Recap: The First Ever Policy Track at the World Health Summit 2021

Picking up on this spirit, the German Federal Ministry of Health has introduced a new format called “Policy Track” at the event. The idea was to strengthen policy perspectives on current issues regarding the global health governance in Germany but also on a global scale. This was to be done in a way that facilitated open, controversial, and in-depth debates, as to initiating compelling and engaging sessions.

Allowing for a deeper understanding of various perspectives on the most pressing global health challenges, this format enabled the unfolding of relevant ideas for policymaking and -makers. Since these ideas are planned to be incorporated into upcoming policy processes, the new format gave room for global health experts to help shape global health policies.

10 sessions were held in 3 days, of which 2 sessions were actively co-chaired by the Global Health HubGermany. We are more than happy with the fruitful discussions, the insights into current topics and the great participation of the audience, both virtually and on-site.

In case you missed our sessions, you can find the recordings here:

• Young People and Mental Health: COVID-19 as Wake-Up Call for Policymakers?!
• G7: New Presidency – New Initiative

Below you will find the comprehensive list of all Policy Track recordings:

• Focus on Zoonoses
• Climate Resilient Health Systems within the One Health Framework
• Global Health Governance Post-COVID-19
• Beyond the SDGs: What Does the End of AIDS Look Like? 
• A New Pandemic Treaty: The “Bretton Woods” Moment for Global Health? 
• The Power of Partnership in Global Health Protection 
• Launch and Discussion of the Report of the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board 
• Periodic Reviews: A Game Changer for Accountability in Global Health?