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World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 49m

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

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World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 15h

🙏 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

World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 18h

"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

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World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 19h

“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

World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 21h

"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

World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 1d

"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

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World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 1d

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

World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 1d

"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

World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 1d

🎥💻 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

World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 1d

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.

World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 1d

🌍 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

World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 1d

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

World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 2d

📊 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

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World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 2d

"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

World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 2d

🩺 "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

World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 2d

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

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World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 2d

🎥💻 #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

World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 2d

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!

World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 2d

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.”

World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 2d

🤝 From New Delhi to Nairobi: the #WHS2025 baton has been passed

Find out more: https://f.mtr.cool/ktidfioykn
#GlobalHealth #WHSAcademicAlliance

World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 2d

📊 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

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World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 2d

🌎 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

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World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 2d

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

World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 2d

💬 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

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World Health Summit @worldhealthsummit.bsky.social · 3d

🎥💻 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

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