
- 1 – 3 July 2025
- Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- First Summit in Latin America
- 45 in-person attendees
- 40 online participants
- Participants from 20+ member countries and guests, including OECD, PAHO, IDB, RACSEL, Angola
As Chair of the Global Digital Health Partnership, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to the success of our 15th GDHP Summit in Salvador, Brazil. It was a true pleasure to spend these three days together, exchanging knowledge, strengthening our collaboration, and witnessing firsthand the impressive progress being made in digital health across Latin America. I am particularly grateful to our Brazilian hosts for their warmth, professionalism, and outstanding hospitality. From the very first moment, they ensured we felt welcome and supported, both in person and online. A special word of thanks goes to Secretary Ana Estela Haddad and her entire team at SEIDIGI, as well as SESAB, PAHO, and all the local organizers. Your dedication and effort were reflected in every detail of the program, from inspiring keynotes to the insightful site visit, to the vibrant cultural moments that gave this Summit such a unique and memorable character. You have truly set a high standard for future Summits. To all GDHP Members, Work Stream Co-Chairs, speakers, and guests: thank you for your valuable contributions, your openness, and your commitment to advancing global digital health. The strength of GDHP lies in our collective effort, and this Summit has once again shown the value of coming together. I look forward to continuing our work in the months ahead, and to seeing you at our next Summit in Quebec City, Canada, in November.
Bianca Rouwenhorst, GDHP Chair (2024-2025)

Summit Program
Day 1: Tuesday July 1
- Setting the Scene: Output from the Work Streams
- Keynote RACSEL
- Keynote SEIDIGI
- Keynote Transforma SUS
- Keynote CIDACS
- Site Visit to Bahia State Health Secretariat




















Day 2: Wednesday July 2
- Keynote PAHO
- Work Stream Sessions
- Policy Environments
- Clinical & Human Engagement
- Interoperability
- Evidence & Evaluation
- Showcase IPS in Brazil
- Networking reception
Day 3: Thursday July 3
- Steering Committee Meeting
- Digital Health Interest Groups
- Member Country Updates
- Cultural representation









New Members
- Yemen joins as a new member! Welcome to GDHP!
Upcoming Summits
- 16th Global Digital Health Partnership Summit – Global Digital Health Partnership: November 19, 2025-November 20, 2025, Quebec City, Canada
Summit materials
- Members can find the recordings, presentations, photos and video here on the GDHP Confluence.
- Photos by Eduardo Ogata, Brazilian Ministry of Health