India is set to host the prestigious World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting for the first time, taking place from April 25-27, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organized by NIMS University Jaipur, this landmark event will bring together top global health experts, policymakers, scientists, and innovators to address critical healthcare challenges and explore sustainable solutions.
The World Health Summit is a premier international platform dedicated to advancing global health by fostering collaboration among political leaders, scientists, private sector representatives, and civil society. It serves as a key forum for discussing pressing health issues, shaping policies, and driving progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in ensuring equitable healthcare access, advancing health diplomacy, and strengthening global partnerships.
Traditionally, the World Health Summit is held annually in Berlin each October, attracting over 3,000 in-person attendees and more than 20,000 virtual participants. Additionally, WHS organizes regional meetings worldwide, focusing on local and regional health priorities while contributing to the broader global health agenda. The 2025 WHS Regional Meeting in New Delhi will emphasize regional healthcare challenges and provide a platform for India and international stakeholders to collaborate, share knowledge, and present innovative solutions.
Key Details of WHS Regional Meeting 2025
- Host: NIMS University Jaipur
- Co-Hosts: Ashoka University, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
- Co-Organizer: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- Policy Partners: WHO SEARO, UNICEF
- Principal Partner: PATH
- Strategic & Technical Partners: KHPT, Swasti, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIEF)
- Innovation Partner: IKP Knowledge Park
The event is expected to feature over 600 expert speakers and participants from more than 80 countries, with over 90 sessions covering a wide range of crucial healthcare topics.
Key Themes & Topics:
- Ensuring equitable healthcare access
- Digital health and AI-driven advancements
- Global health diplomacy and international cooperation
- Climate change and planetary health
- Women’s and children’s healthcare
- Innovations in healthcare delivery
- The intersection of health and peace
This meeting promises to be a transformative experience, fostering discussions among global leaders, networking opportunities with health professionals, and exposure to cutting-edge solutions for some of the world’s most pressing health challenges.
India’s role in hosting this prestigious event highlights its growing leadership in global healthcare. Adding to the nation’s pride, Prof. (Dr.) Balvir S. Tomar, Founder and Chancellor of NIMS University, was elected as the International President of the World Health Summit 2025 during the previous WHS in Berlin. His appointment is a testament to India’s increasing influence in shaping global healthcare policies and initiatives.
Under Dr. Tomar’s leadership, the 2025 WHS Regional Meeting is expected to provide new insights, encourage policy reforms, and drive innovative solutions for advancing global health and equity. The event will not only tackle global health challenges but also highlight India’s key priorities, including affordable healthcare, digital health innovations, and the impact of climate change on public health.
India’s role in this international summit reinforces its position as a significant player in global health policy and innovation, marking a new chapter in its contributions to improving healthcare worldwide.
