Bogi Eliasen, a sought after keynote speaker and advisor for health leaders globally, stresses the urgency of early intervention, particularly in the context of chronic diseases, to ease the growing burden on healthcare systems. He advocates for a shift from reactive to preventative care, emphasizing the role of digital technologies in enabling this transition and improving outcomes at scale.

Key barriers to progress include political and commercial inertia, short-term policy thinking, and the escalating costs of acute care. The interview draws on success stories, such as the Nordic Health 2030 Vision, which aims to redesign healthcare to be more preventative, personalized, and data-driven.

Innovative applications of existing technologies in regions like Latin America and Africa are also highlighted, showcasing how local solutions can deliver significant improvements in access and care delivery. The conversation further explores the need to reimagine workforce structures in healthcare and underscores the importance of embedding dignity at every level of care.

Looking ahead, the focus is on harnessing advanced technologies holistically and strengthening public-private partnerships to accelerate meaningful, equitable change in global health systems.

Topics:

01:13 The Importance of Early Action in Healthcare

02:51 Primary vs. Secondary Prevention

05:05 Challenges in Healthcare Systems

06:36 The Role of Public-Private Partnerships

09:14 Nordic Health 2030 Vision

22:36 Digital Health and Global Impact

26:19 Addressing Cardiovascular Disease in Ghana

27:36 Cancer Screening Initiatives in Peru and South Africa

28:24 Challenges in Scaling Healthcare Across Borders

29:49 Rethinking Health Systems for Better Outcomes

31:37 The Role of Primary Care in Latin America

32:43 The Importance of Health as a Societal Driver

33:22 The Future of Healthcare: From Sick Care to Health Care

37:57 The Concept of Dignity in Healthcare

40:46 Emerging Innovations in Global Health

44:12 The Role of AI and Data in Personalized Healthcare

48:28 Movement Health Foundation's Vision for the Future