European Economic Congress

Name: European Economic Congress
Start: 2026-04-22T00:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-23T23:59:59+02:00

Katowice, Poland Dr. Sandra Zimmermann joined the panel discussion “Health, economy, competitiveness” at the European Economic Congress to address the links between health, prosperity, and economic strength. In a session opened by Poland s Deputy Minister of Health, she highlighted how health drives value across economic sectors and why a healthy workforce is essential for sustainable growth. Drawing on WifOR’s data and evidence, Dr. Zimmermann showed that a healthier population contributes to higher labor force participation, stronger productivity, and lower long-term costs associated with disease. The evidence presented at the European Economic Congress further demonstrated that a healthy workforce is a…

22. April – 23. April

Katowice, Poland

Dr. Sandra Zimmermann joined the panel discussion “Health, economy, competitiveness” at the European Economic Congress to address the links between health, prosperity, and economic strength. In a session opened by Poland s Deputy Minister of Health, she highlighted how health drives value across economic sectors and why a healthy workforce is essential for sustainable growth.

Drawing on WifOR’s data and evidence, Dr. Zimmermann showed that a healthier population contributes to higher labor force participation, stronger productivity, and lower long-term costs associated with disease. The evidence presented at the European Economic Congress further demonstrated that a healthy workforce is a prerequisite for greater fiscal space and strong industries.

The challenge, therefore, is not simply to contain health spending, but to allocate resources in ways that maximize both health and economic outcomes. Health is an investment with economic returns strengthening productivity, competitiveness, and long-term economic resilience.