From Crisis to Resilience: Carsten Schenker on the Future of Global Health

Carsten Schenker, CEO of the @WorldHealthSummit , explains why investing in health must become a global political priority. From economic resilience to societal stability, he outlines the urgent need to shift the conversation beyond healthcare costs and towards long-term health outcomes. He also shares how the World Health Summit is bringing governments, innovators, scientists, and industry leaders together to create practical solutions for the future of global health. With this year’s theme, From Crisis to Resilience, Innovating for Health, Schenker highlights why collaboration, new financing models, and systemic innovation are essential to improving lives worldwide. The interview was filmed on the sidelines of WHA79 in Geneva in 2026 as part of the Health: A Political Choice series, examining the intersection of global governance, healthcare policy, and international leadership. Now in its eighth year, Health: A Political Choice has become a cornerstone of global health policy communications, continuing to shape and drive international dialogue on health governance, prevention, innovation and equity. View the most recent edition here: https://bit.ly/Hapc251 https://www.worldhealthsummit.org https://www.globalgovernancemedia.org #WHS2026 #GlobalHealth #HealthInnovation #PublicHealth #FutureOfHealth #HealthPolicy #GlobalGovernance #WHA79