Global Health Diplomacy in a Fracturing Global Landscape

We are pleased to invite you to a special preconference webinar ahead of the 9th Global Symposium on Health Policy and Systems Research, taking place in Dubai in November 2025.

This 90-minute session will explore the evolving role of health diplomacy in a rapidly changing global context. The webinar will feature insights from leading voices in global health and policy, and offer space for reflection and dialogue.

Agenda Highlights

Welcome and Opening Remarks Dr. Goran Zangana, Chair, Europe Network of Health Systems Global
Moderator’s Introduction Dr. Garry Aslanyan, WHO TDR
Keynote Address Professor Tolib Mirzoev, Chair, Health Systems Global
Featured Presentation Dr. Louise Bengtsson, Associate Research Fellow, Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
Moderated Discussion and Audience Q&A Led by Dr. Garry Aslanyan
Reflections and Concluding Remarks Dr. Anders Nordström, Former Director-General, World Health Organization
Speakers

Anders Nordström; senior Advisor International Politics and Diplomacy for Health Karolinska Institute Stockholm School of Economics. Website: ki.se/en/people/anders-nordstrom-2
Dr Garry Aslanyan; manager, Partnerships and Global Engagement at TDR and also Head of Secretariat of the ESSENCE on Health Research initiative. Website: tdr.who.int/groups/essence-on-health-research/about-us/dr-garry-aslanyan
Louise Bengtsson; associate Research Fellow the Global Governance, Regulation, Innovation and Digital Economy (GRID) Unit at CEPS. Website : Louise Bengtsson – CEPS

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n-80QKeES1OXiLNd-cWq1g#/registration