At the World Health Summit 2025 in Berlin, Carsten Schicker, CEO of the Summit, spoke with Dhaka Tribune’s Chief Reporter Ali Asif Shawon about rebuilding global trust in health systems, driving inclusive innovation, and Bangladesh’s leadership in equitable healthcare

This year’s summit focuses on “Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World”

In an era of misinformation, political polarization, and post-pandemic fatigue, how does WHS 2025 aim to restore public trust in health systems?

Public trust in health systems is eroding due to misinformation, polarization, and post-pandemic fatigue. The leitmotif of WHS 2024 was “Building Trust for a Healthier World,” and WHS 2025 continues to work on this topic. Our response is to rebuild confidence through evidence-based dialogue and inclusive collaboration.