2025 PQMD Global Health Policy Forum

This Fireside Chat will examine the challenges and opportunities of delivering humanitarian aid in conflict zones, where immediate relief intersects with long-term peacebuilding. In such environments, aid must go beyond addressing health crises—it must foster stability, build trust, and support the foundations of peace. Experts will discuss how organizations navigate the political, logistical, and security barriers while contributing to global health security and resilience.

As the world grapples with the interconnected challenges of health, nutrition, and climate change, leaders must navigate a complex landscape to create sustainable programs that address these urgent issues. Achieving sustainable access to healthcare requires more than just addressing chronic and infectious diseases—it demands a holistic approach that strengthens health systems, promotes collaboration across sectors, and leverages the capacities of diverse stakeholders.

In today’s rapidly changing global health environment, responding to disasters and humanitarian crises requires navigating a complex web of challenges. Drawing on recent experiences in Gaza and Ukraine and escalating climate-related disasters, this session will explore the evolving nature of humanitarian aid in conflict zones and disaster areas. Speakers will discuss the interplay of political, logistical, and security factors that shape response efforts, and how organizations are adapting to meet urgent needs while planning for long-term recovery.

As global health priorities evolve, European businesses and philanthropic organizations are increasingly expected to fill the gaps left by shifting international dynamics and changing government commitments. Panelists will examine how businesses and foundations can balance the complexities of health needs, market forces, and philanthropic expectations, while ensuring their efforts are both impactful and sustainable.