Cancelled: 1st German – Asian Health Forum: Bridging Germany and Asia for Better Health
We regret to inform you that the 1st German – Asian Health Forum: Bridging Germany and Asia for Better Health, originally scheduled for 15 October 2025 in Berlin as an official side event of the World Health Summit, has been cancelled.
This decision was taken in light of the 78th Session of the WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee Meeting, which will be hosted by Sri Lanka from 13–15 October 2025 in Colombo. The meeting will gather health ministers and officials from 11 member nations, WHO representatives, UN agencies, and development partners, making it one of the most important health policy forums in the region.
Given the overlap in dates and the participation of many of our intended speakers and partners in this crucial regional event, we have decided to cancel this year’s Forum in order to avoid scheduling conflicts and ensure the highest level of engagement for a future edition.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this change and thank you for your understanding. We remain committed to fostering dialogue and collaboration between Germany and the Asia-Pacific region, and we are exploring opportunities to hold the Forum at a later date.
We will keep you updated and very much hope to welcome you on a future occasion.
Kind regards,
GHA – German Health Alliance and OAV – German Asia-Pacific Business Association
We cordially invite you to join the inaugural German – Asian Health Forum, taking place on 15 October 2025 in Berlin, as an official side event of the World Health Summit (WHS).
This event is jointly organized by GHA – German Health Alliance and OAV – German Asia-Pacific Business Association, bringing together key stakeholders from Germany and Asia-Pacific to deepen and enhance international healthcare cooperation.
The Forum will provide a dynamic platform for dialogue, collaboration, and networking among policymakers, healthcare industry leaders, scientific and technical experts, and innovation drivers from Germany and the Asia-Pacific region. Key topics include non-communicable diseases, ageing societies, sustainable healthcare financing, women’s health, geopolitical influences on health markets and the role of digital health and artificial intelligence in modern healthcare.
The first edition will be dedicated to the theme “Bridging Germany and Asia for Better Health”.
We are delighted to confirm the following distinguished VIP speakers:
Taiwan
Dr Jen-Der Lue, rer.
Deputy Minister Ministry of Health and Welfare
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Dr Sangita Reddy
Joint Managing Director
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. India
– Additional distinguished speakers will be announced shortly –
The Forum will feature high-level panel discussions on the following key topics:
- High-Ranking Health Minister Panel: Forging Partnerships- Needs and Potentials for Cooperation in Health
- Health in Asia – Opportunities and Challenges for Growth and Collaboration
- Revolutionizing Healthcare in Asia – Embracing the Power of Innovation
- Beyond Awareness – Strengthening NCD’s Prevention and Care
- Breakout Session: Shaping the Future of Women’s Health in Asia
The Asia-Pacific region represents one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing healthcare markets in the world. Across the region, massive investments are being made in healthcare infrastructure, medical technology, and pharmaceutical and biotech industries, driving both innovation and global supply chains. Digital health solutions, telemedicine, and artificial intelligence are being adopted at unprecedented scope and speed, transforming the way healthcare is delivered and managed. At the same time, ageing populations and the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases are creating a strong demand for sustainable healthcare financing and innovative, cost-effective solutions. This combination of technological advancement, economic growth, and demographic change positions Asia-Pacific as a key partner for Germany in shaping the future of healthcare and fostering international collaboration.
We warmly invite you to the inaugural event dedicated to fostering partnerships, driving innovation, and shaping the future of global healthcare collaboration between Germany and the Asia-Pacific region.
