Health Systems Global

📢 Meet the Speakers of #HSR2026 We are delighted to welcome Norhan Bader, a public health specialist & advocate for SRHR, to the Symposium program. Cairo, Egypt 📅 7 December 2026 Explore the program & speaker line-up: https://ow.ly/UxNG51017sL #HSR2026 #GlobalHealth #HealthSystems

📢 Poster presenters: it's time to start preparing for #HSR2026 We've published our Poster Presenter Guidance to help you get ready for the Symposium. The guidance covers presentation arrangements and more. https://ow.ly/y2yI510193f #GlobalHealth #HealthSystemsResearch

📢 Meet the Speakers of #HSR2026 We are honored to welcome Rakan Nassereldine, Minister of Public Health, Lebanon as a plenary speaker for Plenary 1 Health systems in an age of polycrisis: politics, power & the cost of inaction. Cairo, Egypt | 📅 7 Dec 2026 🔗 hsr2026.healthsystemsresearch.org

Why Cairo? Why now? 🌍 Join HSG leadership and regional co-hosts for #HSR2026 Unpacked: a preview of the scientific programme, what to expect in Cairo and live Q&A. 📅 3 Nov, 14:00 Cairo (UTC+2) Register: bit.ly/4zsCoc5

From high-level plenary discussions to hundreds of presentations, workshops and interactive sessions, #HSR2026 is taking shape. Our searchable online program is now live: https://sprintexpo.eventsair.com/hsr-2026 #HSR2026 #HealthSystemsResearch #GlobalHealth

📢 Meet the Speakers of #HSR2026 Who is shaping health systems in the age of AI? Whose voices are being heard? Join Rose-Mary Owusuaa Mensah Gyening (KNUST, Ghana) for Plenary 2 as we explore AI, innovation & equity in health systems. Cairo 📅 8 Dec https://ow.ly/bAyU50ZZEgm #AIforHealth

📢 Meet the Speakers of #HSR2026! We are delighted to welcome Martin McKee as a speaker for Plenary 2: Who shapes health systems today in the age of AI? Cairo, Egypt 📅 8 December Learn more and register: hsr2026.healthsystemsresearch.org

📢 Meet the Speakers of #HSR2026 We're delighted to welcome Kumanan Rasanathan, Executive Director of Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research at WHO for Plenary 3 "Beyond the SDGs: Designing health systems for a volatile future." Cairo, Egypt 📅 9 Dec 2026 https://ow.ly/h0Fa50ZZCAJ #SDGs

Nominations close today: 11.59pm (BST) Who deserves recognition for their contribution to Health Policy & Systems Research? HPSR Societal Awards 2026 celebrate outstanding individuals whose work has strengthened health systems. Learn more: https://healthsystemsglobal.org/societal-award/

📢 Speaker announcement! Nanoot Mathurapote joins #HSR2026 for Plenary 2: Who shapes health systems today in the age of AI? Explore how AI is reshaping health systems and influencing their future. Cairo, Egypt / 📅 8 December 2026 hsr2026.healthsystemsresearch.org #HealthSystems #AIforHealth

🎙️ “How can you have a tomorrow if you don’t start today?” Amanda Quintana speaks with Mey Jurdi about climate-resilient health systems in the MENA region — and why primary healthcare, communities and turning evidence into action matter. 🎧 bit.ly/4k7FVY9 #HSR2026

📢 Meet the Speakers of #HSR2026 We are delighted to welcome Magda Robalo, President & Co-Founder of the Institute for Global Health & Development as a plenary speaker for Plenary 3: "Beyond the SDGs: Designing health systems for a volatile future." Learn more & register: https://ow.ly/uW6h50ZYYk5

⏳ Planning your trip to #HSR2026? If you require a visa to enter Egypt, now is the time to start preparing. Visa processing can take up to 45 working days, so don't leave your application until the last minute. For guidance: https://ow.ly/1eNO50ZYWF0 📅 7-9 December 2026 #GlobalHealth #Cairo

Nominations close on Wednesday! Who deserves recognition for their contribution to HPSR? HPSR Societal Awards 2026 celebrate outstanding individuals whose work has strengthened health systems through leadership, advocacy, research, innovation, mentorship & public service. https://ow.ly/fZAy50ZYX61

📢 Excitement is building for HSR2026! Speaker confirmations are underway, with announcements coming soon. Make sure you're following HSG so you don't miss the latest program updates, speaker reveals and symposium news. Read more: https://ow.ly/qCuk50ZXYsS #HSR2026 #HealthSystemsGlobal

The HPSR Societal Awards 2026 celebrate outstanding individuals whose work has strengthened health systems through leadership, advocacy, research, innovation, mentorship & public service. 📅 Nominate by next Wednesday 21 October at 11.59pm (BST) https://ow.ly/GExw50ZX4CA #SocietalAwards2026

If you could test the impact of a health policy before implementing it, would you? Tomorrow, we'll explore how modelling is helping strengthen Kenya's Community Health Promoter Programme & support evidence-informed policy decisions. Register now: https://ow.ly/SX1o50ZX40c #KenyaHealthSystems

Got questions about #HSR2026? We've got answers. From visas & accommodation to presenting your work & making the most of the networking opportunities on offer, our FAQ page is designed to help you prepare for an unforgettable Symposium experience in Cairo: https://ow.ly/empu50ZWNJ7

Last chance to register! Would you be more likely to see bribery as acceptable if corruption were a regular part of daily life? Join us for a webinar exploring findings from Peru's XIII National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption tomorrow, Tues 13 Oct. Register: https://ow.ly/yarm50ZWMJj

Nominations are open for the Young Professional Award, recognizing outstanding early-career professionals who are advancing health policy & systems research. Submit a nomination by 21 October 2026, at 11.59pm (BST): https://healthsystemsglobal.org/societal-award/ #HSR2026 #SocietalAwards2026

Some of the most valuable conversations at #HSR2026 will happen beyond the meeting rooms. Explore the poster exhibition & discover research & experiences from across the globe. Don't miss the Lightning Stages where poster presenters have just 3 mins to share key insights. https://ow.ly/7sTW50ZVNBA

One week to go! What can system dynamics modelling tell us about strengthening community health systems? Join the next Alliance & HSG webinar on 14 October to learn how modelling is being used to support Kenya's Community Health Promoter Programme: https://ow.ly/y3Ts50ZUS5o #KenyaHealthSystems

Nominations are open for Sam Adjei Distinguished Public Service Award, celebrating leaders who have advanced evidence-informed policy & bridged research, policy, & practice to improve population health. Nominate by 21 October https://ow.ly/iFOp50ZVfSF Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research

Would you be more likely to see bribery as acceptable if you encountered corruption regularly? Join us next week for a thought-provoking webinar exploring new findings from Peru's XIII National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption (2025). 📅 Tuesday 13 October 2026 https://ow.ly/Ggnn50ZURbq

Honoring a lifetime of impact in Health Policy & Systems Research Nominations are now open for the HPSR Lifetime Service Award to the field of health policy & systems research. Submit a nomination by 21 October 2026, 11.59pm (BST) https://healthsystemsglobal.org/societal-award/ #HPSR #HSR2026

What must health systems become to thrive in an uncertain future? At #HSR2026, Plenary 3 will challenge participants to imagine what truly future-ready health systems look like. 🔗 Find out more about the programme: https://ow.ly/ai9250ZSGK6 #AfriqueFrancophone #SantéMondiale

Have an important conversation the global health community needs to hear? Host a satellite session at#HSR2026 & connect with health policy & systems researchers, policymakers, practitioners & partners from around the world. 🗓️ 7-9 December 2026 https://ow.ly/oZQ650ZTrWM #HPSR #HealthSystems

How does repeated exposure to corruption influence attitudes towards bribery? Join this webinar on 13 October 2026 hosted by HSG's AAA TWG & the HSG Latin America & Caribbean Network to explore new findings. https://ow.ly/woJk50ZTpZk #AntiCorruption #LatinAmerica

How can modelling help strengthen community health systems? Join us 14 October for webinar that explores how system dynamics modelling is supporting policy decisions for Kenya's 110,000-strong Community Health Promoter Programme. Learn more and register for the webinar: https://ow.ly/ktKz50ZT2Zr

Who decides when AI influences health systems? As AI becomes increasingly embedded in health system decision-making, service delivery & citizen engagement, important questions emerge on power, participation & accountability. 🔗 Learn more about #HSR2026 Plenary 2 session: https://ow.ly/1wkz50ZSGpi

🌟 Who has inspired you in Health Policy and Systems Research? The HPSR Societal Awards 2026 are now open for nominations. Explore the three award categories and nominate an outstanding contributor today: https://ow.ly/bz6h50ZT0t1 📅 Submit nominations by Wednesday 21 October at 11.59pm (BST)

⏰ Reminder for #HSR2026 session organizers & speakers We're still awaiting some speaker information. To help us finalize the Symposium program, please complete the speaker information form & share the registration, visa & travel information with all speakers in your session.

How do health systems make choices when crisis becomes the new normal? #HSR2026 Plenary 1 explores conflict, financing shocks, geopolitics and the difficult decisions shaping health systems worldwide. https://ow.ly/N8Hk50ZSA89 #HealthSystems #GlobalHealth #EMRO #EasternMediterranean

✈️ Joining us in Cairo this December? Special accommodation rates have been secured at a selection of hotels for #HSR2026 attendees. Availability at the special rates is limited however, so start planning early. Learn more: https://hsr2026.healthsystemsresearch.org/travel-and-visa-details/

Your voice matters at HSG. Resolutions provide members with an opportunity to raise issues, propose actions, and help shape the Society's future priorities and activities. Don't miss the submission deadline: 📅 30 Sep, 5:00pm (GMT) Learn more: https://ow.ly/EaZw50ZSa8N

A reminder to all eligible HSG members that voting in the 2026 Board Elections remains open. 🗳️ Voting closes on 28 September. For more information: https://healthsystemsglobal.org/news/hsg-2026-board-elections/

🚌 Thinking about how you will get to #HSR2026 from your hotel? The HSR2026 shuttle service will connect selected recommended hotels with The American University in Cairo’s New Cairo campus during the Symposium. Learn more: 🔗 https://hsr2026.healthsystemsresearch.org/travel-and-visa-details/

📢 One day to go! Don't miss tomorrow's webinar, From policy ambition to system reality: improving access to NCD medicines in LMICs. 📅 25 September 2026, 1:00 PM (BST), Online via Zoom Find out more: https://ow.ly/51H950ZQUFF #HealthSystems #NCDs #GlobalHealth

Can creative methods transform how we understand & communicate health systems challenges? A new blog from members of HSG's FCAS TWG explores the power of photography, film & other creative approaches to foster participation, perspectives & reshape knowledge production. https://ow.ly/X73q50ZQxOQ

Who is missing from health systems research & decision-making? In the latest episode of the Guiding Research podcast series, Asha George & Sam Oti explore why gender & inclusion are not optional considerations but essential foundations for stronger health systems. https://ow.ly/pQoX50ZQ295

🏨 Planning your stay for #HSR2026? Recommended hotels, special attendee rates and shuttle information are available on our website. Further booking details are provided when you register. Explore your options: https://hsr2026.healthsystemsresearch.org/travel-and-visa-details/ #Cairo

📢 Have an idea that could help shape HSG's future priorities and activities? Submit a resolution by 30 September for consideration at the 2026 AGM & make your voice heard. 🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/4PPS50ZNr4S #HealthSystemsGlobal

📢 Voting is open for the HSG Board Elections! Take some time to learn more about the candidates and then cast your vote: 🔗 Candidate profiles: https://lnkd.in/e4svy2re Eligible members should have received updated voting instructions directly by email. #HSGBoardElections

Health systems research drives better policies, stronger services & improved health outcomes. By sponsoring #HSR2026, your organisation can help empower a global community of researchers, policymakers and health practitioners. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Zeqj50ZOei9

🚨 The voting link has changed for the HSG Board Elections! We identified a technical issue with the original HSG 2026 Board Elections ballot. A new voting link has been emailed to all eligible members. If you already voted using the previous ballot, you must vote again.

Why do policies designed to improve access to NCD medicines so often fall short in practice? Explore lessons from Ghana, Georgia & Northern Syria in our upcoming webinar. 🔗 https://ow.ly/cwlp50ZOcS9 #GlobalHealth #NCDs #HealthPolicy

Help shape the future of HSG! HSG members are invited to submit resolutions for consideration at the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM). Deadline: 30 September 2026, 5:00pm GMT Read more: https://healthsystemsglobal.org/news/call-for-member-resolutions-shape-the-future-of-hsg-at-the-2026-agm/

📢 We're looking forward to welcoming participants tomorrow for Future-Focused Health Systems in a Changing World! 🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/5fNa50ZOcmV #HealthSystems #GlobalHealth #HPSR #HealthPolicy #HSR2026

📢 Happening today! Join us as we celebrate the completion of the first cohort of the HSG Individual Mentorship Programme 2025–2026. 📅 Today, 16 September 2026, 3:00 PM BST 📍 Online via Zoom 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eVBywD9W International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

Voting is now open in the HSG 2026 Board Elections! Those elected will help shape the future direction and governance of HSG. Eligible members should check their inbox for the election email containing the secure Members-Only voting link and instructions. #HSGBoardElections #HealthSystemsGlobal