplnthhf

"Germany stands at the forefront of global health– not only as a major financial contributor, but also as a driver of intellectual leadership and innovation." – Peter Sands, Executive Director, The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

🩺 "NCDs spread without headlines, without emergency measures - and thus, they remain a silent pandemic." - Nina Warken, Federal Minister of Health, Germany Re-watch the complete session here: https://f.mtr.cool/mjgqxkdgtf #WHS2025

“This crisis is an opportunity for reform.” – John-Arne Røttingen, CEO, Wellcome Trust

🎥💻 #WHS2025 is live for Day 2 🌐 Share this opportunity with your network to help expand the global dialogue.  👉 Find all livestream links on our website: https://f.mtr.cool/hwjbzuwuyt  #GlobalHealth #HealthForAll #Livestream

The first day of #WHS2025 is behind us - and what a start it was 📸 Here are a few impressions capturing the spirit of Day 1 - see you tomorrow!

The WHS Stipend Recipients have arrived at the WHS 2025 #WHS2025 stipend recipient Cecilia Ofor explains: “Attending WHS allows me to learn from global best practices, share community-driven insights from Nigeria, and build meaningful collaborations to amplify local impact on a global scale.”

🤝 From New Delhi to Nairobi: the #WHS2025 baton has been passed Find out more: https://f.mtr.cool/ktidfioykn #GlobalHealth #WHSAcademicAlliance

📊 Today’s second keynote session marked the official launch of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. 👉 Re-watch the full session: https://f.mtr.cool/tcpxegwrlz

🌎 The global health architecture is under pressure — but how can we make it stronger, fairer, and more effective? 👉 Re-watch the session here: https://f.mtr.cool/bygbctsljv

Get ready as the Opening Night of the #WHS2025 is about to start 🤝Join us via the livestream: https://f.mtr.cool/levckaodhd

💬 What are your expectations for the #WHS2025? 🎤 We asked participants arriving at the World Health Summit 2025. These were the answers ✨🌍 What do you like most about #WHS2025?  ⬇ Comment below #GlobalHealth

🎥💻 We’re live now #WHS2025 has officially started. 🌐 Know someone passionate about global health? Share this post and invite them to join the #WHS2025 conversation.  👉 All livestream links are available on our website: https://f.mtr.cool/pcehexgjrn #GlobalHealth #HealthForAll

🎤 The stage is set for tomorrow  Everything is ready for the start of #WHS2025  Our team has been working hard behind the scenes to bring together leaders and changemakers from across the globe in Berlin to shape the future of global health. We can’t wait to welcome you 💙💚

We’re getting ready for #WHS2025 – the World Health Summit 2025 Berlin’s about to welcome the #GlobalHealth community from around the world. See you tomorrow! #GlobalHealth #Berlin