Session Summary

Plenary Session: Global Health at a Crossroads: Drawing on Lessons from the Past to Confront Today's Threats and Navigate Towards a Healthier, More Resilient Future

Ballroom B1
Tuesday, October 28 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Presenter
Julia Hajjar
Steven Hoffman Steven Hoffman
Petra Khoury Petra Khoury
Ahmed Ogwell Ouma Ahmed Ogwell Ouma
Tobi Kollmann Tobi Kollmann
Description:
With climate change, pandemics, conflict, and misinformation converging, global health security faces unprecedented challenges. This plenary will highlight innovations, governance strategies, and collaborative models to address health threats in fragile and conflict-affected settings. Speakers will reflect on Canada’s role in advancing resilience, equity, and planetary health through preparedness and peacebuilding.