Summit Nations
The Pacific Health Summit examines the issues surrounding global health through
discussions led by world-renowned leaders in research, medical practice, economics
and policy. The Summit has also launched an international collaboration with a new
focus on early detection as the most critical, economically viable and successful
approach to treating global disease.
The Summit has been recognized by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC),
the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment
in the Asia-Pacific region. APEC leaders have welcomed Summit initiatives such as the International
Cancer Biomarker Consortium (ICBC) and the Early Health Initiative as opportunities to
transform global healthcare while engendering cooperation in life sciences innovation..
The world will benefit from the views and sharing of best practices by the 250 leaders
attending the Summit. Participants hail from many corners of the globe,
including:
Australia
Brazil
Canada
Chile
China
France
Ghana
Guatemala
India
Indonesia
Japan
Kenya
Republic of Korea
Malaysia
Mexico
Nigeria
Russia
Singapore
South Africa
Switzerland
Thailand
Vietnam
United Kingdom
United States
Learn more about the Summit Focus.