We would like to take the opportunity to update you on the programme of the Annual Event of the Global Health Hub, taking place on Friday 3 October 2025, in The Hague, the Netherlands. This event will be an occasion to connect, inspire each other, and explore how we can collectively address current and future challenges in global health.
We are excited to announce that the event will feature contributions from distinguished speakers and practitioners. They include Ms Judith Tielen, State Secretary for Youth, Prevention and Sport, Sir Jeremy Farrar, Assistant Director General at the World Health Organization, Ms Pascalle Grotenhuis, Director General for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ms Marjolijn Sonnema, Director General for Public Health at the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. In addition, we look forward to welcoming and engaging with international colleagues from Colombia, Belgium and Germany.
Morning programme – Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport
| Time | Agenda |
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09:15 – 09:30 | Arrival & Coffe |
| 09:30 – 09:45 |
Opening & welcome Andrea Connell, Deputy director of International Affairs, Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport Johanneke de Hoogh, The Head of Global Health and SRHR Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
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09:45 – 10:45 | CoP-session – part 1 |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Break – 15 minutes |
| 11:00 - 12:15 | CoP-session - part 2 |
| 12:15 -12:45 | Transfer to ‘Glazen Zaal’ |
Afternoon programme – Glazen Zaal
| Time | Agenda |
|---|---|
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12:45 – 13:45 | Lunch |
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13:45 – 14:00 | Opening by moderators & reflections from morning CoP-sessions |
| 14:00 – 14:10 | Ms Judith Tielen, State Secretary for Youth, Prevention and Sport |
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14:10 – 14:20 | Ms Pascalle Grotenhuis, Director General for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
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14:20 – 14:50 | Keynote speech by Sir Jeremy Farrar, Assistant Director-General at the World Health Organization |
| 14:50 – 15:05 | Break – 15 minutes |
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15:05 – 15:20 |
Interview with international colleagues:
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15:20 – 15:30 | Presentation by Adriana Martínez, Independent Consultant on Public Health |
| 15:30– 16:15 |
Panel discussion with CoP-representatives of the GHH-NL
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| 16:15 – 16:30 |
Closing reflections Ms Marjolijn Sonnema, Director General for Public Health at the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport Sir Jeremy Farrar, Assistant Director-General at the World Health Organization |
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16:30 – 17:30 | Networking drinks |