How can regional cooperation strengthen health systems and improve health outcomes? In this episode of Health Diplomacy Youth Speaks, HDYN Rapporteur Ebunoluwa Ayinmode speaks with Dr. Ntuli Kapologwe, Director General of the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), about the power of regional health diplomacy. Their conversation explores cross border collaboration, health workforce development, resilient health systems, and coordinated responses to shared challenges. Drawing on ECSA-HC’s experience, this episode offers valuable insights into how partnerships and sustained dialogue can advance a healthier and more equitable future.
Category: Youth Network
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Global Health: Why Health Diplomacy Matters
To mark the first anniversary of the Health Diplomacy Youth Network, Health Diplomacy Youth Speaks brings together emerging leaders to explore why health diplomacy matters in an increasingly interconnected world. Chair Dr Abhishek Bhatia and Working Group Liaison Bill Whilson Baljon are joined by Sanya Sharma, Federica Castellana, and Hafeez Hamza for a timely discussion on global health challenges, youth leadership, and the value of diplomacy in advancing health for all. Recorded in Geneva on 24 September 2025, this conversation highlights the perspectives shaping the future of global health.