Prof. (Dr.) Balvir S. Tomar Founder and Chairman Nims University Leads India’s Global Health Vision as NIMS University Hosts World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2025
New Delhi: The World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2025 concluded on a historic note at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with Prof. (Dr.) Balvir S. Tomar, International President of the World Health Summit and Founder & Chairperson of NIMS University, at the helm of this landmark initiative. This marked India’s first time hosting the prestigious global platform, reinforcing its growing leadership in global health equity, innovation, and collaboration.
Spanning three days, the mega event welcomed 5,000+ delegates from 54 countries, featured 950+ speakers, and hosted 160+ expert-led sessions, in partnership with 90+ global institutions such as WHO SEARO, UNICEF, ADB, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Siemens Healthineers.
India’s Leadership in Global Health: Inaugural Address
Delivering the inaugural address, Prof. Tomar praised the bold vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, whose flagship initiative Ayushman Bharat he described as a movement for health dignity and protection.
“Ayushman Bharat is transforming access to care for millions of Indian families with ₹5 lakh annual health coverage. It exemplifies the power of inclusive and compassionate governance,” Prof. Tomar said.
He also acknowledged the unwavering support of Home Minister Shri Amit Shah and Health Minister Shri JP Nadda, who have driven groundbreaking reforms in healthcare infrastructure and accessibility.
A Distinguished Gathering of Global Health Leaders
The inaugural day featured participation from global health visionaries, government ministers, and international agency heads, including:
· Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya, Hon’ble Union Minister for Labour, Employment, Youth Affairs and Sports
· Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Law and Justice
· Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Hon’ble Member of Parliament and Former Union Minister
· Dr. Axel R. Pries, President, WHS, Germany
· Dr. Ilona Kickbusch, Patron, WHS Regional Meeting
· Ms. Mio Oka, Country Director, ADB
· Dr. Saima Wazed, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia
· Ms. Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
· Mr. Sanjay Wijesekera, Regional Director, UNICEF South Asia
· Ms. Ayako Inagaki, Senior Director, ADB
· Dr. Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa
· Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Former Chief Scientist, WHO
· Mr. Rizwan Koita, Chairperson, NABH
· Ms. Priya Basu, Executive Head, Pandemic Fund, World Bank
· Dr. Abhijit Mitra, Animal Husbandry Commissioner, Government of India
· Dr. Edurado Banzon, Director of Health, ADB
A Platform for Equity, Innovation, and Youth Leadership
The summit’s theme, “Scaling Access to Ensure Health Equity,” inspired actionable dialogue across:
· Digital Health and AI Futures
· Future of Health
· Health Diplomacy and Cooperation
· Climate Change and Planetary Health
· Innovation and Leadership
· Health and Peace
· Communication and Healthcare
· Women and Children Health
With 49.65% women and 35% youth delegates, the event exemplified inclusive, intergenerational health leadership.
“This is not merely a summit—it is a global health movement,” Prof. Balvir S. Tomar declared. “Our mission is to transform commitment into action and knowledge into impact.”
Valedictory Ceremony: Reflections on Legacy and Vision
The summit’s closing ceremony was a celebration of India’s emergence as a global health influencer.
· Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce and Industry:
“India is reimagining wellness—building toilets, delivering clean water, and scaling health access like never before.”
· Prof. (Dr.) Balvir S. Tomar:
“Together, we will craft a future where health is powered by science and guided by equity.
We’ve set a new global benchmark for knowledge sharing and collaborative impact.
The take-home message is simple yet powerful: Health is a right. Health is the foundation of peace, prosperity, and progress.”
· Dr. Axel R. Pries, President, WHS:
“This summit is about making health more equitable—it’s a launchpad for scalable global solutions.”
· Dr. Anurag Agrawal, Chair, Scientific Committee:
“India has shown what digital health at scale looks like. But the true success lies in the depth of knowledge exchange this summit enabled.”
· Dr. Sanjay Pattan Shetty, Organizing Secretary:
“We curated this event with precision and purpose. The results speak for themselves. Deep gratitude to our global partners.”
· Dr. Deepak Nathiya, Organizing Secretary:
Delivered the vote of thanks, appreciating the dedication of every speaker, volunteer, and delegate in making this mega event seamless and impactful.
A Summit of Global Importance
The World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2025, co-hosted by NIMS University, has firmly positioned India as a hub for global health dialogue and diplomacy. It has set new international standards for evidence-based policy, inclusive partnerships, and future-ready healthcare systems.
“This is only the beginning,” concluded Dr. Balvir S. Tomar.
“Let our ideas cross borders. Let our commitments translate into measurable change. Let us move from conversation to implementation—for a healthier, more equitable world.”
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