Public Health
“This Is Not Idealism—It’s Realism”: Ilona Kickbusch on Global, One and Planetary Health
Global Health, One Health, Planetary Health. These concepts are on everyone's lips—from humanitarian practitioners to international donors, from academic conferences to G7 communiqués. But how well do we truly understand them? What do they mean in a time of shifting geopolitics, environmental crisis, and institutional uncertainty? OneSec spoke with Prof. Dr. Ilona Kickbusch, one of the most influential voices in global public health, about the political power of language, the responsibilities of the sector—and why it’s time to rethink what we mean by “health.”
“It’s Growing Together”: Building Partnerships, Resilience, and Local Leadership in Humanitarian Work
After 23 years of leading regional program work at Malteser International, Roland Hansen is transitioning to his new role as Senior Business Partnership Advisor. What does it take to adapt and lead in a sector as dynamic as humanitarian work? In this exclusive OneSec interview, Roland reflects on his remarkable journey and offers insights into localization, leadership, and the evolving landscape of humanitarian-development-peace (HDP) collaboration.
Trust, Prevention, and Action: The Pulse of World Health Summit 2024
From October 13 to 15, 2024, global leaders, health experts, and advocates gathered in Berlin for the World Health Summit 2024 to discuss some of the most pressing challenges facing global health. The summit focused on critical topics such as rebuilding trust in health systems, addressing the mental health impacts of crises, and tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).