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Programs

The Executive Program

Over the next three years, we aim to equip over 100 future health leaders with practical health diplomacy skills. This program follows a unique 'practitioner-to-practitioner' approach, connecting experienced leaders in global health with the next generation of health leaders skilled in health diplomacy

This is the primary component of the initiative and will take 25-30 mid-career global health leaders (Fellows) every year from around the world and across sectors. Demand for this program is very high following a successful first program in 2024.

We will provide an equal number of places to attendees from resource limited settings and ensure participation from both private and public sectors.

Benefits:

  • Practical Learning: Engage in action-oriented experiences
  • Networking: Connect with our health diplomacy community
  • Research Opportunities: Contribute to pioneering studies on health diplomacy
  • Career Development: New avenues for organizations to train and retain talent
Participants Cohort Politics and Diplomacy for Health 2024
Photo: Global Health Diplomacy

2025 Year's Program

More information about 2025 years program will be available in mid-December 2024.

2024 Year’s Program

The first Politics and Diplomacy for Health fellows' program took place Q2-3 2024 with 28 mid-career professionals with 5-15 years of relevant work experience from 21 countries spanning all regions of the world, with low- and middle-income countries. 20 world recognized senior resource persons and practitioners contributed to the program as faculty.
 

Cover page for Program 2024
Photo: Health Diplomacy Initiative

The objectives of the program were to provide 1) skills on how to be successful in international and regional political processes and settings related to health; 2) practical advice and inspiration from more senior and experienced colleagues from case studies drawing on past and future scenarios; 3) insights into political economy as a discipline and associated tools for policy analysis; 4) an understanding of health trends and transitions in various contexts affecting people’s health; and 5) a professional network of colleagues and world-class leaders around the globe.

‍The program consisted of a combination of five online workshops, training, mentorship, and a 4-day master class in Sweden.