Chaired by the Government of Lesotho, the 37CHMM will be convened under the theme: “Investing in Health: Sustainable Financing for an Equitable Commonwealth”. It will bring together health ministers, senior government officials, and global health leaders from across the Commonwealth and will examine:
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 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. 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.
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:
Morning session 0900 – 1000 hrs
Evening session 2000 – 2100 hrs (Virtual)
The CHMM will be held at the conference facilities of the Hilton Geneva Hotel and Conference Centre, Switzerland.
Rue François Peyrot 34
1818 Le Grand Saconnex
Geneva, CH
Switzerland
A Commonwealth Intergenerational Dialogue
21 May 2025, 0730–0930 CEST, Rue du Pré-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.
Download the event flyer
Register to attend
Please use #37CHMM and #CHMM2025 in all social media posts.
Commonwealth Secretariat:
Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth:
Lesotho Government
Please feel free to use the photos, graphics and videos that will be available to download from this gallery.
If you have any questions, contact us
? Investing in health is not optional - it’s essential.
At #37CHMM, #Commonwealth ministers will push for sustainable financing to strengthen health systems and deliver equity for all.
? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lgUAyF
#CommonwealthHealth
The #Commonwealth connects, convenes & catalyses.
At #37CHMM, leaders will explore targeted investments, climate-smart solutions, and digital tools to drive health equity across our nations.
? Details: https://bit.ly/4lgUAyF
#CommonwealthHealth
A threat to one nation’s health is a threat to all.
We must honour our commitments, especially to vulnerable countries, by investing in resilient, sustainable health systems.
? #37CHMM
? More: https://bit.ly/4lgUAyF
#CommonwealthHealth
? Climate change is a health crisis.
At #37CHMM, ministers will call for climate-smart health financing to protect communities & build resilient systems.
? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lgUAyF
#CommonwealthHealth
Multimedia assets, including photos, graphics and videos, are available to download from our online multimedia folders.
? Investing in health is not optional - it is essential. At the 37th #Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting (#37CHMM), ministers will advocate for sustainable financing strategies to strengthen health systems and deliver equity across the Commonwealth.
? 17 May 2025 | ?Geneva, Switzerland
? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lgUAyF
#CommonwealthHealth
The #Commonwealth’s strength lies in its power to convene, connect and catalyse action.
At #37CHMM, health leaders will come together to explore targeted investments, climate-smart health systems, and digital innovation to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage.
? Full details: https://bit.ly/4lgUAyF
#CommonwealthHealth
? Insufficient investment in health systems puts everyone at risk. But for vulnerable nations, the consequences are especially devastating.
At #37CHMM, Commonwealth leaders will highlight the urgent need to honour health commitments and build stronger, more resilient health systems - for everyone.
? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lgUAyF
#CommonwealthHealth
? The connection between climate and health is undeniable.
At the upcoming #37CHMM, ministers will focus on how climate-smart health investments can protect public health and drive resilience in the face of global environmental challenges.
? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lgUAyF
#CommonwealthHealth
For general enquiries please contact: [email protected]
CHMM is closed to the media, but accredited journalists can attend the opening session during opening remarks from the Commonwealth Secretary-General and Lesotho’s Minister of Health.
Journalists from legitimate media organisations are invited to apply for media accreditation to attend CHMM. The application link can be found here
For questions about accreditation, please contact Ijeoma Onyeator, Communications Officer: [email protected]
