An invitation to the 37th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting 2025 from Hon Shirley Botchwey, Commonwealth Secretary-General.
Chaired by the , the 37CHMM will be convened under the theme: 鈥淚nvesting in Health: Sustainable Financing for an Equitable Commonwealth鈥. It will bring together health ministers, senior government officials, and global health leaders from across the Commonwealth and will examine:
- Innovative financing models and approaches for strengthening healthcare systems and fostering health equity
- Advocate for adequate investment to address non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to improve health outcomes for the people of the Commonwealth
- Practical solutions to bolster climate resilience and promote healthy ageing
- Approaches for scaling up the uptake of digital tools to facilitate data-driven decision-making and increase access to healthcare services
Rethinking health financing for a thriving Commonwealth workforce
On 24 April, senior government officials from health ministries across the Commonwealth met prior to the 2025 Commonwealth Health Ministers meeting.
The world is confronted by major health challenges including pandemics, non-communicable diseases, and climate change impacts, exacerbated by economic pressures that hinder effective healthcare funding. Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) requires sustainable financing to enhance health infrastructure and services, ultimately leading to more resilient health systems that ensure equitable access to necessary care without financial hardship.
At the 36th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting in 2024, ministers committed to enhancing health system resilience across the Commonwealth, particularly for small and vulnerable states, to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and health security. They emphasised the need for strong, well-funded, and environmentally sustainable health systems to ensure equitable access to healthcare for everyone.
The 37th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting will advance discussions on building resilient and equitable health systems through sustainable financing and will seek to expedite the outcomes of the . This includes establishing a Commonwealth vision for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health in preparation for the 2025 UN General Assembly, alongside actionable plans for healthy ageing.
Date and venue
The 2025 Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting (CHMM), chaired by the Government of Lesotho, will be held on 17 May 2025. Prior to the Ministerial meeting, the following events will be held during this period:
Senior Officials Meeting (Virtual)
- Thursday, 24 April 2025, from 0900 鈥 1300
Information Sessions (Virtual)
- Thursday, 8 May 2025
Morning session 0900 鈥 1000 hrs
Evening session 2000 鈥 2100 hrs (Virtual)
Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting
- Saturday, 17 May 2025, from 0900 鈥 1700
The CHMM will be held at the conference facilities of the Hilton Geneva Hotel and Conference Centre, Switzerland.
鈥婻ue Fran莽ois Peyrot 34
1818 Le Grand Saconnex
Geneva, CH
Switzerland
The Future of Our Global Health Workforce
A Commonwealth Intergenerational Dialogue
21 May 2025, 0730鈥0930 CEST, Rue du Pr茅-de-la-Bichette 1, Geneva
Join us for a special WHA78 side-event on the future of our global health workforce. This special dialogue will bring together Ministers of Health and young health professionals from across the Commonwealth to engage in an intergenerational conversation on how we can support and invest in health and care workers. The event will offer a platform for meaningful exchange on leadership, innovation and workforce sustainability.
General enquiries
For general enquiries please contact: [email protected]
Media accreditation
CHMM is closed to the media, but accredited journalists can attend the opening session during opening remarks from the Commonwealth Secretary-General and Lesotho鈥檚 Minister of Health.
Journalists from legitimate media organisations are invited to apply for media accreditation to attend CHMM. The application link can be found
For questions about accreditation, please contact Ijeoma Onyeator, Communications Officer: [email protected]