At WHA 2026 in Geneva, one message stood out: evidence alone is not enough. From adolescent health to maternal care and supply chains, discussions focused on turning proven solutions into financed, integrated action that truly reaches those most in need.
World Health Assembly 2026 in Geneva Mehr lesen
On the sidelines of the World Health Summit Regional Meeting in Nairobi, BMZ, GHA – German Health Alliance, and the German-African Business Association convened a high-level dialogue on the future of health cooperation in Africa. Representatives from governments, international organizations, and the African and European health sectors discussed how partnerships, investments, and local production can contribute to stronger and more resilient health systems. The event highlighted the healthcare industry’s growing role as a strategic partner in implementing BMZ’s reform agenda and fostering sustainable development.
BACKUP Health invited partners to explore strategies aimed at helping policymakers and civil society to safeguard access to HIV services for key vulnerable populations (KVPs).
AIDS Conference 2024: BACKUP’s Dialogues on HIV & Human Rights Mehr lesen
“Break the stigma. Break the silence. Together we can end AIDS.” Germanys motto at the 25th International AIDS Conference
AIDS Conference 2024: Germany Unites Global Efforts to End HIV/AIDS by 2030 Mehr lesen
The global health landscape has long overlooked persons with disabilities, but change is coming. There is a growing recognition that achieving health equity and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is impossible without including this marginalised group. Pioneers in disability inclusion gathered in Geneva to share experiences, showcase best practices, and inspire new partnerships. The call to action is clear: It’s time to move from awareness to action.
Centering Disability Inclusion at World Health Assembly Mehr lesen
‘I can see the barriers breaking already’, said Prof. Thomas Mettenleiter, founding co-chair of the One Health High-level Expert Panel (OHHLEP), as he welcomed 120 invited scientists, decision-makers and implementers to “Breaking barriers: Advancing the One Health agenda with a focus on the environment” in Schloss Friedrichsfelde, situated in the large and green Tierpark Berlin.
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) joined forces to host a high-level meeting on pandemics. Despite the challenges ahead, a sense of hope and determination prevailed that progress can be made.
A high-level forum on pandemics – no time for neglect Mehr lesen
Nearly four billion people worldwide still have no access to social protection. At the first major meeting about social protection since the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers and practitioners from 59 countries, along with their international partners, called for accelerated efforts to develop, strengthen and expand adaptive systems to protect people in times of crisis and build resilience against future shocks.
Global Forum on Adaptive Social Protection Mehr lesen
Climate change is increasingly recognised as serious threat to human health with pregnant women and newborns amongst those most at risk. This, and how to mitigate the effects, was the topic of a roundtable discussion at the World Health Summit in Berlin in October 2022.
Protecting mothers and newborns against the negative impacts of climate change Mehr lesen
Ahead of the “Day of 8 billion”, when the global population is set to reach its highest number to date, a virtual panel addressed global population dynamics and their potential for advancing sustainable development.
Eight billion people, eight billion opportunities: A virtual panel discussion Mehr lesen
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