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Tour de Health’24: Partnering for Sustainable Health Innovation

Explore the potential of international multi-stakeholder and sector collaboration in healthcare from September 30 – October 2 in Copenhagen, Denmark

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Meet the hosts and speakers

Sophie Løhde

Minister for the Interior and Health of Denmark

Lars Løkke Rasmussen

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark

Morten Bødskov

Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs

Discussion paper

In preparation for the 2024 Tour de Health conference, we present a discussion paper on the theme in focus: “Partnering for Sustainable Health Innovation.”

This paper highlights the potential of multi-stakeholder and multi-sector partnerships in addressing today’s healthcare challenges. Health systems worldwide are under pressure from ageing populations and an increasing number of people with chronic diseases. By formalising cooperation among relevant stakeholders, innovative solutions can emerge to improve health outcomes for individuals while also fostering economic growth. Denmark, known for its collaborative approaches, provides examples of how these partnerships can support sustainable health innovation. However, the true strength of this conference lies in the diverse insights contributed by each participating country.

This discussion paper is designed to equip all delegates with a common starting point and catalyse a pre-event dialogue between the delegates and embassy representatives, laying the groundwork for a productive and collaborative dialogue at the Tour de Health 2024 conference.

Explore Danish healthcare strongholds

Public-Private Partnerships

Denmark excels in the global life science market, rooted in a history of public-private collaboration.

The Danish approach to public-private partnerships emphasizes inclusivity, uniting stakeholders from government, regions, municipalities, academia, healthcare, and companies. These collaborations foster ecosystems that deliver scalable healthcare solutions and promote innovation and growth.

Danish Population Health

In Denmark, health and well-being are a shared concern for individuals, municipalities, and the state.

All Danish citizens have equal access to treatment and care, but there is inequality in disease prevalence and service use. To ensure health for all, the healthcare system must focus on equity by adjusting support to each citizen's situation and strengthening the health of vulnerable groups.

Innovation

Denmark's user-driven innovation thrives on hospital, university, and private company collaborations.

Denmark's public-private partnerships, characterized by user-driven innovation, involve stakeholders early in the design and development process. This approach plays a key role in creating new solutions and ensures their successful implementation and use.

Sustainability

Denmark's healthcare sector innovates responsibly, ensuring sustainability, resilience, and quality.

In the 21st century, sustainability has transformed from a choice to an essential strategy for the global community's well-being and survival. Sustainability is about securing the future through the choices we make in our daily lives across all sectors and areas.

Digitalisation

Denmark's healthcare system features extensive digitisation, electronic communication, and data use.

Common IT standards have revolutionized workflows and communication among healthcare providers, including hospitals, GPs, specialists, labs, and home care services. The next step in digital transformation is to bring healthcare closer to citizens through digital solutions and new technology.