Youth Delegate Programme of the Federal Ministry of Health

The Youth Delegate Program of the German Federal Ministry of Health complements the German delegation to the World Health Assembly since 2021 by including a young representative.

The aim is to promote German personnel and young talent in international global health organisations and committees, as well as to make the topics and current political discussions in global health more accessible to young people.

Call for participation

Apply now for the 2026 Youth Delegate Program

Grafik: Bewerbungsaufruf zum Jugenddelegiertenprogramm

Are you passionate about global health? Do you want to play an active role in shaping international health policy? Would you like to learn more about the processes of the WHO?

Apply now for the Youth Delegate Program of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) to the World Health Assembly and become part of the German delegation in May 2026!

Check the current call for participation in the Youth Delegate Program to the 79th WHA [German] (PDF, accessible, 234 KB).

Participation deadline: 15.06.2025, 11:59 pm

Background and objective

The Youth Delegate Programme was launched as part of the Federal Government’s Strategy for Global Health and piloted in 2021. The programme for youths and young adults intends to provide insight into international organisations and processes, boost the interest in working in the public health or international field and promote networking with international parties. The first delegate took part in the 74th World Health Assembly in 2021.

The mandate of a Youth Delegate, which lasts for around six months, is to draw attention to young people’s global health priorities and to make the topic more appealing to young people.

By participating in the World Health Assembly, the supreme decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Youth Delegate gains insight into the decision-making processes on global health policy. Moreover, in coordination with the Federal Ministry of Health, the delegate has the opportunity to contribute their own ideas and priorities on behalf of non-State parties (particularly young people), both during the preparatory phase and as a statement in the World Health Assembly. The delegate gains experience and knowledge about global health and WHO, and builds up a professional international network.

Last change: 15. May 2025

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