Centre for Health and Healthcare

Identifying and scaling up solutions for more resilient, efficient, and equitable healthcare systems.

We identify and scale up solutions for more resilient, efficient, and equitable healthcare systems

Technology is transforming the world of healthcare and paving the way for a better future. As new partnerships between governments and businesses emerge, the latest advances resulting from the Fourth Industrial Revolution are being leveraged to improve healthcare around the world.

The Centre for Health and Healthcare is committed to pioneering strategies that enhance global healthcare, ensuring the well-being of people across societies and nations. 

100+

Business Partners

35

Unicorns, Innovators and Technology Pioneers

6

Initiatives
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Our initiatives on health and healthcare

Our cross-cutting initiatives focus on primary care, data and innovation, helping to connect global expertise with local action to improve health systems and outcomes.

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Global Alliance for Women's Health

A global effort to reduce gender disparities in healthcare access and essential services, enhancing women's well-being and addressing health-related gender inequalities.

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Digital Healthcare Transformation Initiative

A global initiative accelerating responsible digital transformation of healthcare ecosystems globally.

Our impact

We work with partners around the world to strengthen healthcare systems and improve access to quality care.

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How data-driven digital healthcare tools cut costs and boost outcomes

New ethical questions about the safety, efficacy, equity and sustainability of digital mental healthcare are being raised around the world, and businesses are being held to account over their creation and endorsement of services.

Join us in shaping the future of health and healthcare

Help us lead the way in transformation, as we chart a course towards a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow.

World Economic Forum Centres

The world is confronted with a range of unprecedented challenges, and it is crucial for businesses, governments, and civil society to work together to find common solutions and take decisive action.

Through its Centres, the Forum integrates private-public efforts to achieve greater impact.