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Last week, 25 fellows from 21 countries came together at Kämpasten, outside Sigtuna, for the 2025 Masterclass of the International Politics and Diplomacy for Health Executive Program - a joint initiative by the Stockholm School of Economics and Karolinska Institutet. The focus: how to put health at the center of political agendas.

On Tuesday 10 June, the Stockholm School of Economics and the House of Governance and Public Policy hosted a delegation of hospital directors from Ukraine. The visit, in collaboration with Swecare, provided a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and explore strategies for strengthening health care institutions in challenging conditions.

Dr Maja Fjaestad, senior advisor to SSE’s Center for Resilient Health is representing the center and Swedish perspectives in PHSSR EU Expert Advisory Group on sustainable healthcare financing in the EU.

Addressing concerns over inflexible scheduling practices in home care, several municipalities are now opting for increased staff autonomy and flexibility. A new study led by Nora Hansson Bittár aims to uncover the impact on well-being and care quality.

In a world increasingly focused on the nexus of international politics and global health, Global Health Diplomacy endeavors to unite disciplines, practitioners, and institutions for effective diplomacy and leadership.