At the Boao Forum for Asia's Global Health Forum, Carsten Schicker, CEO of the World Health Summit, called for a transformative approach to global health governance. "The crisis we face is an opportunity to rebuild a system that prioritizes equity and inclusion," Schicker told CGTN, emphasizing the need to move beyond decades of dominance by the Global North.
Amid geopolitical tensions and declining international trust, Schicker highlighted the urgency of South-South cooperation and new leadership models. He identified China as a pivotal force in driving this change, stating that its experience in health innovation and crisis management positions it to lead collaborative efforts among developing nations.
The World Health Summit, established in 2009, has become a critical platform connecting policymakers, academics, and civil society. Schicker stressed that such multilateral dialogues are essential to address disparities in vaccine access, healthcare infrastructure, and pandemic preparedness.
As climate change and emerging diseases test global resilience, Schicker's vision underscores a growing consensus: the future of health governance lies in empowering the Global South to shape solutions that reflect diverse regional challenges and strengths.
