Statement by President von der Leyen following the Global Health Summit
“World leaders gave a strong message: Never again. We have learnt the lessons from the crisis. We are determined to make COVID-19 the last pandemic.”
Closing remarks by President von der Leyen at the Global Health Summit
We have two great tasks to achieve: to get this pandemic under control and build a better global health framework to prevent and prepare for future threats.”
Global Health Summit: Stay up to date via the new website
The website will be regularly updated to serve as an information hub for citizens, governments, partner organisations and media.
Factsheet: Team Europe Initiative on Africa
Team Europe Initiative on manufacturing and access to vaccines, medicines and health technologies in Africa.
Global leaders adopt agenda to overcome COVID-19 crisis and avoid future pandemics
At the Global Health Summit, leaders of the G20 committed to a series of actions to accelerate the end of the COVID-19 crisis everywhere and better prepare for future pandemics.
Opening address by President von der Leyen at the Global Health Summit
“We must make sure, together, that this is the last global pandemic. This must be the goal of the Rome Declaration: That we are better prepared and that we uphold the principles of equity and good governance by giving our health and care workers the ability and the resources they need to take care...
Global Health Summit media handbook
Essential information for journalists reporting about the Global Health Summit.
Factsheet: EU leading the international response to COVID-19 pandemic
Key facts and figures about EU’s global response to COVID-19 pandemic.
Investment in science and innovation needed to tackle COVID-19 and future health threats while ensuring equitable access
New report of the Global Health Summit Scientific Expert Panel highlights 10 urgent recommendations for global health threat prevention, preparedness and response.
Global Health Summit: What do civil society and scientists expect from world leaders?
Key messages from consultations with civil society and the scientific community in the run-up to the Global Health Summit.
Civil society consultation: Main recommendations published
More than 100 civil society organisations took part in an online consultation organised by the Commission and the G20 Italian Presidency.
President von der Leyen addresses the High Level Scientific Panel
The international scientific cooperation has enabled fantastic breakthroughs, President von der Leyen told the High Level Scientific Panel on 5 May.
Opening remarks by President von der Leyen at the civil society consultation ahead of the Global Health Summit
President von der Leyen sought input from the civil society across the world, stressing we had to join forces to fight this pandemic from every angle.
Launch of a consultation for stronger health preparedness and response worldwide
The European Commission and the Italian G20 Presidency held a consultation for the scientific community and civil society organisations.