After the Virchow Prize Ceremony is before the nomination of a new Laureate. We’re excited to share that nominations for the Virchow Prize 2026 are open! To learn more about the nomination process and criteria, visit https://t.co/hcgZbExqLm #GlobalHealth #VirchowPrize2026

Wonderful to be part of the @virchowprize ceremony & discussion on global urgent needs for women and child health. Congrats to Dr Zulfi Bhutta & Dr Qureisha AbdoolKarim, thanks for all your work. Reenergized by the @WorldHealthSmt &the much needed focus on global health nowadays

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in Berlin for #VirchowPrize2025 to celebrate our Laureates Abdool Karim & Bhutta, and to all speakers & guests who made it unforgettable. Photos 📸: https://t.co/ned3YRBzdH

My heartfelt congratulations to the two outstanding public health professionals: Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim and Dr Zulfiqar Bhutta on receiving the @virchowprize 2025 for their pioneering work and leadership in advancing maternal, newborn and child health.

I was honoured to give the laudation to Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, one of this year’s @VirchowPrize winners. Zulfiqar has had tremendous influence on the health of mothers and children. Through his vision, the Division of Women and Child Health at Aga Khan University—which he founded—is

That’s a wrap from the Virchow Prize Ceremony 2025! The evening was concluded by reflections from Ole Petter Ottersen, Roland Göhde, Detlev Ganten, Carsten Schicker, and Prof. Dr. Christoph Markschies. Thank you for joining us from Berlin and around the world.

Congratulations to Quarraisha Abdool Karim & Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, recipients of the Virchow Prize 2025! ✨ Honoured for their pioneering, lifelong leadership in advancing maternal, newborn and child health equity    Tribute from @Winnie_Byanyima (@UNAIDS) & @SaniaNishtar (@gavi)

Opening remarks from Berlin’s Governing Mayor Wegner, Ministe of Health Warken, WHO Director-General Dr Adhanom Ghebreyesus & President of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres Wiestler remind us how deeply the vision of Health for All is rooted in partnership.

The Virchow Prize Ceremony has begun in Berlin’s Rotes Rathaus. As the Master of Ceremony, Dr. Miriam Orcutt, Member of the Virchow Foundation Board of Trustees will guide us through a celebration of global collaboration & leadership in health. Watch live https://t.co/8SJuYn3SQe

Are you as excited as we are? Join the Virchow Prize Ceremony 2025 online at https://t.co/8SJuYn3SQe and celebrate these outstanding leaders in global health with us! #VirchowPrize2025

The Rotes Rathaus stands ready. In just a few hours, leaders, scientists & advocates from around the world will gather for the Virchow Prize Ceremony 2025, celebrating Quarraisha Abdool Karim & Zulfiqar Bhutta. Join us live at 17:00 at https://t.co/8SJuYn3SQe #VirchowPrize2025

Inspired by Prof. Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, @AKUGlobal, his focus on reducing inequalities in global health through community outreach & training, and initiatives to reach those who need it the most. Indeed, our biggest challenge is the loss of hope, and our biggest enemy, complacency!

"Science must serve humanity, and global health must remain a shared responsibility": the message underpinning the @virchowprize, honouring excellent scientists and global health advocates. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/6Z4AXgmkm4 #VirchowPrize2025

Watch the @virchowprize live 🔴 Stream the lectures here: https://t.co/Pqk7Cf2OrA 📖 Read about them in The Lancet: https://t.co/HaLAJ8P1pq #VirchowPrize2025

Inspiring lectures by Dr Quarraisha Abdool Karim & Dr Zulfiqar Bhutta as they are awarded the @VirchowPrize for their remarkable contributions to science & social justice The lectures, published in @TheLancet remind us that science is essential to building an equitable future

The Virchow Prize Lecture 2025 is now in @TheLancet Abdool Karim Q, Mohan J, Bhutta ZA– Advancing women, maternal, newborn & child health equity https://t.co/GOenajy9zu & Ottersen OP, El Omrani O, Göhde R, Ganten D–Honouring progress towards health for all https://t.co/hsUQqNeJcq

My warmest congratulations to Quarraisha Abdool Karim @ProfAbdoolKarim on receiving #VirchowPrize2025! I am inspired to see your pioneering contributions in understanding the HIV epidemic among young women, and your long-time advocacy for the rights of people living with &

Live from the Virchow Prize Lecture, Prof Zulfiqar Bhutta turned the focus to broader structural challenges, emphasising the hidden dimensions of poverty and its impact on health and highlighting how community-driven solutions can save lives. Watch live: https://t.co/BWgHhSpTQW

Live from the Virchow Prize Lecture 2025: “When young women get infected, they also have children, and if not treated, there’s transmission from mother to child... We have to elevate the value we place on women.” - Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim Watch live: https://t.co/BWgHhSpTQW

Watch the presentation of @ProfAbdoolKarim at the @virchowprize Lecture 2025, live on Youtube: https://t.co/bSZX3RMWeT