Hi,

I seldom write opinions, because Geneva Health Files is essentially a fact-based reporting initiative. Yes, the media is a fact-producing machine, but we also have perspectives as “the outsider”, and may know a thing or two!

One of the features of the creator economy, is that publishers must and can share their insights on the field they are writing on. So indulge us this time. (We also want to have fun on the job!)

We understand, a tiny minority of our readers, prefer that we do not take positions, or write editorials. Bear with us.

I also learned recently, that interpretative flexibility is a luxury only in law, and not in journalism (!).

In any case, here is my editorial on the recently concluded World Health Summit in Berlin. Write to me with your feedback. Do you like it if we do this occasionally?

Finally, it has been uplifting to meet some of the readers and supporters of Geneva Health Files in person! Your encouragement and feedback keeps us going on difficult days.

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Priti

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I. GHF EDITORIAL

The Annual Berlin Missive: World Health Summit 2025