India is preparing to host its inaugural World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting from April 25–27, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organized by NIMS University Jaipur, this landmark event positions India at the forefront of global health dialogue, bringing together leading health experts, policymakers, scientists, and innovators from around the world.
The World Health Summit serves as the premier international forum for global health collaboration, fostering partnerships across political, scientific, private sector, and civil society sectors. The New Delhi meeting will focus on addressing urgent health challenges, promoting equitable access to healthcare, advancing health diplomacy, and supporting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Held annually in different regions, WHS Regional Meetings spotlight local health priorities while contributing to the global conversation on healthcare innovation and policy. The 2025 edition in New Delhi will offer an important platform for Indian and international stakeholders to share expertise, showcase innovations, and explore solutions tailored to regional needs.
Key Details and Hosting Partners:
The WHS Regional Meeting 2025 is being organized under the WHS Academic Alliance, with collaboration from several prestigious institutions and organizations:
- Host Institution: NIMS University Jaipur
- Co-Hosts: Ashoka University, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
- Co-Organizer: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- Policy Partners: WHO South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), UNICEF
- Principal Partner: PATH
- Strategic and Technical Partners: KHPT, Swasti, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF)
- Keystone Partner: Jhpiego
- Innovation Partner: IKP Knowledge Park
- Information Partner: Sewa
The summit is expected to attract over 600 speakers and delegates from more than 80 countries, featuring over 90 sessions led by eminent academics, healthcare professionals, industry leaders, civil society members, and government officials.
Core Themes and Focus Areas:
The discussions at the WHS Regional Meeting 2025 will revolve around several key themes:
- Expanding Access to Achieve Health Equity
- Future of Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence
- Strengthening Health Diplomacy and Global Partnerships
- Climate Change and Planetary Health
- Women’s and Children’s Health
- Innovations in Healthcare Delivery
- Health, Conflict, and Peacebuilding
The summit promises to be a dynamic platform for driving collaboration, generating actionable insights, and shaping innovative responses to critical health challenges worldwide.
Prof. (Dr.) Balvir S. Tomar to Serve as WHS 2025 International President:
Highlighting India’s rising leadership in global health, Prof. (Dr.) Balvir S. Tomar, Founder and Chancellor of NIMS University, has been elected International President of the World Health Summit 2025. His election, announced during last year’s World Health Summit in Berlin, underscores India’s growing influence in global health governance.
Under Dr. Tomar’s stewardship, the WHS Regional Meeting 2025 is set to introduce bold ideas and collaborative strategies that aim to reshape the future of global healthcare.
India’s hosting of this prestigious summit reflects its commitment to not only addressing pressing global health concerns but also advancing its national priorities, including affordable healthcare, digital health innovation, and tackling the intersection of climate change and public health.