Salzburg Global Leadership Fellowship : Health and Healthcare Innovation

Senft, Theresa M. (Recipient)

School of Communication, Society and Culture

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Transforming Information Pathways for Health, Well-Being, and Equity

Awarded date	1 Oct 2025
Degree of recognition	International
Granting Organisations	Salzburg Global

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Event title	Transforming Information Pathways for Health, Well-Being and Equity
Location	Salzburg Global Institute, Salzburg, AustriaShow on map
Period	3 Nov 2025 → 8 Nov 2025

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Overview Access to timely, trusted, and actionable health information is a cornerstone of advancing health equity. However, communities historically marginalized by systemic inequities face barriers in obtaining and using this information. The systems designed to disseminate health knowledge often fail to prioritize the needs of these communities, instead reinforcing existing power imbalances. Furthermore, these communities face the dual challenge of navigating information systems that are often inaccessible, fragmented, and disconnected from their lived realities. Mis- and disinformation further exacerbate the challenges they encounter. To create a future where all people have the information they need to improve their health and well-being, we must reimagine current information pathways and explore innovative and creative approaches. This transformation requires a fundamental shift towards making health information more inclusive, credible, and accessible for those who need it most. Historically, communities that face health disparities have been excluded from both the creation and the use of health data. These communities must not only have access to reliable information, but also have the tools to contribute, understand, and act on it. Building on this need, this session aims to exchange strategies around the world for making health information more discoverable, culturally relevant, contextually appropriate, and reflective of the lived experiences of diverse communities. The session will bring together stakeholders from across sectors including health, policy, social innovation organizations, academia, community organizations, and media. Together, they will co-create strategies for ensuring that health and well-being information is meaningful and accessible. By focusing on practical solutions and collaborative partnerships, this session will drive the development of strategies that promote equitable knowledge sharing and ultimately contribute to greater health equity. To support global learning and movement building, the session will be supported by a communication partner and collaboration funds. Other strategic partnerships recommended by Fellows will also be considered. Support for this program was provided by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.

Salzburg Global Leadership Fellowship : Health and Healthcare Innovation

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