Navigating Health Diplomacy in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape

Moderated by Dr. Garry Aslanyan, speakers included Rt Hon. Helen Clark, Professor Yik-Ying Teo, Brian Li Han Wong, Katherine Urbáez, Gulshan Sachdeva, and Esperanza Martinez.

At the WHS Regional Meeting in Delhi, the HD Institutional Network hosted a session exploring how shifting geopolitics are reshaping global health. Speakers, including Rt Hon. Helen Clark and Yik-Ying Teo, highlighted the weakening of multilateral institutions, the urgency of regional leadership, and the need for sustainable financing. Discussions also emphasized building local capacity, adapting diplomacy for emerging technologies, and reimagining global cooperation for a more equitable future.