Siew Hwa Ong, Managing Director at Curetis GmbH, shared on LinkedIn:
“Global health challenges demand more than scientific breakthroughs. They require leadership, collaboration and a shared commitment to turning innovation into better outcomes for people everywhere.
It was a privilege to meet and take photos with candidates for WHO Director-General at the World Health Summit 2026 in Berlin: Hanan Al Kuwari, Maria Neira, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Gevorg Tamamyan, Hans Kluge.
At a time when the world faces challenges ranging from pandemic preparedness to antimicrobial resistance, I hope we can continue to strengthen collaboration across science, healthcare, industry and public policy.
In my opinion, the real measure of innovation is not simply what we discover, but how effectively we translate it into accessible, affordable and sustainable solutions for patients around the world.
Because better global health is a shared responsibility – and progress depends on all of us working together.”
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