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Newsletter 03/2025: Counting Down to the WHS Regional Meeting

Dear World Health Summit Community,

With less than a month to go until the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2025 in New Delhi, anticipation is building for what promises to be a pivotal gathering for global health. On April 25-27, experts and leaders from around the world will come together to address some of the most pressing health challenges of our time - focusing on innovation, equity, and regional solutions with global impact.

India’s increasing role in advancing healthcare, from digital innovations to vaccine production, makes New Delhi an optimal host city for this important discourse. The discussions will not only highlight regional approaches and achievements but also foster international partnerships essential for tackling global challenges such as pandemic preparedness, universal health coverage, and climate-related health risks.

Our hosts, NIMS University, along with the co-hosts, Ashoka University and Manipal Academy of Higher Education, have put together a comprehensive, exciting and insightful program. The substantial number of outstanding speakers from India, the region and all continents representing academia, politics, the private sector and civil society will foster impactful discussions on global health challenges and will make the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2025 in New Delhi a truly meaningful gathering for all of us.

We encourage you to be part of this vital exchange. Working together for a healthier life on this planet is more relevant than ever!

Stay safe, stay healthy!

Axel R. Pries
President
World Health Summit

See You at the WHS Regional Meeting 2025

April 25-27, New Delhi, India

Great conversations lead to real solutions: Let’s start them together at #WHSNewDelhi2025.
Get details on all 90+ exciting sessions and plan your schedule with the program. We are expecting a diverse group of global health experts in New Delhi - have a look at speakers from around the globe.

Register now and do not miss your chance to join the discussions.
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Opinion Piece by WHS President Axel R. Pries in Tagesspiegel Background

America First – and What Comes Next? Risks and Opportunities for Germany and Europe

The world stands at a turning point: The U.S. has withdrawn from WHO and halted key global health programs. This not only shakes the foundations of international cooperation and trust in established systems but also puts millions of lives at risk. Programs tackling infectious diseases, women’s health, and mental health are now in jeopardy. Regions with already weak health systems are particularly affected, and the humanitarian and economic consequences are immense. However, this crisis also presents an opportunity—for Europe and for Germany.

Read the full piece by World Health Summit President Axel R. Pries:
English
German

WHS Academic Alliance News

Meet the Key Players in Global Health: The WHS Academic Alliance People

Who is behind the WHS Academic Alliance, the academic network of the World Health Summit? Meet top players from leading global health institutions around the world.

More about the WHS Academic Alliance, its members and activities

Apply for the WHS 2025 Stipend Program

Are you a global health changemaker from a low- or middle-income country or someone with a powerful lived experience to share? Here's an exciting opportunity for you:

The World Health Summit 2025 is offering a new stipend program to support your participation in Berlin this October. It covers:

- Free registration to WHS 2025 and invitation to the exclusive Kick-Off reception

- Full coverage of flights (round trip to Berlin and back)

- Full coverage of accomodation (4 nights in a hotel close to the WHS venue)

- Support for visa costs and local transport

More information
Apply here

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Side Event: Time to Act - Achieving Health Equity for Women with Disabilities

Did you know women with disabilities face a 10- to 20-year gap in life expectancy due to systemic health inequities? Yet sex-disaggregated data and high-level action remain scarce.

Reserve your spot for the launch of a landmark report on the state of health for women with disabilities at a side event on April 2, 7:00 PM in Berlin, co-hosted by Missing Billion Initiative, Women Enabled International, Disability Rights Fund, and WHS, alongside the Global Disability Summit 2025. The event features key findings, expert insights on disability justice and health, and remarks from WHS President Axel R. Pries. A networking reception will follow, uniting leaders in disability inclusion and global health.