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World Health Summit
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The World Health Summit (WHS) 2026 will take place 11–13 October 2026 in Berlin, Germany, and online. Under the theme "From Crisis to Resilience: Innovating for Health," the Summit will bring together policymakers, scientists, healthcare professionals, civil society and the private sector to discuss solutions to today's most pressing global health challenges.
The programme will focus on six central themes:
- Global health architecture, financing and governance
- Pandemic prevention, preparedness and response
- Health equity for women, children and youth
- Future-ready health systems, including AI, data and workforce development
- Conflict and health
- Environmental drivers of health, climate action and One Health
More than 4,000 participants are expected in Berlin, alongside 45,000 online participants, with over 400 speakers, 75 sessions and 65 side events. The Summit serves as a leading platform for international dialogue, collaboration and partnerships to strengthen resilient, equitable and future-ready health systems.