The future of global health in a rapidly changing world

Join us in person at the Royal Society of Medicine, London, for the Academy of Medical Sciences & The Lancet International Health Lecture 2026, featuring a keynote lecture from Dr Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

In her keynote lecture, Dr Nishtar will:

  • reflect on her journey from trainee physician in Pakistan to CEO of Gavi
  • discuss how her experiences have shaped her leadership and approach to global health
  • explore how stronger, country-led health systems can better serve people and communities
  • consider the future of global health and the organisations that support it
  • examine Gavi's role in expanding access to immunisation and the potential of the Gavi Leap to drive wider reform

Who should attend?

This is a public event open to all who are interested.